Hotel Matelote is a small hotel at Haarstraat 11A, in the Old Town, and its location is its great strength: the City Hall, the Market Square, the Cathedral of Our Lady and Het Steen are each about three minutes away on foot, and the Green Square is four. The hotel offers four room types, Standard Double, Deluxe Double, Junior Suite and Deluxe Suite, and its facilities are simple: free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a terrace, a concierge who can help with tours and tickets, a front-desk safe and laundry service. Breakfast is available for a surcharge. There is no restaurant, bar, pool, spa, gym or parking, and the building has no elevator, so it is a place for travellers who are comfortable with stairs and who want to walk everywhere.
Location and getting around
Stay here if you want to be in the middle of the historic centre. Almost every major sight is within a short walk, and you can reach the river quay and the Steenplein in a few minutes. Antwerp-South Station is about five minutes by car, the airport about twenty-one, and most evenings you will simply step out of the door into the old town.
The hotel
It is a compact property with a handful of room types, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and a terrace for a quiet moment. The concierge offers tour and ticket assistance, which is useful for first-time visitors. Express check-in and check-out are available, and the premises are smoke-free. Parking is not offered on site; a paid car park is a short walk away, according to guest reports, so arrive by train if you can.
Who it suits
Couples and independent travellers who value location and a modest scale. Because there is no elevator, it is less suitable for guests with mobility needs or heavy luggage, and pets are not allowed. If you want a restaurant and gym on site in the same neighbourhood, Hotel FRANQ is a step up; if you want an even cheaper stay, look at the ibis options near the station and the Meir.
Why stay here
- ✓Old Town location
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Concierge and ticket assistance
- ✓Front-desk safe
- ✓Laundry service
- ✓Breakfast (surcharge)
Good questions
Where is Hotel Matelote?+
At Haarstraat 11A in the Old Town, about three minutes on foot from the Grote Markt, City Hall and the cathedral.
Does it have an elevator or parking?+
No, the building has no elevator and there is no on-site parking.
Does it serve breakfast?+
Breakfast is available for a surcharge; there is no restaurant or bar on site.
