Why we picked this hotel
The front door barely hints at what's behind it. Step inside and the noise of Antwerp fades into leafy courtyards, softly lit lounges and two beautifully restored 16th-century townhouses that feel more like a private residence than one of the city's best-known boutique hotels.
Hotel description
Hotel Julien sits in Antwerp's historic centre, hidden behind two restored 16th-century townhouses just a few minutes from the Cathedral and Grote Markt. Inside, it feels calm and deeply considered, with original details, quiet courtyards, warm contemporary design and the atmosphere of a private city house rather than a conventional hotel. Days begin slowly over breakfast before Antwerp's fashion district, galleries and independent cafés pull you outside. Back at the hotel, the rooftop terrace, peaceful courtyard and spa hidden beneath the vaulted cellars make it just as tempting to stay in. It's the kind of place that quietly becomes part of the trip, rather than simply where you sleep.
Hotel location
This is great
Two 16th-century townhouses brought together
Historic architecture blends effortlessly with contemporary Belgian design in the heart of Antwerp's old town.Peaceful courtyards hidden within the city
Leafy inner courtyards create a calm retreat just moments from Antwerp's busiest streets.A rooftop overlooking the cathedral
The rooftop terrace offers beautiful views across Antwerp's rooftops towards the Cathedral of Our Lady.A private spa beneath the hotel
Hidden inside the historic cellar, the spa features a sauna, steam bath and wellness treatments.Breakfast worth taking your time over
The à la carte breakfast is one of the hotel's most consistently praised experiences.A calm retreat in the middle of Antwerp
Despite its central location, the atmosphere feels quiet, intimate and residential.
Our take on the stay
The rooftop offers one of the city's best views. The courtyards quietly steal your heart.
Curated by
Eliza
What guests loved
The rooftop terrace
The breakfast
The peaceful courtyards
The central location
Best for
Historic Antwerp • Rooftop views • Design lovers • Long breakfasts
Good to know
21 rooms and suites
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out until 12:00
Room size: approximately 24 m² to 48 m²
Rooftop terrace and bar
Lounge with fireplace
Sauna, Hammam and steam room
Massage treatments available
À la carte breakfast
Public parking nearby
Located in the Historic Centre of Antwerp
Around 3 minutes on foot from the Cathedral of Our Lady
Around 20 minutes by car from Antwerp International Airport
Amenities
Spa
Sauna
Free cots available for children
Rooftop
About the destination
Antwerp
Antwerp combines grand Flemish architecture with a creative, contemporary edge, where historic squares, independent boutiques, and lively cafés sit alongside one of Europe’s largest ports. Around the historic centre, cobbled streets lead between fashion stores, galleries, and landmarks like the Cathedral of Our Lady, giving the city a distinctly cosmopolitan feel. Hotel Julien is tucked away in this neighbourhood, offering a peaceful stay just moments from Antwerp’s vibrant streets and historic heart.
