HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

HOTELS

Located in front of the Congress venue The Astrid Park Plaza is in the heart of the world famous diamond area, opposite the monumental train station and zoo, near the bustling shopping areas 'De Keyserlei & Meir'. Astrid Park Plaza is also home of Aquatopia, Antwerp's newest and most exciting attraction with over 3,500 fish and other creatures! Other area attractions include the New Diamond Museum, the market and various museums.
For more details on location please visit their website www.parkplaza.com/antwerpbe

Hilton Antwerp ****
Groenplaats
Antwerpen
Belgium 2000
Tel: +32-3-204 12 12  Fax: +32-3-2048688
www.antwerp.hilton.com

Situated behind a listed Baroque Facade, only a 10 minute walk from the congress venue, this immaculate hotel is one of the finest in the city, with unforgettable views over one of Antwerp's main squares from a glass enclosed restaurant terrace. Located in the central Cathedral district, the Hilton is within easy reach of Antwerp's excellent restaurants, bars and nightlife, as well as the internationally acclaimed shopping facilities of de Kaiserlai.
For detailed instructions on how to get to the Hilton Antwerp please visit the website at www.antwerp.hilton.com

Residence Hotel Antwerp****
Molenbergstraat 9-11
2000 Antwerpen
Belgium
Tel: 32 (0) 3 2327675
Fax: 32 (0) 3 231670

Guests of the Residence Hotel have every right to be demanding. It is obvious for them that a four-star hotel offers the highest standard in comfort. That they reside in spacious, luxurious and unpredictably complete rooms - even their car is lodged in style.
Our guests can also count on the "additional attention" during breakfast in the stylish "La Taverna" and during a busy meeting in the seminar room. Their morning meal is prepared à la carte and it is served at the table, of course.
The Residence Hotel Antwerp is excellently located in the old town centre, behind the terraces of the Keyserlei and the Meir shopping street. Only 500 metres away from the central station and a 10 minute walk to the congress venue, the hotel is close to places like the Zoo, the Diamond museum, House of Justice and the Beguinage.

Antwerp Diamond Hotel***
Belgiëlei 36 
2018 Antwerp

Newly opened in 2005, the Antwerp Diamond Hotel is situated in a peaceful location in the centre of Antwerp, 600 metres from Central Station, one kilometre from The Meir shopping street. The 60 guestrooms have modern décor and furnishings.  All are equipped with minibars, clock radios, direct-dial phones, satellite television and bathrooms with toiletries, makeup mirrors and hair dryers.
There is a cyber corner where guests can use the Internet. Garage parking (fee) is available for those arriving by car. The City Park is just 500 meters away, and attractions such as Antwerp Zoo and the Diamond Museum are within a kilometre and Rubens House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Old City district can be found within two kilometres. Allow for a 20 minute walk to the congress venue.

Tourist Hotel Antwerp**
Pelikaansstraat 20
2018 Antwerp
Belgium
Tel: +32 3 2325870, Fax: +32 3 2316707

The Tourist Hotel is a friendly budget hotel in the heart of Antwerp diamond quarter, right in front of the Central Station. Nearby tourist attractions include The Zoo and the Diamond Museum. The hotel offers 135 comfortable rooms equipped with amenities such as a television, telephone and an en suite bathroom. The cosy cocktail bar and restaurant serves typical Belgian beer.

TRAVEL

The nearest airport is Antwerp Airport, approximately five kilometres. Brussels Airport is 40 kilometres away. From Brussels Airport, scheduled coaches run to Antwerp; the bus station is located below the arrivals hall. Metered taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. From Antwerp Airport, bus number 16 runs every 20 minutes from the airport to the city centre.

Local airports
Antwerp Deurne (ANR)
Drive time: 10 minutes
Directions: On the ring road take exit number 3, direction Antwerp Centre - Central Station.
Taxi fare: 15.00 euro*
Bus: 2 euro*
*All fares are approximate and are based on a one way journey

Brussels International Airport Zaventem (BRU)
Drive time: 35 minutes
Directions: Highway E19 Brussels Mechelen, exit Antwerp Centre, direction Central Station Antwerp Centre.
Shuttle: 11.00 euro*
Train: 9.00 euro*
Taxi fare: 75.00 euro*
*All fares are approximate and are based on a one way journey

For Direct flights to Antwerp visit
http://www.londoncityairport.com/

For flights from all UK Airports please visit
http://www.baa.co.uk/

For Eurostar Services please visit
http://www.eurostar.com/dctm/jsp/index.jsp

Brussels airport information please visit
http://www.brusselsairport.be/

For Rail Services into Belgium please visit
http://www.raileurope.co.uk/trade/railservices/thalys/index.asp

For more train options from mainland Europe
http://www.b-rail.be/main/N/