{"id":17343,"date":"2025-06-18T14:45:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T14:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiersuiteseurope.com\/?p=17343"},"modified":"2025-10-30T14:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:41:28","slug":"why-antwerp-is-the-perfect-city-for-an-extended-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiersuiteseurope.com\/en\/blog\/why-antwerp-is-the-perfect-city-for-an-extended-stay","title":{"rendered":"Why Antwerp is the Perfect City for an Extended Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17343\" class=\"elementor elementor-17343\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd5eea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cd5eea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bd5aae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8bd5aae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-338588c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"338588c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1108\">1. Walkable City with Great Public Transport<\/h4><p data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1461\">Antwerp is built for pedestrians and cyclists. Most daily essentials like shops, caf\u00e9s, and coworking spaces are within walking or cycling distance of the <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1312\">city centre<\/a>. Trams and buses run regularly, and there\u2019s a direct train to <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1460\">Brussels Airport<\/a>.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1786\"><li data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1484\"><p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1484\">No need for a car<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1606\"><p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1606\">City bikes and <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1586\">e-scooters<\/a> available to rent<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1786\"><p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1786\">International rail connections including to <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1700\">Amsterdam<\/a>, <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1745\">Paris<\/a>, and <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurostar.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1786\">London<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1820\">2. Plenty of English Spoken<\/h4><p data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2085\">You\u2019ll hear a lot of Dutch, French and even German, but English is widely spoken too. From baristas to bankers, most locals can switch to English without fuss. That makes everyday tasks like shopping, banking, or chatting to your neighbour simple and stress-free.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2126\">3. Cultural City with a Local Feel<\/h4><p data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2415\">Antwerp might be known for its fashion, diamonds, and architecture, but it still feels like a real, lived-in place. Locals outnumber tourists most days. There\u2019s always something happening, from underground art shows to food truck festivals. But you\u2019ll still find quiet corners to unwind.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2680\"><li data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2518\"><p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2518\">Museums like <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2483\">Museum aan de Stroom (MAS)<\/a> and <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2516\">KMSKA<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2585\"><p data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2585\">Theatres, indie cinemas, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cafedenengel.be\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2583\">jazz bars<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2680\"><p data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2680\">Weekly markets and seasonal <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2680\">festivals<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2722\">4. Great Food Without the Price Tag<\/h4><p data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2903\">From hearty Flemish classics to Michelin-starred dining, Antwerp caters to all tastes and budgets. Extended stays mean you can skip the tourist traps and find your own favourites.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"3264\"><li data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"3030\"><p data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3030\">Affordable local eats like frites, waffles, and <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3028\">stoofvlees<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3125\"><p data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3125\">Organic supermarkets and food halls like <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercadoantwerp.be\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3123\">Mercado Antwerp<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3264\"><p data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3264\">Fully equipped kitchen in your <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3264\">serviced apartment at PREMIER SUITES<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3297\">5. Space to Work and Relax<\/h4><p data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3699\">If you&#8217;re staying for work, Antwerp\u2019s full of laptop-friendly caf\u00e9s and coworking hubs like <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humgy.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3422\">Humgy<\/a> and <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/startbloc.be\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3461\">Startbloc<\/a>. <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3554\">PREMIER SUITES Antwerp<\/a> also gives you the best of both worlds with a desk, fast WiFi, a full kitchen, and a living area that lets you switch off at the end of the day.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3744\">Long Stay Accommodation in Antwerp<\/h3><p data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3932\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3837\">PREMIER SUITES Antwerp<\/a> offers serviced apartments that suit long stays perfectly. Here\u2019s why guests keep coming back:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4307\"><li data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3984\"><p data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3984\">Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4034\"><p data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4034\">Kitchen with fridge, oven, hob and dishwasher<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4065\"><p data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4065\">Laundry facilities on site<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4180\"><p data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4180\">Gym access and <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4168\">bike rental<\/a> available<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4307\"><p data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4307\">Central location near <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4307\">Antwerp Central Station<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4399\">You\u2019re not stuck in a hotel room. You get space, comfort and the freedom to live your way.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4436\">How to Spend Your Downtime<\/h3><p data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4541\">When you\u2019re not working, Antwerp has plenty to keep you entertained. Some favourite long stay pastimes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"5056\"><li data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4746\"><p data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4746\"><strong data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4554\">Parks<\/strong>: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4609\">Middelheim Park<\/a> has open-air art. <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4702\">Stadspark<\/a> is ideal for running or a morning coffee.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4886\"><p data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4886\"><strong data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4764\">River walks<\/strong>: Stroll along the <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"4862\">Scheldt River<\/a> and watch the sunset.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"5056\"><p data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"5056\"><strong data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"4902\">Day trips<\/strong>: <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4937\">Ghent<\/a>, <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"4978\">Bruges<\/a>, and <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5021\">Brussels<\/a> are all under 90 minutes by train.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5058\" data-end=\"5258\">Antwerp gives you everything you want from a long-term stay without the hassle. It&#8217;s big enough to keep you busy, small enough to feel like home, and full of surprises that unfold the longer you stay.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"5265\" data-end=\"5303\">Book Your Extended Stay in Antwerp<\/h3><p data-start=\"5305\" data-end=\"5524\">Looking for a base that fits your life, not just your luggage?<br data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5370\" \/>Book your <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5380\" data-end=\"5473\">extended stay in Antwerp<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiersuiteseurope.com\/locations\/belgium\/antwerp\/serviced-apartments-antwerp\/aparthotel-antwerp\">PREMIER SUITES<\/a> and start living like a local.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Walkable City with Great Public Transport Antwerp is built for pedestrians and cyclists. 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