Popular places to visit
Museum Aan de Stroom
Learn about Antwerp’s history and culture at this stunningly designed museum, perched next to the seafront and offering 360-degree views of the city.
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is just one of the places to see in Boom, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
Antwerp Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Antwerp Zoo during your travels in Antwerp? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Green Square
Learn about the local history of Antwerp when you spend time at Green Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
De Schorre Provincial Park
You can take time to visit De Schorre Provincial Park during your travels to Boom. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Antwerp: Help the Lost Boy – Self-Guided Mystery Walk
Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Top hotels in De Kaaien
Holiday Inn Express Antwerp City-North by IHG
The room was very clean and comfy bed. The shower was brilliant and it was very quiet so we had a great nights sleep. The breakfast was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpfull. It wa in a great location near to the harbour and within easy walking distance to bars and restaurants. ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Prize by Radisson, Antwerp City
It was nice a quiet location
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Docklands
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Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen
very nice and beautiful as hell and very cost-effective
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Antwerp by IHG
Great rooms, restaurant, pool, and wellness area!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Lovely
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around De Kaaien
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
University District
University District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Antwerp Beguinage and St. James's Church.
Historisch Centrum
If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town
Museums, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Old Town. Check out Meir or Green Square while you're exploring the area.
Statiekwartier
Unique features of Statiekwartier include the theatres and shopping. Make a stop by Century Center or De Keyserlei while you're exploring the area.
Linkeroever
Linkeroever might not have many top sights, but Steen Castle and Antwerp City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
