An excellent find, operated by truly great people in an optimal location. I've stayed at Matelote twice now, both times a superior hotel experience- a super value. I like the hotelier, Peter, very much- a gracious and hospitable person who operates the hotel with his family with typical Flemish charm. The rooms and beds are comfy, and fittings all modern-... more

I traveled for the first time to Antwerp and received a recommendation for Hotel Matelote from a co-worker. It was terrific. It was centrally located and within walking distance of a variety of restaurants and the shopping districts. It was quiet and comfortable and the rooms were spacious. Almost felt like home! The innkeeper was also very accommodating helping to... more

We ended up at this place by accident on our way from Paris to Amsterdam last week. A friend had recommended to stop in Antwerp for lunch. We had never been there, so we did, took our sweet time, walked around the main market square from one little street into another and truly enjoyed it. It was getting late, and... more