Belgium, AntwerpApril 7, 2026, by Maartje

One of the nicest hotels in Antwerp: Hotel Pilar

Belgium, Antwerp, April 7, 2026, by Maartje

One of the nicest hotels in Antwerp: Hotel Pilar

Hotel Pilar It has been located on Leopold de Waelplaats for years, one of the most attractive squares in the 't Zuid district (and that is quite an achievement in a city where practically everything is beautiful), a stone's throw from the cozy Marnixplaats (home to Café De Vitrine and Restaurant Fiskebar, among others, both unmissable classics). That is true. And now this delightful hotel has also been given a complete makeover. The only place we still want to check into is Hotel Pilar.

Hotel in Antwerp: Hotel Pilar

Hotel in Antwerp: Hotel Pilar

Hotel Pilar is a young, contemporary, attractive, and comfortable hotel, and there are actually remarkably few of those young and contemporary hotels in Antwerp. The hotel rooms have been sleek since the renovation. meets Antwerp. The owners Christophe (runs the place) and Sam (has his own interior architecture firm Contekst in Antwerp) After all, they wanted to focus more on origin. Quite a switch from Marrakech. cool who the hotel had first. Sam as The interior architect took care of the renovation. The new decor is very tasteful and unique, but anything but flashy. And the rooms are perfectly finished off with the scent of Argan Source. 

Art

Art

The two owners have had a passion for art their entire lives and have a great eye for selection. Moreover, almost all pieces in the hotel are for sale: not only those in the restaurant and other public spaces, but also the works in the rooms. On the website, they have also compiled a map of the best art spots. From museums to galleries: everything you need for an artistic trip to Antwerp can be found there.

The food bar

The food bar

De food bar on the ground floor there is also a edgy Without falling into hipster clichés at all. With the new decor and a new summer menu, it is a lovely place to read, work, eat (which you can do from breakfast to dinner), or have drinks. There is a spacious bar in the center of the establishment, two private rooms available for hire for meetings or family dinners, and a small shop selling, among other things, local ceramics. It is a perfect spot, but Sam and Christophe know their Antwerp like no other and are happy to help you find more must-visit restaurants and shopping spots!

Oh, and we really enjoy spending time in Antwerp regularly. You can read all the tips here. hereOnly the best the city has to offer, of course, you get that. Looking for a comprehensive guide? You can find it here. here