Hotel Julien

Two renovated sixteenth-century houses on the Korte Nieuwstraat, five minutes from the cathedral and the Grote Markt. The interior was designed by Peter Ivens and Bea Mombaers: restrained architecture, designer furniture, vintage pieces and photography.

The house

Twenty rooms and one suite, a bar and lounge, a roof terrace and a private spa and massage area. Breakfast is à la carte, in a spacious, bright bistro that is also open to non-guests, with no compulsory booking. The hotel organises gatherings, brunches and small celebrations.

Getting there

From the central station, about twenty minutes on foot along the Meir, or a few minutes by tram. The centre of Antwerp is a low-emission zone: if you come in your own car, register it beforehand.