Family Hotels in Antwerp: Space & Location
Updated 9 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Antwerp offers families a compact, walkable city centre where major attractions like the Zoo, the Cathedral of Our Lady and the MAS museum sit within easy reach of several well-rated hotels. Options range from suite-style properties that give families extra space to boutique addresses in the Old Town close to pedestrian shopping streets. Choosing a hotel near the historic centre or the South district keeps transfers short and leaves more time for exploring.
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Antwerp with the family: a city built for easy exploration
Antwerp is one of Belgium's most manageable cities for a family trip. The historic centre is largely flat and compact, making it straightforward to move between the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Grote Markt and the waterfront MAS museum on foot or by tram. The world-famous Antwerp Zoo sits directly beside Antwerp-Centraal station, so families arriving by train can step off and into the zoo within minutes. The Diamond Quarter, the fashion boutiques of the Meir and the interactive exhibits at the MAS are all reachable without a car, which reduces daily logistics considerably.
When choosing a family hotel in Antwerp, location and room configuration are the two most practical factors. Properties in or near the Old Town place families close to the main sights on foot. Suite formats, available at several of the hotels listed below, provide the living space that makes multi-night stays with children genuinely comfortable. The South district, anchored around the vibrant Vlaaikensgang area and the MUHKA contemporary art museum, is a quieter alternative that still connects easily to the centre by tram.
Our selection in Anvers
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulip Inn Antwerpen ★★★ | Berchem | ★ 3.8 | 83 €/nuit |
| a&o Antwerpen Centraal | Quartier de la Gare | ★ 3.5 | 88 €/nuit |
| Hotel Opera ★★★★ | Anvers | ★ 2.9 | 105 €/nuit |
| Arass Hotel & Business Flats ★★★ | Anvers | ★ 3.9 | 108 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid ★★★ | Anvers | ★ 4.3 | 125 €/nuit |
| Hotel Docklands ★★★ | Anvers | ★ 4 | 127 €/nuit |
| Adagio Antwerp City Center | Anvers | ★ 4.5 | 129 €/nuit |
| Antwerp Harbour Hotel ★★★ | Anvers | ★ 3.9 | 129 €/nuit |
| Prize by Radisson, Antwerp City ★★★ | Quartier rouge | ★ 4.3 | 133 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum ★★★ | Vieille ville | ★ 4.6 | 136 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Antwerp hotels offer the most space for families?+
Several properties on this list are built around suites or apartment-style rooms rather than standard double rooms. Charming Suites Jan Zonder Vrees, rated 5 out of 5 and priced from 232 euros per night, offers suite-format accommodation in Antwerp. Boulevard Leopold Rooms and Suites, starting from 145 euros per night, combines rooms and suites under one roof. De Gulden Poorte, a LXRYHOME Hotel Collection, located in the Old Town at 723 euros per night, provides generous living areas in a historic mansion setting. More space per night tends to mean children have room to move and families can store pushchairs and luggage comfortably.
What are the best-located hotels in Antwerp for families visiting the main sights?+
The Old Town is the most practical base for sightseeing on foot. De Gulden Poorte sits directly in the Vieille Ville, placing families within walking distance of the Grote Markt, the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Hendrik Conscienceplein. Maison Nationale and august are both located in central Antwerp, keeping the main pedestrian axis, the Meir, and the riverside MAS museum reachable in a short walk. A Place, Boutique Hotel Emile is positioned in the South district, which suits families who want a calmer neighbourhood while still being a short tram ride from the historic centre.
Is Antwerp a good city for a family holiday?+
Yes. Antwerp combines a compact, walkable historic centre with a strong mix of family-friendly attractions. The Antwerp Zoo, one of the oldest in the world, is steps from the main railway station. The MAS museum on the waterfront has free permanent collections and panoramic rooftop views. The Planckendael animal park is accessible by train from Antwerp-Centraal in around 30 minutes. The city's flat topography and extensive tram network make moving around with children, pushchairs or luggage straightforward, and the central pedestrian streets are wide and manageable.
What is the price range for family hotels in Antwerp?+
The hotels listed on this page cover a wide range of budgets. Boulevard Leopold Rooms and Suites starts from 145 euros per night, making it one of the most accessible options, while A Place, Boutique Hotel Emile is available from 163 euros per night. Mid-range choices include august from 228 euros, Charming Suites Jan Zonder Vrees from 232 euros and Maison Nationale from 275 euros. At the upper end, Hotel De Witte Lelie is priced from 360 euros per night, Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp from 613 euros and De Gulden Poorte from 723 euros per night. All ratings across this selection are between 4.8 and 5 out of 5.