Old Town 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Antwerp: Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
BANKS Antwerp
More sockets, better lighting, better WiFi, bigger safe and another elevator aid cleaners too early
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
ibis Antwerpen Centrum
good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Staff was courteous, room was spotless and large!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
No frills, very clean, good location - does the job.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Motel One Antwerp
Stylish hotel, very kind and attentive staff.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Theater Hotel
Comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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 Bird Market 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.
