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The Best Hotels in Antwerp
Antwerp’s Luxury Hotels, Boutique B&Bs & Iconic Heritage Stays
Which are the best hotels in Antwerp, is a question many of our clients ask. Antwerp may be compact, but its hotel scene is anything but small. Within a 20‑minute tram loop you can bed down in a 15th‑century monastery scented with lime blossom, a roof‑terraced design hideaway curated by Antwerp Six alumni, or a Belle‑Époque department store that once dazzled diamond traders. This guide distils the city’s hospitality into four clear buckets—from no‑expense‑spared sanctuaries to art‑filled B&Bs—so you can match your bed to your mood. Every address is walkable to the cathedral or the River Scheldt, steeped in local craft and run by hosts who champion Belgian produce and unhurried mornings. Read on, bookmark your favourite, and let Antwerp’s legendary welcome do the rest.
Luxury Hotels
Antwerp’s luxury set is small but spectacular: think Michelin‑starred dining hidden behind monastery walls, or a convent re‑imagined by a starchitect. Expect five‑star service, destination spas and interiors that blend Flemish history with contemporary polish.
Botanic Sanctuary
A 15th‑century cloister reborn as the city’s best first 5‑star retreat. Inside the ancient infirmary you’ll find vaulted ceilings, two Michelin‑starred restaurants and a spacious spa scented with botanical infusions. Cloister gardens link directly to Antwerp’s Botanic Garden. Perfect for dawn strolls before the city wakes up.
Why book? Wellness programmes curated by apothecaries, insider art tours of Rubens House, and valet parking in a car‑free quarter.
from €450
Leopoldstraat 26
www.botanicantwerp.be
De Witte Lelie
Three gabled 16th‑century townhouses hide just ten suites dressed in white‑on‑white by designer Axel Vervoordt, punctuated with colourful Missoni rugs and open fireplaces. An ivy‑wrapped courtyard hosts summer breakfasts of warm viennoiserie from local bakery Domestic.
Why book? SLH membership perks, and residential‑style service that feels like staying with chic Antwerp friends.
from €320
Keizerstraat 16
www.dewittelelie.be
Hotel FRANQ
Bank‑hall grandeur (soaring marble columns, coffered ceilings) meets nouvelle cuisine: Restaurant FRANQ collected a Michelin star in 2024. Rooms pair Marshall speakers with Clarins amenities; the open‑plan bathrooms retain original bank vault doors.
Why book? Chef’s‑table menus, a wine cellar dug into 19th‑century foundations, and 90‑second walks to the Meir shopping boulevard.
from €280
Kipdorp 10‑12
www.hotelfranq.com
August
Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen’s first hotel converts an 1880s Augustinian cloister in the car‑free Groen Kwartierdistrict. Calm, sand‑toned rooms face herb gardens; the chapel is now a stained‑glass cocktail bar serving thyme‑infused Negronis.
Why book? Geothermal heating, rooftop natural‑swimming pond and bikes that reach Zurenborg’s art‑nouveau mansions in 5 min.
From €250
Jules Bordetstraat 5
www.august-antwerp.com
Hotel Julien
Two 19th‑century residences fused into a townhouse hotel of marble fireplaces, Belgian contemporary art and a candle‑lit subterranean spa. A leaf‑fringed rooftop terrace frames the Cathedral’s Baroque spire, sunset cocktails here are mandatory.
Why book? In‑room iPads pre‑loaded with city guides and priority reservations at sister property August’s restaurant.
From €270
Korte Nieuwstraat 24
www.hotel-julien.com
Hotel Flora
Interior maestro Gert Voorjans turned this hidden six‑suite mansion into a maximalist fever dream: jewel‑toned salons, chinoiserie murals and antique curiosities gathered from world travels. Behind the unmarked door lies a 450 m² secret garden where peacocks wander.
Why book? À‑la‑carte breakfast, 4 pm homemade cake ritual, and honesty‑bar cocktails until midnight.
From €340
Korte Nieuwstraat 12
www.hotelflora.be
Boutique B&Bs
If you crave intimacy over marble lobbies, Antwerp’s B&Bs deliver period drama, candle‑scented stairwells and owners who know the best frietkot in town.
Boulevard Leopold
A 19th‑century Jewish‑quarter townhouse with parquet floors, stained glass and three sprawling suites plus two self‑contained apartments. Breakfast (farm‑fresh eggs, warm pistolets) is served on vintage china beneath a crystal chandelier.
Why book? Residential district peace yet 15 minutes by tram to the Cathedral, and a gregarious host who can secure last‑minute tables at impossible restaurants.
From €160
Belgielei 135
www.boulevard-leopold.be
JVR 108
Five opulent suites mix Louis XV antiques with contemporary photography ; some feature freestanding tubs beside open fireplaces. A walled garden hosts croissant‑laden breakfasts delivered from bakery Domestic.
Why book? Tram 6 stops outside, whisking you to the Historic Centre in 12 minutes; guests can borrow Porsche bikes for parkside rides to Middelheim Sculpture Park.
From €150
Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 108
www.hotels-antwerpen.net
Hotel Le Tissu
A former parsonage turned textile showroom for luxury fabric house Jab Anstoetz ; think silk drapes, brocade headboards and velvet armchairs. Only five rooms, each named after a fabric weave; the former sacristy serves as an honour bar with Belgian beers.
Why book? Complimentary bike rental, private garden terrace and rare access to Antwerp’s textile‑trade heritage.
From €220
Brialmontlei 2
www.hotelletissu.be
More Elegant Hotels
These properties are woven into Antwerp’s urban fabric ; historic department stores, guild houses and merchant mansions where the walls could narrate centuries.
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Housed in a 1920s Belle Époque department store overlooking the Groenplaats, the 210‑room Hilton is the city’s go‑to for families and conference crowds. Executive Rooms unlock lounge breakfast and postcard‑perfect Cathedral views.
Why book? 24‑hour room service for jet‑lagged arrivals and a sun‑drenched rooftop deck.
From €190
Groenplaats 32
www.hilton.com
Sapphire House Antwerp
An 18th‑century guild palace reborn as a Marriott Autograph Collection. Baroque staircases meet modern art, while WILDn by chef Bart De Pooter serves 100 % plant‑based fine dining.
Why book? Marriott Bonvoy points without sacrificing boutique flair, plus complimentary morning yoga under frescoed ceilings.
From €210
Lange Nieuwstraat 20‑24
www.sapphirehouseantwerp.com
Hotel ’t Sandt
A 17th‑century shipping merchant’s mansion one block away from the Scheldt. Italianate courtyard palms, cathedral‑spire vistas and 29 airy rooms sporting parquet floors and Delft tiles.
Why book? Underground parking in the traffic‑calmed historic quarter and made‑to‑order eggs served alfresco.
From €230
Zand 13‑19
www.hotel-sandt.com
Hotel Pilar
Part café‑bar, part concept store, part 17‑room hotel facing the newly reopened Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA). Rooms blend travertine bathrooms with sculptural headboards; the ground‑floor shop sells Belgian ceramics and art books.
Why book? Weekend brunch famous among locals, and rental bikes for riverside rides.
From €180
Leopold de Waelplaats 34
www.hotelpilar.be
Finish Your Antwerp Stay with a Sparkle
Whether you check into a 15th‑century monastery or a playful design B&B, every keyhole in Antwerp opens onto a story of craft, creativity and warm Flemish welcome. Once you’ve settled in, complete the experience with the city’s brightest legacy: its diamonds.
If buying a diamond is on your Antwerp itinerary, don’t forget to stop by Ajediam. We service an international clientele since 1986 with some of Antwerp’s most exclusive diamonds . Book an appointment ahead of time and let our team know what you are looking for. We will prepare a bespoke selection of beautiful diamonds and a visit of our in-house fine jewelry atelier to create the perfect jewel for you.
Departure Notes
Antwerp offers a bed for every dream, whether you’re waking up in a 17th-century mansion, a design-forward boutique hideaway, or a grand hotel just steps from the cathedral. Let this guide help you find your perfect stay, but remember: the city’s magic lies just beyond your hotel door.
We hope you enjoyed reading this article. As a thank-you for making it to the end, we’ve created a Google Map with all the hotels mentioned above, complete with addresses and contact details, so you can plan your Antwerp stay with ease.