What are the best things to do in Antwerp?
Top picks in Antwerp include Bouwmeester synagogue, Romi Goldmuntz Synagogue. See the full list and itinerary on this Antwerp travel guide.
Photo: LBM1948 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Antwerp
Travel guide for Antwerp, Belgium — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Antwerp is a stop in Belgium, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Bouwmeester synagogue, Romi Goldmuntz Synagogue instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 110–230 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Antwerp
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Bouwmeester synagogue
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Romi Goldmuntz Synagogue
Budget
Antwerp trip cost
Budget
USD 50–85
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 110–230
per person / day
Luxury
USD 265–435+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Antwerp, Belgium. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Antwerp
Estimated total (USD)
$2,985
≈ $1,493 per person · $426 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $170/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Antwerp mid-range ground costs (budget 50–85 · mid 110–230 · luxury 265–435+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Aahaar
Serves only vegetarian Indian cuisine, including a buffet with a daily changing menu.
D’Oude Stad
Kumpir Eethuis
The Yellow Window Coffee House
Komida - City Campus UAntwerp
Brasserie lambik
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
ibis budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- $
Hotel Rubenshof
Run by a friendly couple, it offers a combination of lush, authentically historic interiors with a budget price (and standards).
Astoria Hotel Antwerp
Best Western Hotel Docklands
The name is absolutely correct: the Best Western is in the docklands area. The hotel could use an update to contemporary standards, but can
- $
Holiday Inn Express Antwerpen City North
The hotel faces one of the port basins in the docklands area in the north of Antwerp, offering a view of the Museum aan de Stroom from some
Nightlife
- SIPS
- Café Den Joker
- Noxx
- Café Local
In pictures
Antwerp gallery
Photos: LBM1948, Fred Romero from Paris, France, Mark Ahsmann, Calips, Bobo Boom — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Antwerp travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Antwerp?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Antwerp?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Antwerp, depending on how many day trips you want in Belgium.
Where should I stay in Antwerp?
Popular stays in Antwerp include ibis budget Antwerpen Centraal Station, Hotel Rubenshof, Astoria Hotel Antwerp. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Antwerp cost?
On the ground in Antwerp (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 50–85 per person per day, mid-range about 110–230, and luxury about 265–435+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Antwerp, Belgium. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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