Historisch Centrum
Antwerp
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Popular places to visit
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
Green Square
Learn about the local history of Antwerp when you spend time at Green Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
Steen Castle
You can learn about the history of Antwerp with a visit to Steen Castle. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Antwerp: Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historisch Centrum
BANKS Antwerp
Excellent and very centrally located hotel in Antwerp. We originally booked the executive suite at the top level with amazing windows and patio, however it gets very very hot and almost too hot to sleep in at night. After a couple days, we've finally caved and moved downstairs to a way more comfortable ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Clean room
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Motel One Antwerp
Nice hotel and lovely staff, recommended
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Great location, quiet. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
Lovely hotel in a central location. There was a wide variety of choice for breakfast. The hotel was immaculate and the bedroom a good size.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hotel Riga
All excellent thank you. Lovely hotel in great location. Very helpful staff. Many thanks
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Historisch Centrum
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.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Nationalestraat.
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.
Linkeroever
Linkeroever might not have many top sights, but Steen Castle and Antwerp City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
