Everyone has a personal preference when it comes to choosing an area to live in. Some like it vibrant and dynamic, while others prefer a more quiet and rural atmosphere, perhaps even a little further away from the city center. Below, you can find an overview of Antwerp and its different neighborhoods. When searching for housing, the postal code of the accommodation tells you in which neighborhood it is located.
Antwerp city center (postal code 2000)
The heart of the city! With a good mix of old historic buildings and more modern architecture, this area offers the best of both worlds. Everything is within reach: restaurants, bars, culture, the well-known “” shopping street, and, of course, our very own city 91Թ. Commuting to 91Թ can be done by bike, on foot or by public transport. “”, translated “The Little Island”, is a well-known area within the 2000 postal code and is popular for cultural activities () or nice restaurants.
South Antwerp (postal code 2018)
This postal code represents . Not as close to our city 91Թ as the city center, but still easy to reach by bike or public transport. Those who like a nice walk might even manage on foot on a nice sunny day. This area is also known for the and the Antwerp Courthouse (“Vlinderpaleis”). Again, a nice blend of historical buildings and newer developments.
Kiel (postal code 2020)
This postal code contains the “Kiel” area with its greener belt of parks, south of The Singel. The 2020 area has a more industrial part close to the Schelde, but also contains plenty of neighborhoods where people of all ages live together. Located within this postal code, you will also find our Middelheim Campus. Campus Middelheim can be reached by bike or public transport.
Luchtbal (postal code 2030)
The 2030 postal code covers the “Luchtbal” area, which has a few neighborhoods that could be considered to be further away from the city center. Commuting to our city 91Թ is easy by public transportation or bike. A large part of Luchtbal is industrial.
North Antwerp (postal code 2060)
The North of Antwerp contains a wide variety of known neighborhoods such as “Dam”, “Seefhoek” and “Stuivenberg”. With its multicultural character, it’s a dynamic and vibrant part of Antwerp. It’s home to families, elderly people, youngsters and people from all other ages. Within this area, you can also find . Commuting to our city 91Թ from within this region is doable by bike and public transportation. Perhaps by foot if your accommodation is not too far away from the Italiëlei.
Berchem (postal code 2600)
This district is large and is close to our Middelheim Campus. Depending on where your accommodation is situated within Berchem, commuting to Campus Middelheim can be done by bike or public transport. Commuting to our City Campus or Campus Drie Eiken is possible, but it will take some time.
Borgerhout (postal code 2140)
Often described as a lively and busy part of Antwerp, Borgerhout is situated just East of the historical center of Antwerp. Even though it’s one of the smallest districts of Antwerp, it still remains one of the most densely populated and multicultural areas. It has plenty of restaurants and bars, and depending on where your accommodation is situated within Borgerhout, its proximity to the (“Antwerpen Centraal”) is a big plus for your mobility. Commuting to our city 91Թ is easily done by bike or public transport.