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.
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.
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.
ModeMuseum
You can browse the exhibits at ModeMuseum, 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.
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.
Rubens House
You can browse the exhibits at Rubens House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Old Town
BANKS Antwerp
Very friendly helpful team. Enjoyed our stay and would stay again
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
A nice spacious, modern room, a short walk from the station, 15 minutes walk to the main centre/grote market (tip, buy a pass for minutes with Bolt for an escooter, it can be ridden on the road to the right of the property, taking you straight to the centre, and you can use it to explore further ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
This hotel is in the heart of the city. Many attractions are nearby and walkable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
Mattress was horrible and needs to be replaced. Very uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Theater Hotel
Comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Motel One Antwerp
New hotel good location
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Wilde Zee
While Wilde Zee isn't home to many top sights, Green Square and Meir are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Nationalestraat.
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.
Historisch Centrum
If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle are top sights worth seeing.
University District
University District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. James's Church and Antwerp Beguinage.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
