Travel Resources
If you know Amsterdam, you'll probably find Antwerp has that same European charm you love, but with its own unique identity. It's generally less crowded with tourists – and it really shines when it comes to fashion, design, and food. Picture Amsterdam's stylish cousin who's a bit more buttoned-up but still knows how to show you a good time!
Travel
After our move from Amsterdam to Brooklyn, what we originally planned as a local celebration has now become a destination wedding for everyone involved. We are very appreciative of the effort it takes to join us in Antwerp – no matter where you’re traveling from.
Coming from the US
Antwerp does not have an airport, but there are daily flights to Brussels from New York, Chicago and Austin. From the Brussels airport (BRU), it is an easy 35 minute train ride to Antwerp.
Or, if you’re looking to spend additional time in Europe, consider flying to Paris or Amsterdam and taking a train.
Brussels (BRU): 35 minute train ride to Antwerp
Amsterdam: 1.5 hour train ride to Antwerp
Paris: 2 hour train ride to Antwerp
Book train tickets in advance via the Eurostar website
Coming from the UK
The Eurostar runs multiple trains per day direct to Brussels from London.
London to Antwerp: A 2 hour train from London St. Pancras to Brussels Midi/Zuid. A Eurostar ticket includes a transfer to any final Belgian destination, including the 35 minute ride to Antwerp.
Book train tickets in advance via the Eurostar website
Coming from elsewhere in Europe
Antwerp is best accessed by train. The easiest connections are via Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris.
Accommodations
Antwerp is a design-centric city with a range of hotels and Airbnbs that reflect the city’s unique position as both cultural archive and contemporary design hub. Here are some we can recommend.
Botanic Sanctuary
If you’re feeling fancy - this former 13th-century monastery has been transformed into a refined urban retreat.
Website - (€€€€)
Hotel Julien
This 21-room hotel opened in 2004 and will be freshly renovated by the time the wedding comes around. The decor is whitewashed minimalism, marble counters and small touches of colour, all juxtaposed against the 16th-century building’s historic trimmings.
A 13-minute walk or 5-minute Uber to Botanic Sanctuary
Website - (€€) - Booking code: MIASAM15
Hotel Franq
A 39-room boutique hotel that balances Belgian heritage with understated contemporary elegance. The hotel is centered around a light-filled internal courtyard in a 16th-century building that once served as a bank.
A 16-minute walk or 10-minute Uber to Botanic Sanctuary
Website - (€€) - Booking code: MIASAM10
Ibis Antwerp Centrum
Just a stone’s throw from the wedding venue, the compact yet efficient rooms at Ibis offer a glimpse into the city’s distinctive character.
A 6-minute walk to Botanic Sanctuary
Website - (€)
Citybox Antwerp
Steps from Central Station, this Scandinavian hotel is a masterclass in functionality: clean-lined rooms (including some with a massive terrace) and a refined self-service approach prioritize quality essentials over unnecessary frills.
A 16-minute walk or 10-minute Uber to Botanic Sanctuary
Website - (€) - Booking code: MIASAM15
Airbnb
Airbnb also has quite a few great looking homes available in Antwerp.
Things to Do
We will be populating this with some of our Antwerp favorites as the big day approaches. More info to come!
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Gifting
All our guests are traveling from afar to celebrate with us – please know your presence in Antwerp is more than enough.
If you wish to contribute further, we have set up a honeymoon fund for a future trip to Mexico.