Old Town Travel Guide
Antwerp
Popular places to visit
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
Green Square
Learn about the local history of Antwerp when you spend time at Green Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.
Meir
During your trip to Antwerp, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Meir. Discover the area's museums or seek out its cycling trails.
Antwerp City Hall
Antwerp City Hall is just one of the places to see in Antwerp, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Plantin-Moretus Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Plantin-Moretus Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Old Town
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
Very convenient budget hotel. One of the best b&b hotels out there. Would strongly recommend
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
It was so clean. The staff were excellent and incredibly helpful
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World
everything was great
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Nice hotel and the staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
3 night stay with adult daughter, staff did not inform at check in that water is routinely turned off at midday briefly, so 2 consecutive days both of us experienced the water stopping midway during showering with shampoo still in our hair. No apology or recognition by the manager of the inconvenience ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
BANKS Antwerp
Excellent and very centrally located hotel in Antwerp. We originally booked the executive suite at the top level with amazing windows and patio, however it gets very very hot and almost too hot to sleep in at night. After a couple days, we've finally caved and moved downstairs to a way more comfortable ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Nationalestraat.
Historisch Centrum
If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Theaterbuurt
Theatres, shopping and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Theaterbuurt. Check out Antwerp Botanical Garden or Antwerp City Theatre while you're exploring the area.
University District
University District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Antwerp Beguinage and St. James's Church.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Red Light District Antwerp
While there might not be top attractions in Red Light District Antwerp, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Museum Aan de Stroom and Steen Castle.
