Antwerp event weekends: what to do between sessions
Belgium's port city of diamonds, fashion and Rubens. Tomorrowland's site at Boom is 20 km south, between Antwerp and Brussels.
Events we cover in Antwerp
Arriving
Brussels airport (BRU) has direct trains to Antwerp Central in 30 minutes.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Central station area | Hotels next to the station. |
| Mid-range | Old town (Grote Markt) | Cobbled squares and the cathedral. |
| Splurge | Het Zuid | Design hotels among galleries. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Ibis Antwerpen Centrum Opera
- Mid-range: Hotel Julien
- Splurge: Hotel August
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Antwerp Zoo next to the station.
Rainy-day backups
- Rubens House.
- Red Star Line Museum.
- MAS museum.
Free things to do
- MAS museum rooftop view.
- Antwerp Central station hall.
Getting around
- Trams and buses run on the De Lijn app; trains link Brussels and Boom.