City, Belgium
Antwerp for solo travelers
Is Antwerp good for solo travel?
Flemish port city known for fashion, diamonds, Rubens and a spectacular railway station. Lively, creative and cheaper than Brussels; harbour drug crime exists but rarely touches visitors.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women in central areas. Expect some catcalling near the station at night; app rides are easy. |
How to meet people in Antwerp
Social hostels, free walking tours, language exchanges, fashion and design events, and run and bike clubs. Het Zuid and Sint-Andries have easy-going cafés and bars.
Good things to do alone
- Admire Antwerp Centraal station hall
- Visit Rubens House and the Cathedral
- Walk the MAS roof at sunset
- Browse vintage shops on Kloosterstraat
- Cycle along the Scheldt riverfront
Where to stay in Antwerp
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Historic Center (Grote Markt) | First visits: sights, cafés and walkable lanes |
| Het Zuid | Museums, galleries, restaurants and calm evenings |
| Eilandje | Docklands, MAS museum and modern apartments |
| Sint-Andries / Kloosterstraat | Fashion, vintage shops and cafés |
| Borgerhout | Multicultural, cheaper long stays and nightlife |
Solo travel across Belgium
Quick answers
Is Antwerp good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Flemish port city known for fashion, diamonds, Rubens and a spectacular railway station.
How do you meet people in Antwerp?
Social hostels, free walking tours, language exchanges, fashion and design events, and run and bike clubs. Het Zuid and Sint-Andries have easy-going cafés and bars. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Antwerp?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Antwerp safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women in central areas. Expect some catcalling near the station at night; app rides are easy.
More about Antwerp
Going to Antwerp solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Antwerp meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
Ratings are SoloSquare's editorial judgment. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.