Merksem Travel Guide
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Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is just one of the places to see in Boom, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
Antwerp Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Antwerp Zoo during your travels in Antwerp? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Port of Antwerp
Explore the waterfront in Antwerp with a trip to Port of Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Planckendael Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Planckendael Zoo during your trip to Muizen? Discover the area's live music and cathedral.
Museum Aan de Stroom
Learn about Antwerp’s history and culture at this stunningly designed museum, perched next to the seafront and offering 360-degree views of the city.
Activities
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Merksem Hotel Deals
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp
This was my first stay at this hotel. It was very close to the train station, in a safe neighborhood. Easy access to shopping and restaurants and the historic center. Modern suite, kitchenette was clean, room was quiet, floor to ceiling windows, blackout shades were effective. The bathroom was enormous, ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Citybox Antwerp City Center
Great location for exploring the city and train station by walking - however that is the only good thing, the rooms stank not sure if it was because of pipework. I was given a room on the ground floor and the massive window faces onto a busy street. Zero privacy and no nets so had to keep the curtains ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
It was a very short stay but I can definitely recommend the place. Clean, great location but most of all wonderful staff!! Very friendly, fun to talk to and very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Clean room- Hotel very well located
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
Convenient location and staff are very helpful and nice
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
A-STAY Antwerpen
Techy, so cool! Bed, so big! Shower so neat! All food just around the corner.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merksem
Deurne
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Deurne. You might want to make time for a stop at Bosuil Stadium or Rivierenhof Castle.
De Kaaien
Waterfront views and bars are highlights of De Kaaien. Make a stop by Red Star Line Museum or Port of Antwerp while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Antwerp Port House Tram Stop to get around town.
Seefhoek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seefhoek and surrounding area, you can visit Queen Elizabeth Hall and Queen Astrid Square.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Statiekwartier
Unique features of Statiekwartier include the theatres and shopping. Make a stop by Century Center or De Keyserlei while you're exploring the area.
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