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Charming apartment in 'historic heart' of Antwerp

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TV, DVD player, books
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Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4861 sq ft

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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)42 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Everything went well. Highly recommended.
Ádám J.
Mar 3, 2024

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

Very charming, 'spacious and bright', furnished apartment in restored historic building,
where for many years a butchery-smokehouse was operated! Very centrally located in the historic heart of Antwerp on the Koraalberg at a 50m walk from the Grote Markt. The 2nd floor of this house was recently completely renovated, with a 'quirky artistic character' and is rented on short term (stay of min. 3 nights), on a weekly basis or longer term also possible in consultation (max. Stay of 3 months ).
The apartment has all modern comfort and utilities (equipped kitchen, bathroom with bath-shower, separate toilet, television, central heating, wireless internet ...). The Hofstraat, as well as the pedestrian side street of the Grote Markt is on the walking route to the MAS (Museum aan de Stroom). On the ground floor there is also the gallery for applied art of the hostess.

Property manager

Hilde Metz

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Apartment "historic Heart" Antwerp
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About the neighborhood

Antwerp

Located in Antwerp, this apartment is in the city center. 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.
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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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Old Town, this apartment building is steps 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

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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

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immersion in artistry; a truly lovely experience
Hilde and Koen have created an apartment that is an art experience in itself. All of the surroundings are very comfortable and simultaneously delightful to the eye. They are very kind hosts and were exceptionally helpful. This apartment is one of those spaces that even if weather prevented you from getting out to enjoy Antwerpen, you may have absolutely no problem with that because you already find yourself in beautiful surroundings, comfortable to work in and able to enjoy a serene view of the quiet park across the street. Also, for those who enjoy beer, please look to visit Billie's, and for coffee, Nelly's. Both are within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing apartment!
We had a great time in Antwerp and it was largely because we had such a great place to stay! You’d be hard pressed to find a better location or price! Hilde and her husband were so kind and very helpful - we would 100% book with them again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Krissi W., Virginia Beach va

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is the best!
You can not get a better location! Right where all the action is but because of that it can be a little loud. Make sure you have a sound machine app on your phone. The owner is a very talented artist and her tapestries and rugs are all over the rental. She even has a book of her works in the rental that you can admire. Very clean and decorated nicely. The owners are warm and hospitable. I am very picky with my sleeping arrangements and found the beds to be uncomfortable but the rest of my family were fine. I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jo J.

Bright, Charming, authentic, artsy
Hilde and her husband were charming hosts, apartment is tastefully decorated. Bright with large windows front and back..Excellent location to stay to explore the city, just few steps away from the Grote Markt. Upper floor means less noise from street although it is not a busy street. Grocery store nearby. Excellent location to come back to after a busy day exploring the city. Authentic Antwerp living. Will definitely stay here again at our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M., Miami, FL USA

Bright apartment in the heart of Antwerp
Clean and spacious apartment a stones throw away from Antwerp's Grote Markt. Natural light covers the whole apartment and the windows offer views of a nearby park. Hosts are very gracious and hospitable. I would very much recommend to anyone visiting Antwerp to stay in this apartment. I'm looking forward to my next visit to Hilde's apartment and gallery.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sylviana B.

Great apartment & Close to everything
Very nice, roomy apartment. You have all that you need. Walking distance to many sights. Hilde & her family make you feel like family. It’s like coming home.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ralf P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zentral, und trotzdem entspanntes wohnen
Man wurde von den Eigentümern sehr herzlich empfangen - wir haben uns sofort wohl gefühlt. Die Wohnung ist modern und gemütlich eingerichtet, ohne den Charme des alten Hauses zu verlieren. Innerhalb weniger Minuten ist man sofort in der Altstadt. Auch ein Supermarkt ist fussläufig zu erreichen. Kleiner Tipp: Die Türen lassen sich am besten öffnen, wenn man die Türklinke nach oben drückt :-) Wir würden diese Wohnung nochmal mieten - vielen lieben Dank für eine tolle Zeit in Antwerpen
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dikkie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Geweldig mooi appartement in de stad zeker een aanrader eigenaar is super vriendelijk en behulpzaam
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appartement spacieux et très bien situé
Facilement joingnables et disponibles, Hilde et son mari nous ont réservé un excellent accueil lors de ces 3 jours à Anvers. Conseils avisés aussi pour les visites à ne pas manquer ainsi que de bonnes adresses pour déjeuner. Un sans fautes pour ces hôtes vraiment sympathiques ! Merci à eux !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
sehr schöne Unterkunft im Zentrum Antwerpens
Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, die immer für alle möglichen Fragen zur Verfügung stehen. Wir sind als Familie (3 Kinder, 10,8,4) dort sehr gut untergekommen. Unbedingt zu empfehlen!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles super!
Schöne Altbauwohnung. Sehr zentral gelegen. Vermieter sehr nett. Was kann man sich mehr wünschen :)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Makwala Zore O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne, gemütliche Unterkunft und sehr freundliche Gastgeber
Da wir an einem Kongress teilgenommen haben, hatten wir nicht viel Zeit uns die schöne Stadt anzusehen. Wir haben uns jedoch sehr wohl in unserer Unterkunft gefühlt. Alles was wir brauchten war vorhanden (gut ausgestattete Küche, Räume schön eingerichtet). Wir möchten mehr von der Stadt sehen und dafür würden wir nochmal diese Unterkunft buchen, wenn sie verfügbar ist. Die Freundlichkeit der Gastgeber ist herzerwärmend. Diese Unterkunft würden wir auch Freunde/Verwandte empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cédric L.

Excellente base pour découvrir Anvers
L'appartement est idéalement situé dans le quartier central d'Anvers, tout est accessible à pieds et c'est bien pratique avec de jeunes enfants de pouvoir sortir quelques heures pour revenir se reposer quelques temps... avant de repartir. Et l'accueil est chaleureux (et francophone, ouf!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hülya C.

Hülya
Es wahren tolle 3 Tage , genau Richtig wenn man nichts wie weg will . Meinen 2 Kindern hat es auch sehr gefallen wir werden auf jedem Fall wieder hingehen. Ganz nette Gastgeber!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ponnuthurai G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aufenthalt in Antwerpen
Die lage war sehr gut und der Gastgeber ist so freundlich!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023