Charming urban retreat, 15 Minutes from Station | Casa en Antwerpen

Summary:
Discover the allure of our charming urban townhouse nestled in a local neighborhood in Antwerp, just a15-minute stroll from Central Station. With a total capacity of 5 persons, this two-story residence exudes character and authenticity, featuring quaint elements that lend a unique charm to your stay. Enjoy the convenience of a quiet location while immersing yourself in the local atmosphere, making your Antwerp experience truly memorable.
The Space:
Step into the residence through a charming hallway, where you'll encounter an authentic dining area and a well-appointed open kitchen featuring modern machinery. The bright living room seamlessly connects to an urban garden, providing a tranquil escape. Ascend the staircase to the first floor, where you'll find a spacious double bedroom filled with authentic charm, as well as a convenient office space. Further down the hallway, discover a stylish bathroom boasting both a bathtub and a walk-in shower. On the second floor, a comfortable single bedroom and another inviting double bedroom with authentic wooden beams await, offering versatile and cozy accommodations. Please note that each floor is accessible via an authentic wooden staircase.
Guest Access:
We're excited to welcome you and make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
GUEST ACCOMMODATION ACCESS:
Guests have the entire accommodation to themselves.
EXTRA GUEST ACCOMMODATION ACCESS NOTES:
There are no other guest access notes that could impact your stay.
The Neighborhood:
The old city centre is steeped in history. You will find it in ancient building-fronts on narrow streets or in the imposing Grand-Place. The Plantin-Moretus Museum is the only museum in the world to be classified as a Unesco World Heritage site. In the shadow of the Cathedral of Our Lady, the city teems with life in intimate pubs and restaurants. The banks of the Scheldt are a great place for a breath of fresh air.
Antwerp is a world city on a human scale. There’s always something to see and experience from interesting museums and fun attractions to surprising spots and architectural highlights.
"Finger-licking good food? Antwerp is the place to be! Experience the city's welcoming terraces on the many squares and, in addition to Belgian staples such as fries and chocolate, sample local delicacies such as the beer "Bolleke" and the liqueur "Elixir d'Anvers".
Whether you’re a quiet connoisseur, stern onlooker or boogie wonder, Antwerp’s nightlife is unfailingly vibrant. Whether you want to go for a drink with friends, enjoy a play or film or dance into the small hours, the city offers a varied nightlife, with something to enjoy for everyone.
Antwerp is a metropolis by the river, a city that will always leave you wanting more. Hip and historical, cool and classical, trendy and traditional. Everything is within walking distance. How could you not like this astonishingly diverse, pocket-sized metropolis? Antwerp’s city centre can be subdivided into seven different shopping areas, catering to everyone’s tastes.
Antwerp’s Meir is the city’s most prestigious and vibrant walking and shopping avenue. You’ll find branches of many of the large international chains here in the stately 18th and 19th century buildings. Do visit Shopping Stadsfeestzaal, an exclusive shopping centre in the city’s beautifully-restored festival hall.
Do you need a break from the crowds? No problem, find a seat on one of the nice terraces in Wapper, the square in front of the historic Rubens House.
The trendy Het Zuid neighbourhood is all about art and culture. Here you’ll find the city’s three large museums (the Royal Museum of Fine Arts - which is undergoing renovation - the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Photo Museum), numerous art galleries and a few famous auction houses. The area around Vlaamsekaai and Waalsekaai is home to modern galleries and some exclusive design and interior shops. Worth checking out, even if just for some inspiration.
Het Zuid is a lively neighbourhood, especially after sunset. That’s when the hip cafés and restaurants come to life. Taste the best of what Antwerp has to offer and meet some of Antwerp’s many bon vivants. Raise a toast to the good life, together with writers, actors and artists.
Het Zuid’s hipster factor is highest in Volkstraat, where you’ll find several trendy concept stores that stock design products, unique accessories and lots of interior objects. A very lively neighbourhood which is always nice when shopping.
Antwerp has been the largest and most dependable diamond centre in the world for more than five centuries. This is not just a business story: it is also a tale of craftsmanship, technology, traditions and creativity. Would you like to experience what diamonds mean in Antwerp, or are you looking for a jewel? Antwerp is a world-famous hub for fashion and diamonds. The city is therefore the perfect base for creative and fashion-conscious jewellers. Go out with a guide and discover contemporary jewellers in the Fashion Heart or the historic centre of Antwerp.
Antwerp is easily reachable by car and train.
Antwerp is a metropole and offers lots of public transport possibilities. We advise you to avoid the city center by car. Please note that the entire city centre of Antwerp and Linkeroever are a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) to ensure that air in the city becomes even cleaner. The most polluting cars are no longer welcome in the city. Always check your vehicle with the check tool before entering the LEZ.
Getting Around:
ACCESSIBILITY:
You can easily reach the accommodation by car, public transport and taxi.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
For bus transport, please refer to the website “delijn”.
For train transport, please refer to the website “belgiantrain” or “nmbs”
For tram transport, please refer to the website “dekusttram” or “delijn”.
The Belgium coast is served by the Kusttram, which traverses the entire Belgian coast from Knokke to De Panne.
PARKING:
For all parking information, we refer you to the website “seety”. This website will clearly show the parking options when entering the accommodation address. It shows parking costs, the possible durations and even public (underground) parking options if available.
EXTRA GETTING AROUND NOTES:
There are no other getting around notes that could impact your stay.
Other Things to Note:
The property owner has appointed Huswell to support them before, during and after your stay. Thanks to Huswell, the owner can give all guests the best experience possible. It’s important to note that If you reserve this accommodation, you conclude an agreement with the owner and not with Huswell. In this context, Huswell is only a service provider to the owner and supports the owner with the rental of this accommodation. For more information about Huswell, we refer you to our profile!
The price as determined when booking your stay includes the use of the accommodation and the furniture and household effects present, as well as consumption (water, heating, electricity, telecommunications and other facilities) and cleaning after check-out. The Accommodation is fully furnished, whereby 90% of the price refers to the property and 10% to the furniture. You can optionally purchase certain products and services from Huswell, which Huswell provides in it’s own name and on it’s own account.
LINEN AND TOWELS IS NOT PROVIDED BY THE OWNER:
The owner of this accommodation does not provide bed and bath linen as part of the reservation total upon confirmation. High-quality bed and bath linen can be optionally ordered via Huswell after confirmation of your reservation.
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS:
The owner does provide a few kitchen essentials that will cover the first few days of your stay. This includes standard essentials such as coffee cups, tea, sugar, olive oil, salt & pepper, hand soap, dish detergent, one kitchen towel, cloth and sponge, one roll of kitchen paper, and one garbage bag. We also provide a few dishwasher tablets if a dishwasher is available.
HYGIENE ESSENTIALS:
The owner does provide a few hygiene essentials that will cover the first few days of your stay. This includes luxurious bathroom essentials such as shampoo, shower gel and hand soap. Toilet paper is also provided in the toilets.
CLEANING:
The accommodation has been professionally cleaned and prepared. After your check-out, the cleaning and inspection of the accommodation are included in the price. However, we do ask all guests to leave the accommodation in a tidy state to respect our hard-working cleaning colleagues.
INSPECTIONS:
The accommodation has been inspected as well as possible after previous guests' check-out and will be again inspected after your check-out.
MAINTENANCE:
The accommodation is maintained as good as possible, and any defect or damage should be reported immediately. If any maintenance issues arise, we ask for patience and understanding. The owner and Huswell will do their best to solve any issue as soon as possible.
EXTRA OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
There are no other things to note that could impact your stay.