Expohouse is situated in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of the historical city centre, a perfect location for business and/or tourist travellers. The below info will help you discover some culinary quintessentials, culture and nearby landmarks of interest.
da Giacomo : a tiny, cosy authentic Italian restaurant. No website! 0492 40 34 84 (reservations are strongly recommended) - literally a 5 minute walk
bistro Camille : French Belgian cuisine - literally 5 minute walk
Brusketta : unique Italian restaurant - 15 min walk or 2 stops by tram
https://www.brusketta-antwerpen.be/
Pompidou : varied bistro cuisine, Parisian atmosphere, cosy terrace - 10 min walk
Murni : healthy and varied world cuisine located in the splendid 'Den Brandt’ Park -15 min walk https://www.murni.be/
Danieli-il-Divino : Italian restaurant also in the Den Brandt Park - 15 min walk
https://www.danieli-il-divino.be/
Grand Café De Singel - 15 min walk http://www.grandcafedesingel.be/nl/grand-cafe-desingel
Chip shops :
Frituur De Vest on the corner of the street : excellent quality
Camille Huysmanslaan 39 - 0472 92 26 85
Pom-Frit : a chip shop with character - 10 min walk
Kruishofstraat 136 – https://www.pomfrit.be/bestellen
Recommend! Mimasgastentafel a house restaurant run by inner-city friends. Open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday only
https://www.mimasgastentafel.be
The Middelheimmuseum is a special place where Art and Nature go together hand in hand.
The cosy and pleasant museum cafe serves original sandwiches, delicious warm dishes, winter salads, fresh soup, a variety of suggestions, sweet pastries and delightful drinks. With warm weather you can relax on the terrace and enjoy the wonderful art works in the park.
https://www.middelheimmuseum.be/nl
https://www.middelheimmuseum.be/nl/pagina/museumcaf-mika
De Singel Flanders International Cultural Centre of the Arts, presents theatre, dance, music and architecture. Enjoy a coffee break or lunch in The Grand Cafe De Singel which has an original location and surprisingly spectacular views.
http://www.grandcafedesingel.be/nl/grand-cafe-desingel
Check the event listings of the Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen. Almost all of the events are free! Inspiring performances, events and workshops with students.
https://ap-arts.be/evenementen
Visit the Art Galleries in the 'New South’ area of Antwerp. This recent city development is definitely worth a visit. A perfect trip which combines sightseeing with discovering the newly restored Schelde Quays.
Tim Van Laere gallery
https://www.timvanlaeregallery.com/
plus one gallery
Culture further away
De Verbeke Foundation is located 20km from the city, a place where culture, nature and ecology comes together. The institute houses an impressive collection of contemporary and modern art and offers accommodation and support for young artists.
Jazz Middelheim is an annual jazz festival that takes place every August in the Den Brandt Park in Antwerp. 15 min walk from Expo House.
Antwerp Expo is a 5 minute stroll from Expohouse. Perfect for exhibitors and visitors who welcome rest and relaxation after a busy day.
The Expo quarter of Antwerp surprisingly has a treasure trove of historical gems and nearby architectural landmarks.
https://blog.inesights.be/2021/03/28/citytrip-antwerpen-met-trein-tram-en-waterbus/
In the Hobokense polder you will discover several superb walks via the designated routes which total approximately 9km of pathways. The awe-inspiring nature will leave a lasting impression.
https://www.natuurpunt.be/natuurgebied/hobokense-polder
The signposted architecture-cycle routes will take you on a journey past the world famous architectural classics, hidden gems and surprising city developments. Remember to bring a camera. This 30km route goes through the expo area.
https://www.visitantwerpen.be/nl/architectuurroute
Expohouse is situated in the expo area, a residential neighbourhood built on land previously used for the 1930 World Expo. A walk of 4 minutes will take you past the numerous architectural gems and leave a memorable impression of the surrounding area.
https://www.toongrobet.be/tempsites/architectuurwandeling/architectuurwandeling.html
The new Art cities route that connects Ostend/Bruges/Ghent/Brussels passes nearby the Expohouse. We can arrange storage of your bicycles, ensuring a relaxed stay with an excellent breakfast.