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
Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Top hotels in Historisch Centrum
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
It was so clean. The staff were excellent and incredibly helpful
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Nice hotel and the staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
BANKS Antwerp
The desk staff was very welcoming and informative. Room was clean and well stocked.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Motel One Antwerp
Great hotel with modern rooms that are reasonably sized.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Riga
This hotel is a perfect home base for exploring Antwerp. Close to everything , including the Cathedral and main square, as well as dining and other attractions. The staff is wonderful! I highly recommend the Hotel Riga
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
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Reviewed on 23 Nov 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.
Red Light District Antwerp
While there might not be top attractions in Red Light District Antwerp, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Museum Aan de Stroom and Steen Castle.
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.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
