De Nekker Tours

A calm oasis among the busy streets, De Nekker is an ideal place to take five. Find a bench and watch fellow park lovers wander around the grounds.

De Nekker is an interesting place to begin discovering Mechelen. This recreation and green space is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Save time for other attractions like Planckendael Zoo, Technopolis, and Fort Breendonk to really experience what the area has to offer.

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Hotel Fleur de Ville

Hotel Fleur de Ville

4 out of 5
Lower Town
Price was $1,022, price is now $717 per person
$717
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Brussels (BRU)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (311 reviews)
The staff were so helpful and kind! The hotel felt like an oasis!

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Sweett - Bodeghem

Sweett - Bodeghem

4 out of 5
Lower Town
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Price was $1,348, price is now $853 per person
$853
per person
Dec 3 - Dec 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Brussels (BRU)
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Close to the main attractions and walkable. The 2. Bedroom apartment felt a bit small and the powder room /toilet is really cramped.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Juliana Hotel & Spa - Brussels Centre

Juliana Hotel & Spa - Brussels Centre

4.5 out of 5
Lower Town
Price was $1,213, price is now $838 per person
$838
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Brussels (BRU)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews)
You get out in an entrance to a square. When you walk into the square there are 6 white building all looking the same. You can not see a hotel name or sign anywhere. We were accosted crossing f the square and a gold chain was tore off my neck. And I still don’t know where the lobby was. We had to retreat and phone for an escort.

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Popular places to visit

The Palace of Margaretha of Austria is now the Justice Court of Mechelen. The gardens are open for visitors.

Palace of Margaret of Austria

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Palace of Margaret of Austria during your travels in Mechelen. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Palace of Margaret of Austria
Mechelen is a beautiful old town just 25 km outside of Antwerp and Brussels. In this picture you see the Town Hall which dates back from the 14th century. #Mechelen #Belgium #Flanders

Mechelen City Hall

After visiting Mechelen City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mechelen. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Mechelen City Hall
Dominating the horizon of Mechelen with its 98 metres, the 15th century Sint-Romboutstoren has a funny story. In the 1600s, a drunk local thought the tower was on fire. He alarmed the whole city and the people pulled up lots and lots of buckets of water, up all 538 steps, to extinguish the flames... Until it suddenly disappeared. It was a misty day, and when the moon slipped through the haze, the people realized there never really was a fire.. They were actually trying to extinguish the moon. That is why the people of Mechelen are still called the Moon Extinguishers today!

St. Rumbold's Cathedral

St. Rumbold's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Mechelen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

St. Rumbold's Cathedral

Nekkerhal Brussels North

Learn about the events happening at Nekkerhal Brussels North during your trip to Mechelen. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Nekkerhal Brussels North

Toy Museum Mechelen

You can study the exhibits at Toy Museum Mechelen, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Mechelen. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Toy Museum Mechelen

Mechelen Courthouse

Mechelen Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Mechelen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Mechelen Courthouse

Best Lodging Options Near De Nekker

Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel

Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
Brussels National Airport, Zaventem
Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

Berkenlaan 6A, Machelen
Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG
Mövenpick hotel Brussels Airport

Mövenpick hotel Brussels Airport

4 out of 5
Excelsiorlaan 18, Zaventem
Mövenpick hotel Brussels Airport
Aparthotel Adagio Access Brussels Airport

Aparthotel Adagio Access Brussels Airport

Berkenlaan 6b, Machelen
Aparthotel Adagio Access Brussels Airport
ibis budget Brussels Airport

ibis budget Brussels Airport

1 out of 5
Bessenveldstraat, Diegem, Machelen
ibis budget Brussels Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Brussels

Courtyard by Marriott Brussels

4.5 out of 5
Avenue Des Olympiades 6, Brussels
Courtyard by Marriott Brussels
Crowne Plaza Antwerp by IHG

Crowne Plaza Antwerp by IHG

4 out of 5
Gerard Le Grellelaan 10, Antwerp
Crowne Plaza Antwerp by IHG
a&o Brussel Centrum

a&o Brussel Centrum

2 out of 5
Blvd. du Roi Albert II, 44, Brussels
a&o Brussel Centrum
Tangla Hotel Brussels

Tangla Hotel Brussels

5 out of 5
Avenue Emmanuel Mounier, 5, Brussels
Tangla Hotel Brussels
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