Old Town Travel Guide
Antwerp
Popular places to visit
Antwerp Market Square
During your trip to Antwerp, you can enjoy retail therapy at Antwerp Market Square. Discover the area's museums or seek out its cycling trails.
Cathedral of Our Lady
Cathedral of Our Lady 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Old Town
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
"Love this hotel. Cannot think of anything downside."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
BANKS Antwerp
"Very friendly helpful team. Enjoyed our stay and would stay again"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Theater Hotel
"Comfortable and clean"
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World
"A beautiful property with attentive service and several excellent restaurants. Also, a chic bar and one of the best included breakfasts I’ve had at a hotel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Motel One Antwerp
"The staff was very nice and knowledgeable. The food was very good as well as the selection. Beds very comfortable and the rooms well thought out. Would highly recommend the property and Motel One chain."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
"Walking distance to shops and attractions. Great food and service at the restaurant. Would stay here anytime."
Reviewed on 11 May 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.
