Thinking of moving to Antwerp yet I am scared of the bad parts. I need to know about no-go zones or places with gangs or drugs or where cycling is hard. Also need to know if the transport is okay for someone who hates walking too much.
travel_bud2What are the good and bad neighborhoods of Antwerp?
travel_bud2Accepted answer
OldSchooler_74Best spots depend on what you want. Het Zuid and Zurenborg are top tier for the art and architecture. Eilandje and Sint-Andries are great for food and vintage stuff. Seefhoek and Borgerhout parts are a bit dodgy, more noise and safety issues. Women often face more harassment or insults near Stuivenbergplein or in Seefhoek than men do. I remember when we used 25 Belgian francs for a beer, now everything is much more expensive.
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expats_eyethat makes sense and thanks
newbie_notes2Actually think Borgerhout is quite lovely and trendy - even if people talk about it differently.
eurostar_guyBorgerhout has its quirks like night noise or street racing. Fireworks and vandalism happen there too. Sometimes it's a bit much
been_there_done_thatZurenborg is a beautiful place to live... but the cobblestones make cycling a real nightmare! You really have to watch your tires...
namur_greeneryQuite uneasy near Kiel or Stuivenberg-Seefhoek has been my feeling. Young women might find those specific spots less safe .
travel_bud2I think I will stick to the south part