Hotel Matelote, in Old Town near Antwerp Market Square, offers in-room WiFi, laundry services, and luggage storage for easy exploring. Guests praise the multilingual staff for their genuine hospitality, enhancing their stay.
Located in Old Town, a neighborhood in Antwerp, Hotel Matelote is near the airport and near a train station. Rivierenhof Provincial Park and De Schorre Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include National Maritime Museum and Butcher's Hall. Antwerp Zoo and Antwerp Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Antwerp travel guide
Haarstraat 11A, Antwerp, 2000
What's nearby
Antwerp City Hall
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Antwerp Market Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cathedral of Our Lady
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Steen Castle
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Green Square
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Antwerp Port House Tram Stop
4 min drive
Antwerp-South Station
5 min drive
Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.)
21 min drive
Restaurants
Clodette
1 min walk
Cafe Den Uilenspiegel
2 min walk
Arte
2 min walk
Falafel Tof
1 min walk
De Ware Jacob
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Matelote
Hotel located in Old Town
Hotel Matelote provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and laundry services
A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and concierge services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Matelote feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
More
5G smartphone data speed
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Safe
Smartphone
Unlimited smartphone data usage
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.58 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Property is also known as
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Hotel Matelote Antwerp
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Matelote pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Matelote?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Matelote?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel Matelote located?
Located in Old Town, this hotel is steps from Vlaeykensgang, Antwerp Market Square, and Brabo Statue. Antwerp City Hall and Cathedral of Our Lady are just steps away. Antwerp (ZWE-Antwerp Central Train Station) is 22 minutes by foot and Antwerp Central Station is 22 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Matelote Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Nice small personal hotel, we were made to feel most welcome. Well appointed room (9) & bathroom. Quiet street, but very close to main areas of Antwerp. Will stay there again
We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Matelote. Erik was really friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
Hotel is situated right by the cathedral and is central to everything.
Perfectly located on a street with no cars, so it was quiet and peaceful. The suite had a skylight so we could see the stars. Felt more like family than a guest there.
the location is perfect, the lack of an elevator compensated by the quaintness and care that is given by the staff is offset. We will definetely stay here again.
Great special hotel with great rooms in the center of Antwerp. Love it!
Ronald
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Margaret
2025/5/26
Liked: Staff & service
Quiet, central hotel
The hotel was very central and quiet and the staff very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was fresh but limited choice. The room was spacious with a comfortable bed but the decor needed refreshing, quite a few scratches on paintwork and the towels a little thin and scratchy.
We ended up with a really spacious suite. Great staff and well located in the center of town, down a small alley (with restaurants etc down it.. a nice alley) and super walkable and close to public transport. Had a great time, just wish we could have stayed longer.
There are only stairs in the building (no elevator) due to the historic nature of the building. and the stairs are steep and narrow in this area of the world, with a slight curvature to the base of the stairs in this building, so just be mindful if you have big clunky suitcases.
Would totally stay again.
Warren
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
kevin
2024/4/22
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic location in a semi funky boutique hotel. Large comfortable room and huge bathroom. Good bed with nice linens. Friendly staff but aren’t there in the evening. You would need to call them. Very steep steps to rooms.
This hotel is ideally situated near to the Grote Markt and Cathedral.
It is in a handsome old building, which has a peaceful central courtyard for sitting in (to cool down in summer? - we were here in autumn, so didn't need it but it would be delightful were one to need a rest from sightseeing).
The interior has been tastefully modernised. Because the building is listed, no lift has been installed (no problem for us, who are keen walkers).
The owner/manager has lived in the district a long time, knows the city very well, and is willing to give friendly and reliable advice. Cooks an excellent boiled egg. Breakfast a pleasure.
We were upgraded free of charge and our room - at the top under the eaves - was large and well-appointed.
Thoroughly recommendable - a real enhancement to our stay. Should we return, we will definitely choose this hotel.
We received an upexpected upgrade to our booking to a larger room on the top floor of the hotel. This meant negotiating three flights of stairs but it was worth it for the extra room. Lots of nice touches including complimentary water and a small bottle of wine in the fridge. The quirky hotel was just what we wanted and there was a free coffee machine in the reception area where soothing classical music was always playing. The owner was very friendly and explained the building's history. The Matelote is in a great position, close to Het Steen, the Grote Markt and lots of Antwerp's shops, cafes and bars.
Robert
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
LOURDES
2024/9/22
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great and you can walk to most of the downtown attractions, although we don't recommend walking from the train station (20-min walk through cobblestone streets rolling luggage). The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. The room was quiet facing the courtyard, rather than the street. We didn't try the breakfast because there are lots of cafes around. The stair steps are very narrow and I got nervous going up/down with our suitcases. The A/C wasn't cool enough and the bed wasn't very comfortable.
Wonderful little hotel in a quiet street in the city, great room, nice and spacious and super cozy. You can tell they really care about your stay and if you're comfortable, only thing would change is a smoother check-in since we arrived late and there was no one there, although they did allow us to get in awesome breakfast started at eight so we didn't get to enjoy it since we had to leave early.
We were on a 'late decision' trip to Antwerp and found this pearl. Very good value for money with the perfect location, extremely friendly staff, cleanliness and nice details like a complimentary small prosecco. A small fridge always come in handy as well. We'd rather seen some soap/schampoo dispensers on the wall than the small plastic bottles, but still nice to have it included. We really enjoyed our stay in this cosy place.
We got upgraded to suite room. Very unique , modern, and very spacious. The rooms we had were accessed by a small spiral staircase, which is ok by us but perhaps not ideal for person with mobility issue. Receptionist and Eric were very helpful giving recommendations. Few steps away from the center of Antwerp.
Breakfast was good and unlimited coffee and tea during the day. Very recommend this hotel. Paid parking 4 min walking distance.
If you are ok with stairs then this is the place to stay in Antwerp. A quirky old building right in the heart of the city. Eric made us very welcome and gave us great advice about where to visit. The hotel is only a few minutes away from the amazing museum Plantin, which celebrates printing , the early production of books, maps and atlases, the early development of medicine and pharmacy, and as an aside it is full of Ruben's paintings. It is possibly the best museum I have ever visited, unfortunately we only had an hour but we could easily have spent much more time there .
Alasdair
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Clamber
2014/8/6
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location but no AC
The hotel has an excellent location, nice lobby and the rooms are modern and clean, however, we had to sleep with the windows open due to there being no air conditioning so we woke up very early from outside noise. The hotel concierge was very nice but wasn't able to answer our questions about taxi rates, popular bars/restaurant, etc, which would have been helpful for us. The maid also came in our room without knocking, and there was no "do not disturb" card for us to put on our door. The washroom was large and clean, and the room was very well kept. I would stay there again IF they invested in air conditioning.
Clamber
8/10 Good
Stefano
2025/11/27
Purtroppo per motivi di problemi della struttura la prenotazione mi è stata annullata. Il proprietario però mi ha prontamente risarcito. L’ hotel è molto contrale e comunque in una via tranquilla.