Best hotels in Antwerp
NH Collection Antwerp Centre
Pelikaanstraat 84, Antwerp 2018
Located in the center of the city, between Stadspark and ZOO Antwerpen, the NH Collection Antwerp Centre is a family-friendly, four-star hotel with stylish rooms, an on-site gym and daily breakfast buffet. The gardens and courtyard are the true selling point, perfect for relaxing with a book or going for a walk before dinner.
Hotel Rubens – Grote Markt
Oude Beurs 29, Antwerp 2000
Embrace the hustle and bustle of Antwerp’s main square at Hotel Rubens – Grote Markt. Set in a traditional building, this modern four-star hotel combines classic Flemish architecture with a sleek and stylish interior. Upscale rooms and suites feature plush beds, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, as well as access to room service and the hotel’s on-site lounge.
Hotel ‘t Sandt
Zand 13-19, Antwerp 2000
This elegant hotel is sure to impress with its unique suites and duplex guest rooms. Wooden beams, industrial winding staircases and delicate furnishings create a cozy space where you can rest and relax after a day of sightseeing.
Best restaurants in Antwerp
The London
Amsterdamstraat 34-36, Antwerp 2000
Treat yourself to an innovative fine dining experience by the port at The London, Antwerp. Choose a seat with a view of the open kitchen, so you can watch the chefs creating the themed five-course tasting menu. It changes every two months, so you never know what to expect.
Dilbi
Kasteelpleinstraat 53, 2000 Antwerp
Enjoy a taste of the Middle East at Dilbi. This laidback eatery serves a vibrant menu of flavorful dishes that cater to different dietary requirements. Sample their beautiful sharing platters filled with fresh hummus, falafel and baba ghanoush.
Okoz
Nationalestraat 92, Antwerp 2000
Fancy some Japanese street food? Okoz is well-known for its delicious Wagyu beef burgers, fresh udon noodle bowls and savory pancakes. And don’t forget to leave room for dessert – the colorful mochi ice cream is not to be missed.
Best things to do in Antwerp
Grote Markt
Grote Markt, Antwerp 2000
A wander through Antwerp’s main market square makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Beautiful 16th-century buildings line the Grote Markt, showcasing the very best of Flemish Renaissance architecture. Browse the little boutiques for gifts and souvenirs, including the infamous Belgian chocolate shops.
Chocolate Nation
Koningin Astridplein 7, Antwerp 2018
A must-see when in Antwerp, this is the world’s largest Belgian Chocolate Museum. Follow the chocolate journey from where the cocoa beans are grown to the machine that turns the beans into bars and sweets – and sample 10 different flavours along the way. You can even learn from master chocolatiers with a Belgian chocolate workshop or course
Zoo Antwerpen
Koningin Astridplein 26, Antwerp 2018
This incredible zoo is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe, with plenty to see and do for the whole family. Discover different species at the reptile house, butterfly garden and aquarium. Be sure to check out the zoo’s various conservation efforts, helping endangered animals in the zoo and in the wild.