"Pros: We had a wonderful 2 nights stay at this beautiful duplex apartment in Antwerp’s historic city center. The location is absolutely perfect - walking distance to all major attractions and surrounded by great restaurants, bars and cafes.
- Check-in was seamless and hassle-free.
- Prompt and polite response from the owner when we had a question. Thanks for that!
- The air conditioning in all rooms was a lifesaver during our visit.
- The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need including a coffee machine, dishwasher, microwave, oven, fridge, hob, pots and pans, and all necessary cutlery.
- The large windows fill the space with natural light and there is so much space!
- A hairdryer provided was convenient for us, 4 girls!
We were very happy with our choice. Perfect for couples or small groups who don’t mind steep stairs and appreciate staying in Antwerp’s historic heart.
Cons: There are some practical aspects to be aware of:
- The apartment is located on the top floor of a historic building with no elevator, requiring you to climb narrow, steep stairs - this could be challenging for those with mobility issues or heavy luggage. Or it could be a good exercise 😁
- The layout has the kitchen and living room on the second level, so you need to walk up the steep stairs.
- For bathroom facilities, there’s one toilet (without a sink) and one separate bathroom with shower and sink. This setup might be inconvenient for larger groups.
- One of the bedrooms faces the street, which can get moderately busy in the evenings, so light sleepers should pack earplugs. Although the closed windows take a lot of noise out. The other bedroom was very quiet.
- Only one towel per person was provided - having two would be more practical for longer stays.
- The apartment doesn’t have a washing machine, so plan accordingly for extended visits.
The apartment’s character, prime location, and excellent amenities far outweighed any minor inconveniences." ~Vira
"Pros: The location is fantastic!!! The apartment was big enough for the 4 of us and we all had space to get ready!! Had everything you need for a long weekend. The host is super responsive and offers great information!! Really lovely apartment. Parking options close by or a park and ride 10 mins away on the metro.
Cons: 2 minor things - there was no AC, which would normally be fine but the temp was around 30 degrees and we were just boiled!! So we didn't sleep very well at all! Suggestion would be to add a decent fan do if it is excruciatingly hot there is a fan to help.
The shower was great, until the water was running into the bedroom after 2 minutes. The drain needed to be cleaned as it wasn't draining the water out. Thank god one of the girls we were with could cope with cleaning out other previous guests hair from the drain because your home girl here nearly threw up!!!! Super easy fixes!!!" ~Jen
"Pros: A clothes ironing table was provided on request. The only advantage is the large, spacious rooms.
Cons: The access to the apartment is dirty, uncomfortable, with very steep stairs. Stove not working, loud noise from upstairs apartment. Bedroom window cannot be opened because mosquitoes fly in." ~Gintautas