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Antwerp (Antwerpen/Anvers)
Over half the world's finished diamonds pass through Belgium's main Flemish city. In comparison with other Belgian cities such as Brussels and Bruges, Antwerp is relatively untouristed which in itself is a good enough reason to visit.
Antwerp was home to many of the Flemish masters including Rubens, the city has several excellent art museums displaying many of Rubens' best works. Most of Antwerp's attractions are located in the Oude Stade (old town).
Practical information
Antwerp Tourist Information Centre
15 Grote Markt, Antwerp
Tel (03) 232 0103
Website www.visitantwerpen.be
Use-It
Website www.use-it.be/antwerp/
Local transport
Antwerp's transport network is made up of buses, trams and a metro. A single fare is €1.20 or €1.50 if you buy your ticket from the driver. A 10-ride ticket costs €8 (€10 if you buy it from the driver) and a 24-hour pass is €5 (€6 if you buy it from the driver).
Hostel accommodation
Antwerp Backpacker Hostel (abhostel)
Langstraat 83, Antwerp
Tram 11 Bus 34
Tel 0479 25 25 99
Boomerang Hostel
95 Lange Leemstraat, Antwerp 2018
Tram 2, 8, 15
Tel (03) 238 4782
Den Heksenketel Hostel
Pelgrimsstraat 22, Antwerp
Premetro Groenplaats
Tel (03) 226 19 28
Lizzy's Backpackers Paradise
Eugeen Joorstraat 101, 2140 Borgerhout (Antwerp)
Tel (03) 295 7240
New International Youth Hotel
Provinciestraat 256, Antwerp B 2018
Tel (03) 230 0522
Op Sinjoorke Youth Hostel
Eric sasselaan 2, Antwerp B 2020
Bus 25, 26, 27
Tel (03) 238 02 73
Scoutel
Stoomstraat 3, 2018 Antwerp
Tel (03) 226 46 06
