The Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre, long known as the Radisson Blu Astrid, faces Antwerp Central Station across the Koningin Astridplein. That makes it the most convenient big hotel in the city if you arrive by train: you can wheel your suitcase across the square in a couple of minutes. It has 253 renovated rooms and suites, including family rooms, apartments and options for longer stays, and a wellness area with an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room and a fitness centre, which is a real bonus for families in winter. Breakfast is served in the Aurora room on the second floor, with views over the station, and the Made in Antwerp restaurant and bar serves Belgian and international dishes. Antwerp Zoo is about 300 metres away and Chocolate Nation is in the same building complex, so children are well looked after.
Location and getting around: the station is directly opposite, with trains to Brussels, its airport, Ghent, Bruges and the Netherlands, and trams and premetro to the old town. The De Keyserlei and the Meir lead on foot to the cathedral in about twenty-five minutes. The zoo is next door, and the diamond district starts just beside the tracks.
The rooms: rooms are modern and comfortable after renovation. Choose a family room or an apartment if you are travelling with children, and ask for a higher floor for station and city views.
Who it suits: families, rail travellers, business visitors and anyone who wants a pool in the city. It is also a sensible base for day trips, as the station puts Ghent, Bruges and Brussels within easy reach.
Good to know: there is on-site parking with EV charging points, but the height limit is 180 centimetres, so check before arriving in a tall vehicle. Antwerp’s low emission zone applies to cars, and foreign-registered vehicles (except Dutch ones) must be registered online. The station square is busy, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Made in Antwerp restaurant and bar
- ✓Breakfast buffet with station views
- ✓Family rooms and apartments
- ✓On-site parking with EV charging
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
How far is the Radisson Blu from Antwerp Central Station?+
It is directly opposite the station on the Koningin Astridplein. You can walk across the square in a couple of minutes.
Does the Radisson Blu Antwerp have a pool?+
Yes, it has an indoor pool, plus a sauna, a steam room and a fitness centre. It is one of the few city-centre hotels in Antwerp with a pool.
Is the hotel good for families?+
Yes, it offers family rooms and apartments, and the zoo and Chocolate Nation are on the same square. The pool helps on rainy days.
