ibis budget Antwerpen Centraal Station is the practical choice for travellers who want to spend on sights rather than on a room. It stands in the Centraal Station area, which means trains to Brussels, Mechelen and the rest of Belgium are close at hand, and the Antwerp Zoo and the Diamond District are described as nearby. The hotel has 145 rooms and the basics done simply: free Wi-Fi including in the rooms, a buffet breakfast for a surcharge, luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and a vending machine. There is no restaurant, bar, gym or parking, so expect to eat out and to leave the car elsewhere. Pets are accepted for a small nightly fee, and there is an electric car charging station.
Location and getting around
The station location is the main selling point. Antwerp Central is one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world, and day trips to Mechelen, Brussels and other cities are easy from the platform. The cathedral and Grote Markt are a walk or short tram ride away, and the shopping streets around De Keyserlei begin close to the station.
The rooms and facilities
Rooms are compact and functional, built for sleeping and showering rather than lingering. Wi-Fi is free, the front desk never closes, and luggage storage helps on arrival and departure days. Breakfast is a buffet for an extra charge; many guests prefer a bakery or cafe nearby. Housekeeping and business services are available.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, rail passengers with early departures, backpackers and families who want a cheap base. It is less suited to guests who want a restaurant, a bar or a quiet, characterful stay. If you need more comfort, the Park Inn and Leonardo hotels in the same area are a step up, while ibis Antwerpen Centrum offers a similar budget approach nearer the Meir.
Why stay here
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Buffet breakfast (surcharge)
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Computer station
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Pet friendly (fee)
- ✓Smoke-free premises
Good questions
Where is ibis budget Antwerpen Centraal Station?+
In the Centraal Station area, close to the railway station, Antwerp Zoo and the Diamond District.
Does the hotel have a restaurant or parking?+
No restaurant, bar, gym or parking is on site; a buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge.
Are pets allowed?+
Yes, pets are accepted for a small nightly fee.
