Merksem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
De Schorre Provincial Park
You can take time to visit De Schorre Provincial Park during your travels to Boom. 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.
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.
Activities
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicycle)
Our pick of the best Merksem Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Lovely
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen
very nice and beautiful as hell and very cost-effective
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
City Hotel Bergen op Zoom
My stay was just an overnight stop - but I can recommend this hotel for having comfortable beds, good showers, nice toiletries & welcoming staff. One important thing to note, especially if you are traveling with kids, is that car parking is in the residential streets around the hotel. This is free ...
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Antwerp City Centre
This hotel is very close to the train station and the diamond district. Its a half a block from where you check in and where breakfast is served.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp
Second time stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean and spacious. The staff were friendly and nice The hotel is well located in the centre city. If you’re driving the car park is next door, very convenient!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
NH Collection Antwerp Centre
Excellent hotel and great location, highly recommend, will stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 Ring Road.
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.
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 Antwerp Beguinage and St. James's Church.
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.
Centraal Station
While visiting Centraal Station, you might make a stop by sights like Diamond District and Century Center.
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