Merksem
Antwerp
Popular places to visit
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 stunning cathedral or shops 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.
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.
Things to do
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicycle)
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Antwerp: Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Merksem
Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp
Great location, nice and quiet but only 5 minutes from the station. The kitchen area was good, but lacked facilities. I needed to ask for plates, bowls and cutlery. A toaster would've been useful.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Diamond suits was very nice and the staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
NH Collection Antwerp Centre
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Antwerp City Centre
Grand Hotel en Résidence De Draak
Room was very clean, bed was so comfortable and the location is perfect! Staff weren’t the most welcoming as they didn’t appreciate that we booked through Expedia. Still highly recommend.
Reviewed on 26 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 Port of Antwerp or Museum Aan de Stroom 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 Chocolate Nation and Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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.
