Antwerp Hostels - Hostel List for Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp is one of the Belgium cities where you can fancy yourself the King of Belgium over a glass of Koninck beer (or one of the other 400 brands) with a view on the old guildhouses on the Grote Markt. Belgiums second city, and the biggest one of Flanders, is also a receptacle of monuments, museums and churches. Besides this, the city of Rubens, is the worlds centre for diamond processing as well as Belgiums primary seaport. The heart of the city on the Scheldt beats at the Grote Markt, an irregularly shaped square, surrounded by decorative guild housedating from the 16th and 17th century. This square is home to the statue of Brabo. According to a 16th century legend, his action of handwerpen (Dutch for flinging your hand) led to the citys name. Silvius Brabo is said to have flung the hand of Antigonus, a giant who terrorized passing ships. The 15th century City Hall on the square shows a successful blend of the Flemish style and Italian Renaissance characteristics. Southeast of the square, you can see the Onze Lieve Vrouw, a beautiful gothic cathedral which throws the rest of the square in the shade.

Antwerps most well known resident is undoubtedly Pieter Paul Rubens. This painters and diplomats spirit is present all throughout town. His statue is at the Groenplaats and he was buried at the St.Paulus church. Many churches are enriched with his paintings. The Rubenshuis, the location where the painter lived and worked, still exudes the grandeur of the height of the Baroque in Antwerp. In the decorative restored Rockoxhuis, Rubens has a substantial presence, together with Jordaens, Matsys and his pupil Anton van Dyck.

The city of Rubens is a paradise for museum lovers. The Fine Arts Museum in the south houses over a thousand works by classical painters, including the Flemish Primitives, beside over 1500 more recent works. Naturally, this is where you will find the worlds most beautiful and biggest collection of the work of Antwerpens amazing master Rubens. The Museum of Contemporary Art (MUHKA) has a collection of mainly Belgian art from the 1970s. These are only a few of the museums you will come across on your walk from the Centraal Station to the Grote Markt. Mayer van den Bergh Museum is dedicated to fine and applied arts, particularly from the 14th to the 16th century. If you are at the Berchem station, make sure you see the Zurenborg district, known for its unique architectural complexities. Hardly anywhere else than here will you find such representative Art Nouveau and Jugendstil houses.

The city of diamonds has its main museum in the heart of the diamond district, the streets behind Centraal Station. This part of the city is known as the Jerusalem of the North, because it has the biggest settlement of Orthodox Jews in this part of Europe. Over 70% of the worlds cutting and trading in big diamonds takes location in Antwerp.

One of the resasons why Antwerp can maintain its world centre position is because of the ports international trade links. Take a river cruise, not only to admire the well known skyline with its antique towers from the water, but also to experience the busy world port from the inside. Those who dont like boats can still enjoy the Scheldt from the unique promenade near the Steen, the oldest building within Antwerp, which houses the National Maritime Museum with its open air department exhibiting real ships.

When your eyes get tired and your feet get raw because of all the miles you have walked, sit down again at the Grote Markt and soak in the atmosphere. Prepare yourself for a night out in the sparkling city with its many names and its slight inferiority complex (Brussels and Bruges still get all the attention). May the beers soothe your tiredness and soften your own dialect.

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Join us at the acclaimed New International Youth Hostel and experience the unsung ambience of downtown Antwerp...

Den Heksenketel has everything the modern backpacker requires. Comfortable but cool rooms,security,value for money and a good time! Have a great summer!..

We invite you to stay in our spacious guestrooms with private shower and toilet in Antwerp South...

Charm and personality in the happening part of Antwerp..

De Bedstay is an accomodation situated in Antwerp, and providing rooms for 2 persons with self catering facilities...

Guesthouse26 is a Bed and Breakfast in the centre of Antwerp, on the historical Pelgrimstraat...

Cammerpoorte hotel is your perfect choice whether you come for leisure or for business. Dont hesitate to stay with us if you want to be in the heart of the Antwerp excitement...

Unique family hotel in the heart of the old city center, the best bed and breakfast in town!..