The Dutch owners of this lavish B&B are diehard antique lovers. They delight in pairing new if classical wallpapers with restored furniture, oriental features and wonderful old curtains. The effect is an eclectic three-suite masterpiece combining the best of ancient and modern. I… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A neat, good-value hotel with partial views of the River Schelde. It's just a little off the main tourist drag, and ideal for visiting the Steen and Vleeshuis museums. The hotel's touted river-views are across fairly attractive old covered boat-yards (now mostly used as car parks… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Owned and run by a young actor, this dark-fronted Het Zuid townhouse offers a sumptuous retreat from reality. Luxuriate in the curiously successful blend of historic designs and fresh new fabrics. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

By the standards of many Antwerp B&Bs this place is a little rough around the edges. Nonetheless, sensible prices and an excellent old-city location ensure it's as popular as ever. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This early 20th-century terraced house has wooden floors, some old-fashioned furniture and a remarkably stylish spaciousness for a place in this price range. It's a 25-minute walk south of the Grote Markt but still well situated in a safe area handy for the museums of Het Zuid. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This very welcoming B&B is stylish yet comfortable and very homely. Ubiquitous world art adds to a sense of well-being rather than taking over as in some of Antwerp's trendiest places. Prices include a day ticket for Antwerp's public transport system, and real champagne with brea… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Ask any Antwerp resident for the best accommodation in town and they'll almost invariably send you to the exclusive De Witte Lelie. True to its floral name (White Lilly), flowers abound, and you can expect a thorough pampering right down to the free minibar. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This highly distinctive two-room B&B is an idiosyncratic showcase for the photographic-based artwork of owner Bart Michielsen. There's a preponderance of naked male torsos but the tone stops well short of homoerotic, and heterosexual guests are equally welcome. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This friendly guesthouse is super central, quirky and comfortable. It came second in a 2005 competition for the best value accommodation anywhere in Benelux (ie Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg). "So will your new fame mean you put up the prices?" I asked the owner. "No way!" … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This relatively exclusive family hotel offers 15 rooms in a fine 1920s building. You'll find antique furniture and a personal welcome, but for the general standards of a business hotel you'll need to book well in advance. The main drawback is the location, around 2.5km (1.5mi) so… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Julien is an oasis of Antwerp's trademark old-meets-new stylish minimalism. In the sturdy townhouse facade, big entrance doors feel almost intimidating but rooms manage to avoid oppressiveness or fashion-excess. The location is superbly central for the old city and cathedral. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Flapping blue window-shades and a cursive 'signature' across the 1875 facade gives this 20-room hotel an exaggerated up-market appearance. In fact it's a pleasant compromise between money-saving simplicity and reasonable comfort all in a great central location. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This ugly, eight-storey concrete slab-hotel has all the atmosphere of a 1980s hospital. Nonetheless it offers great value rooms all fully equipped with good en suite bathrooms. Its location in the vaguely disreputable old sailor's quarter is not far from the old city centre, albe… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

On a quiet, suburban street some 1.5km south of the old centre, this two-room B&B offers remarkable levels of style and character for the price. The Dutch owners are artists and have obviously had fun creating at once stylish yet classical atmospheres in the two guest rooms with … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Excellent value B&B offering comfort, atmosphere and plenty of space. The location is a quiet if uninteresting back street some 800m (0.5mi) east of the trendy Het Zuid. Low prices reflect its slightly off-the-beaten-track position. Prices rise slightly on weekends. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

For lovers of perfect zen-minimalism this is the ultimate dream address. White-on-white decor leaves you floating in design-magazine heaven, gasping at its über-cool audacity. Just don't spill anything! Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Superbly central and outstandingly good value, the owners of 't Katshuis have sensibly re-thought the idea of a B&B to make the idea more relevant and cheaper for free-thinking, late-rising visitors. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Three buildings from totally different eras have been imaginatively melded to create one harmoniously elegant hotel. Maintaining historical elements without wallowing in antiques, it simultaneously manages a fresh modernity without the harshness of ultra-fashionable minimalism. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Six super-central yet quiet studio rooms in a no-nonsense modern building. Prices include breakfast in the sandwich shop downstairs, though that's hardly necessary given the self-catering possibilities which are this place's primary attraction. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is one of the most sought-after addresses in Antwerp - take the lift to the 6th floor of an ugly apartment block and you'll soon see why. This B&B offers two small rooms and a penthouse suite - it's the latter you're after. Oodles of private space ends with a panoramic terra… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A rainbow flag flying from the top floor announces B&B 2000 to those in search of this pokey backstreet. The friendly owners, Luc and Steven, and their big dog Jack have four rooms with shared bathroom in this whitewashed townhouse. The rooms are small and ordinary, reflecting th… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Step up to the door of Le Patio and swoon at the unbeatable cathedral view. Located smack in the very heart of the city on a pedestrianised street brimming with restaurants and cafés, this friendly place has three modern rooms - blue, red or yellow - all built around a small inne… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

There's nothing understated about Siddartha. Awaken senses as you climb two flights to a world of colour and vitality - romantic fuchsia for the main room, apple green for the adjoining twin. The immediately likeably owner, Els Ongenae, has similar flair. She runs the Asian gift … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Appropriately named B&B that occupies part of a mustard-toned family home close to the river in the brocante (bric-a-brac) quarter. A grey-grill door opens to a huge ground-floor bedroom that stretches from a whitewashed breakfast salon and lounge area to a wood-decked courtyard.… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of two camping grounds in the city. This one is pleasantly sited on the Linkeroever (Left Bank) of the Scheldt River; take bus 81 or 82 (direction Linkeroever). Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Waterfront hotel, close to 't Schipperskwartier, that's popular with a clubbing crowd. The sugary-sweet baroque reception contrasts with '70s rooms - pink fans and green bedspreads. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Classy classified hotel down by the Scheldt that was once a customs house and later a soap factory. The rooms are a tasteful marriage of modern and old, and some on the top floor have charming beamed ceilings. There are also some duplexes. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Modern chain hotel (Accor group) that offers standard facilities and a central location. Handy to Rubenshuis and the fashion quarter, though the immediate area is nondescript and the view of Het Paleis theatre ghastly. It's particularly interesting for late risers or those into d… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Fabulous B&B address, located at the epicentre of 't Zuid, above one of the quarter's best-known eateries. Just one spacious 1st-floor room is available, offering simple, white décor with a corner living area overlooking the heart of hip. A great address for families (double bed … Full Lonely Planet Review ›