Mechelen Hotels near Antwerp, Belgium

With the lofty tower of St. Rumbold's Cathedral rising above its market square, this charming suburb 25 km from Antwerp city center doesn’t lack for character or culture. Visit the Brusselpoort, a history museum housed in an ancient city gate, or spend a few hours among the eclectic collections of the city's clock and toy museums. Safaris beckon at the Planckendael animal park just outside town.