Hotel Pilar is a boutique hotel at Leopold De Waelplaats 34 in South Antwerp, and it is hard to be closer to the KMSKA, which is two minutes away on foot. The Photo Museum FOMU is four minutes away, the Justice Palace six, and Antwerp-South Station fifteen on foot; by car the Market Square is about three minutes and the cathedral five. The hotel has four room types, Classic, Superior, Deluxe and Suite, and a distinctly artistic character, with an on-site art gallery, a gift shop, a library and a terrace, plus a restaurant called Pilar Foodbar with a bar and a coffee shop. Wi-Fi is free, rooms are air-conditioned and heated, and guests can use a nearby health club. Pets are not allowed.
Location and getting around
The museum district is the draw. You can walk to KMSKA in two minutes, to FOMU in four, and trams and taxis reach the old town quickly. Antwerp International Airport is about sixteen minutes by car. South Antwerp has a good cafe and restaurant scene, so you are not short of options for dinner.
The hotel
The on-site gallery and library give it a character that chain hotels lack, and the Foodbar offers meals and drinks on site. A terrace gives outdoor space, and an elevator serves the floors. Express check-in, luggage storage, a front-desk safe and multilingual staff are available, and breakfast can be added for a surcharge. Guests have reported that private events have sometimes closed the restaurant, cafe and bar on some days, so confirm the dining schedule before you rely on it.
Who it suits
Art lovers, couples and design-minded travellers who like a boutique setting. It is a good alternative to Hotel Rubenshof for guests who want a restaurant on site. Choose a different location if you want to walk to the cathedral, as the old town is a short drive or tram ride away, and check the room types to match your budget, since suites cost more.
Why stay here
- ✓Two minutes to KMSKA
- ✓On-site art gallery
- ✓Pilar Foodbar and bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Library and gift shop
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning and heating
- ✓Access to a nearby health club
Good questions
Where is Hotel Pilar?+
At Leopold De Waelplaats 34 in South Antwerp, about two minutes on foot from the KMSKA museum.
Does it have a restaurant?+
Yes, Pilar Foodbar with a bar and a coffee shop, though private events have sometimes closed it on some days, so check ahead.
Are pets allowed?+
No, pets are not allowed.
