Merksem
Antwerp
Popular places to visit
Diamond District
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Diamond District, a popular shopping spot in Antwerp. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 shops or stunning cathedral 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels
Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicycle)
Antwerp: Unlimited Belgium Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Brussels: Entry Ticket to Mini-Europe
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Top hotels in Merksem
Crowne Plaza Antwerp by IHG
Great hotel for Antwerp Expo. Service at the restaurant was not very accommodating but honestly it could be house-rule not to serve a pommes- frites alone although it is on the menu. It could be a starter/ not a side-dish….
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Hotel was lovely with very welcoming staff on arrival and departure. We used the luggage storage facility before and after checking in/out and it was great and our bags were well looked after. The room was lovely and spacious with everything you could need.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
Across street from train station. Staff amazingly patient as they checked in all arriving visitors with the electricity completely off in the whole building on arrival. Emergncy stair lighting on .. restored after 3 hours. A story to tell.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
NH Collection Antwerp Centre
Close to train. Comfortable bed. East walk to sites. Nice staff. I would stay here again. Thank you. Good choice for me. I had a morning train to Schiphol and it was super easy.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
Difficult for being picked up by car
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Prize by Radisson, Antwerp City
Very comfortable hotel in a convenient location. Free coffee, good wifi, helpful staff. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merksem
Deurne
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Deurne. You might want to make time for a stop at Rivierenhof Castle or Ring Road.
Borgerhout
While visiting Borgerhout, you might make a stop by sights like Ring Road and Borgerhout Intra Muros.
Seefhoek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seefhoek and surrounding area, you can visit Queen Elizabeth Hall and Queen Astrid Square.
De Kaaien
Waterfront views and bars are highlights of De Kaaien. Make a stop by Theater ’t Eilandje or Red Star Line Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Antwerp Port House Tram Stop to get around town.
University District
University District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. James's Church and Antwerp Beguinage.
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.
