Historisch Centrum Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river with a city skyline in the background, including a prominent tower and various buildings.
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A cobblestone square with a bronze statue of a man leaping over a rock, surrounded by historic buildings.
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A historic building with ornate Gothic architecture, featuring pointed arches, detailed stonework, and statues on the roof.

Stay near popular Historisch Centrum attractions

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Antwerp Market Square

8.8/10 (2,903 reviews)
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
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Activities

Antwerp: Help the Lost Boy – Self-Guided Mystery Walk

Antwerp: Help the Lost Boy – Self-Guided Mystery Walk

AU$12
per adult
Antwerp: Help the Lost Boy – Self-Guided Mystery Walk
Antwerp: Full Day Bike Rental

Antwerp: Full Day Bike Rental

AU$27
per adult
Antwerp: Full Day Bike Rental
Discover Antwerp with Local Guide

Discover Antwerp with Local Guide

AU$24
per adult
Discover Antwerp with Local Guide
Antwerp ZOO Entry Ticket

Antwerp ZOO Entry Ticket

AU$54
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Antwerp ZOO Entry Ticket
Discover Antwerp in a unique way by tram

Discover Antwerp in a unique way by tram

AU$22
per adult
Discover Antwerp in a unique way by tram
From Brussels Antwerp Ghent and Bruges Tour from Brussels

From Brussels: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges Tour

AU$63
per adult
From Brussels: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges Tour
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Our pick of the best Historisch Centrum Hotel Deals

Motel One Antwerp

Motel One Antwerp

Oever 10, 12-14 Antwerp
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$149 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$149
per night
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Antwerp Flea Market and Plantin-Moretus ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (393 reviews)
"Tres bel hotel Bien situé"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Motel One Antwerp
BANKS Antwerp

BANKS Antwerp

4 out of 5
Steenhouwersvest 55 Antwerp
The price is AU$166 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$166
per night
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (642 reviews)
"Good breakfast; helpful staff. I thought it somwhat overpriced, given the location and amenities."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

BANKS Antwerp
Hilton Antwerp Old Town

Hilton Antwerp Old Town

4 out of 5
Groenplaats 32 Antwerp
The price is AU$231 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$231
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The Hilton Antwerp Old Town is right in the heart of the historic center, surrounded by shopping, restaurants, museums, historic sights and places. Very easy to get to from the beautiful Antwerp train station by quick tram. Our room was spacious and clean and the staff were very friendly and ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt

Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt

4 out of 5
Oude Beurs 29 Antwerp
The price is AU$272 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$272
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
Riga Suites Antwerp

Riga Suites Antwerp

4 Korte Koepoortstraat Antwerp Vlaanderen
The price is AU$208 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$208
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and bathrobes. Popular attractions Antwerp Market Square and Brabo Statue are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
"Easy check in and check out - staff was great at communication. Great central location to shopping and restaurants and close to the trams - would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Riga Suites Antwerp
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

3 out of 5
Handschoenmarkt 3 Antwerp
The price is AU$161 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$161
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (515 reviews)
"The location is fantastic. Right by the cathedral and around the corner from the main square."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
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Our guide on where to stay in Historisch Centrum

Find the best Historisch Centrum areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Old Town

Museums, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Old Town. Check out Meir or Green Square while you're exploring the area.

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Klein-Antwerpen

The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Klein-Antwerpen. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Bird Market and Diamond District, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Centraal Station

While visiting Centraal Station, you might make a stop by sights like Diamond District and Century Center.

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Theaterbuurt

Theatres, shopping and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Theaterbuurt. Check out Antwerp Botanical Garden or Bird Market while you're exploring the area.

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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.

Historisch Centrum Travel Guide

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