Antwerp

Scoutel

(http://www.scoutel.be). a scouting youth hostel that is open to everyone and offers affordable accommodations in the center of the city, just around the corner of the central train station.

Camping Vogelzang

Vogelzanglaan 7-9. located at 10 minutes by tram from the heart of the city and perfect for low-budget travelers.

Ibis Hotel Antwerpen Centrum

(http://www.ibishotel.com), +323/2318830. good location in the city center, near the stadschouwburg theatre and the vogeltjesmarkt. not very exciting but you won't get any unpleasant surprises with this chain. don't pay 14 euros! for breakfast in the hotel as there are plenty of cafes in the immediate area and a market on the theaterplein square in front of the hotel saturday and sunday mornings. if you're a very light sleeper try to get a room on the side that doesn't face onto the theaterplein as the market traders start setting up pretty early!

Elzenveld

Lange gasthuisstraat 45, (http://www.elzenveld.be/). a former hospital that advertises itself as a conference center, but also offers accommodation.

Antwerp Mabuhay Lodgings

Zurenborg, draakstraat 32 (http://www.mabuhay.be). bed and breakfast, guesthouse in cozy neighborhood of antwerp. rooms available for two. apartments and studios available for short term staying visitors, expats, or students.

A La Muze is a city apartment for short staying with 1 or 2 bedrooms. It is located in a calm street about 100m from the cathedral. You can get there easily by public transport or by car.

4-star hotel overlooking the city park. 5 minutes walk from diamond district and central station.