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Charming apartment in 'historic heart' of Antwerp

Apartment with kitchen, walk to Antwerp Market Square

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books
TV, DVD player, books
Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Antwerp, Flanders
  • Popular LocationAntwerp Market Square2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Our Lady3 min walk
  • Popular LocationAntwerp Zoo4 min drive
  • AirportBrussels (BRU-Brussels - National)43 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
861 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    Bedroom 2
      1 double bed
    Bathroom 1
      Combined bath/shower

    About this property

    Entire place

    You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

    Charming apartment in 'historic heart' of Antwerp

    Apartment with kitchen, walk to Antwerp Market Square
    This smoke-free apartment features Internet access and books. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
    Guest accommodation at this apartment offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

    Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This Antwerp apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

    Property manager

    Hilde Metz

    Languages

    Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese

    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Free WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • Car not required

    Kitchen

    • Fridge
    • Stovetop
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware/dishes/utensils
    • Spices
    • Toaster

    Dining

    • Dining table

    Bedrooms

    • 2 bedrooms
    • Bed sheets provided
    • Sofa bed

    Bathrooms

    • 2 bathrooms
    • Combined shower/bath
    • Hairdryer
    • Towels provided
    • Toilet paper

    Entertainment

    • TV
    • DVD player
    • Books

    Laundry

    • Near a laundromat

    Comfort

    • Heating

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoke-free property

    Location highlights

    • In the city centre
    • Near a hospital
    • Near a zoo

    Things to do

    • Marina nearby

    Safety features

    • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
    • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • Fire extinguisher
    • First aid kit
    • Deadbolt lock

    General

    • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)

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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Minimum check-in age - 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Important information

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

    We should mention

    A car is not required for transport to and from this property

    Property is also known as

    Charming Apartment in 'historic Heart' of Antwerp Antwerp
    Charming Apartment in 'historic Heart' of Antwerp Apartment

    About the area

    Antwerp

    Located in Antwerp, this apartment is in the city centre. Tomorrowland and Butcher's Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Antwerp Zoo and Antwerp Botanical Garden. Indoor Karting Antwerpen and De Ster Recreation Park are also worth visiting.

    What's nearby

    • Antwerp Market Square - 2 min walk
    • Cathedral of Our Lady - 3 min walk
    • Green Square - 5 min walk
    • Museum Aan de Stroom - 10 min walk
    • Antwerp Zoo - 4 min drive

    Getting around

    • Antwerp Port House Tram Stop - 6 min drive
    • Antwerpen-Luchtbal Station - 8 min drive
    • Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.) - 24 min drive

    Restaurants

    • Den Engel - 2 min walk
    • Kid's Rhythm 'n' Blues Kaffee - 3 min walk
    • Caffe Mundi - 1 min walk
    • ToiToiToi - 2 min walk
    • Bonaparte - 2 min walk

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Charming apartment in 'historic heart' of Antwerp pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    What time is check-in at Charming apartment in 'historic heart' of Antwerp?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Charming apartment in 'historic heart' of Antwerp?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Charming apartment in 'historic heart' of Antwerp located?

    Located in Old Town, this apartment building is steps away from Butcher's Hall and Antwerp Market Square. Antwerp City Hall and St. Paul's Church are also within 5 minutes. Antwerp Central Station is 21 minutes by foot and Antwerp (ZWE-Antwerp Central Train Station) is 21 minutes.

    Reviews

    9.4

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 56 reviews" "
    Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 56 reviews" "
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews" "

    9.4/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Bruce M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Antwerp air b and b
    3 night stay in Antwerp About right length of time Well equipped flat be aware stairs are steep and may not suit all
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Ádám J.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Perfect location
    Everything went well. Highly recommended.
    Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Colin P., West Molesey, United Kingdom

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Short stay in Antwerp
    Hilde and Koen's property is a lovely, clean and well-kept apartment in the centre of Antwerp, close to Grote Markt and all the major attractions. The apartment is big and spacious and Hilde and Koen were very kind and always eager to make sure I had everything I needed. It was a lovely stay and I highly recommend!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

    8/10 Good

    Kyle V.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    7 day stay in March
    The hosts were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They kept clear lines of communication and were flexible when our travel dates needed to change. We loved the kitchen (and made use of the appliances), having three pieces of furniture that could sleep us was helpful (a futon, a bed, and a sleeper sofa), and the location was easy to reach from the train station. I think we had the unfortunate timing of arriving while it was below freezing in Antwerp. As a result, the apartment struggled to warm up, the breaker tripped twice while trying to accommodate the space heaters and appliances, and the bathroom and entrance stairwell were frigid. The weather only improved as the trip progressed which mitigated most of the problems. The main other criticisms were: - There was only one set of keys so that required some planning if we ever went different directions. - The apartment smells strongly of cigarette smoke. I might suggest an air purifier or something similar to help with that. - The apartment is on the second floor of a walkup. - The hot water heater had trouble keeping up with three people showering. We managed to make do, but a few times whoever took the third shower was in for some frigid water. - The apartment has a layout that isn’t conveyed incredibly well in the available photos. The bathroom is outside of the main unit (and isn’t heated) and one of the beds is in the same room as the shower (in the unit) which was a bit odd.
    Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

    8/10 Good

    Elyse L.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Really cute place in a great area, with lovely hosts.
    The house was nicely decorated, lots of nice bars and restaurants nearby and a nice atmosphere. The host was attentive and kind. All of the beds were sofa beds or fold out futon type beds so not very comfortable but apart from that I’d recommend the place ! Thank you
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Julie T.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    A sanctuary of fine art and textiles tastefully displayed.
    After initial communication with Hilde, I truly looked forward to meeting her and seeing the wonderful apartment. It did not disappoint. Her aesthetic sensibility of furniture and textiles (most of which are her own creations) was familiar territory for me. She welcomed me and my friend for conversation and I wish we had more time to visit. I highly recommend this opportunity.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Alan B., Natick, MA, USA

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Excellent stay in Antwerp
    The apartment is very spacious and located on a quiet street just a few minutes walk from the central town square (Grotke market). We had no problems locating the apartment or finding our way around. There is a convenient grocery nearby. Hilde and her husband were excellent hosts and we greatly enjoyed visiting Hilde's art studio on the ground level. We loved Antwerp because everyone was very friendly, helpful and polite. Antwerp is a great city to walk around at a leisurely pace and dart into and out of shops, cafes, restaurants, etc. Transportation on the subway to Antwerpen Centraal is very easy and allowed us to take a day trip to Brugges. Sincerely, Alan
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

    2/10 Terrible

    Elizabeth D., Netherlands

    Smoky, sleepless and cold in Antwerp!
    In 10+ years renting via VRBO we’ve never written (or needed to write) a negative review. We reserved the apartment for 3 nights but ended up leaving early in the morning after the 1st night. We couldn’t sleep due to the makeshift bed, the lack of heat and the overpowering smoky smell. The main issue we had is that the property is completely misrepresented in the description on the website. Here are the issues we had: 1) There is no central heating. There is a gas space heater in the dining room and a plug in, rolling type portable electric space heater in the room with the bathtub/bed which was useless. 2) There aren’t 2 bedrooms-there aren’t any bedrooms. The one bed is in the “bathroom” and is too small for two adults to sleep together. The other “bed” is actually a sofa in the living room that gets reconfigured into a very uncomfortable “bed”. We ended up sleeping on that sofa but couldn’t actually sleep. It was freezing cold and the apartment reeked of smoke. 3) There aren’t 2 bathrooms. There is one separate toilet in the hallway with no heat source, and the bathtub/shower is actually in a separate room with a small bed in it. 4) If you do stay with more than two people, you have to walk through the living room area of the sofa bed to get to the toilet. 5) We found the stench of the former smoke house unbearable. When I read the owners’ description, I imagined it was years ago and probably in a different part of the building than what we were renting. The smell is evident when you walk into the door on the ground floor and it gets stronger as you get to the 3rd floor apartment. The owner told me that the rental apartment was the drying room i.e hams were hanging from the ceiling in the apartment. The smell is completely imbedded in all of the furnishings and surfaces. The smoke smell made it impossible to sleep and seemed unhealthy. It got in our hair, our clothes, our wool coats. We had to clean everything after being there one night. 6) The summary should say that the apartment is on the 2nd European floor/US 3rd floor. The owners were very welcoming when we checked in. We quickly left to go for dinner and returned late to realize the situation. Since it was late when we got back for the night, we decided to make the best of it but couldn’t sleep, got up early, booked a hotel room and rushed out. It was my husband’s birthday so we didn't want a confrontation with the owners to spoil our vacation further.
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Kathleen M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    A Delightful Stay
    This apartment was comfortable and quiet even though the location was central and convenient. Our hosts were particularly kind and helpful and the apartment is in a beautiful old house. We were very glad we chose this home.
    Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Karen M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Heart of Antwerp Gem
    From welcome to farewell, our stay was comfortable and very lovely. The location is perfect for access to all of the city’s highlights, shopping, restaurants, cafes, and culture, all of which can be reached on foot or by various forms of quick public transport. There is a launderette within a minute’s walk. The apartment features all the necessary home-away-from-home needs, and the property itself is historic and intriguing. The owners, Hilde and Koen, are exceptionally kind individuals; they are always ready to help you with advice and assistance. This is supplemented by a drawer full of brochures and guides of things to do and see. By the way, right when you step onto the pavement, you can see the Grote Markt which is very cool. All in all, this is THE perfect spot for an extended stay in the beautiful city of Antwerp.
    Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021