Hotel Pilar is a true gem. Nestled in Zuid, one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Antwerp, this hotel immediately transports you into a world of art, culture and sophistication. Carefully curated pieces of art adorn the entire hotel, and the rooms are comfortable and spacious.

The Synagoge Shomre Hadas Bouwmeester is a living testament to Antwerp's vibrant Jewish community. Stop in to honour this testament of faith and its rich history. 

Belgium’s most prestigious and esteemed museum has finally reopened after 11 years of renovation. The bright new space is the home for modern and contemporary art with some works dating back seven centuries. With world-renowned artists to Flemish expressionists, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts' collection is legendary.

Just down the road from Lewis, Thomas Snijders' new culinary project Bar Raket is all things cool. Though it's casual in both style and technique, its bar-food-meets-modern-French cuisine is seriously good. Expect classics as well as more inventive dishes.