We stayed in Josepha, one of 5 rooms in this stunningly refurbished old townhouse in a quiet part of the city. Our room was well stocked daily with fruit, bottled water, loose leaf teas, filter coffee, chocolate bars and complementary bottles of chocolate/orange liqueurs; all welcome after a hard day's sightseeing.

The Harmony tram stop is near the B&B. A frequent number 15 tram takes you to/from the Central Station and the number 7 takes you to the old town centre. Ask Greetje about the cheap 10 trip tram tickets which are very convenient to use and nearly halve the cost of tram travel. Alternatively its a pleasant 25 minute walk to the cathedral in the heart of the city.

Breakfast is a real highlight of this B&B and each room is asked to note the time they'd like their breakfast next morning so that Greetje can serve everything fresh. By the end of our stay we were getting used to the champagne accompanying our orange juice, bowl of fruit topped with youghurt and honey, warm rolls, pastries, selection of meat, cheese, jams, chocolate bars and varied hot dishes. We were made very welcome by Greetje and would definitely stay here again when next in Antwerp

We have stayed in Camesina 4 times before,and it is our only second home in Antwerp. Thanks to Greetje who made our each stay very pleasant.

It is located in the city center,yet far from the noise and crowd,in a beautiful street. It is very reachable from central station by tram,only a few stops,then a few minutes walk. So no need for a taxi.You will be given the password of the front door,so you are trusted and can come and go out anytime you want.

The rooms are really big, comfortable,very well decorated.We stayed at each suite once, and our favorite was the Suite Josepha. What a beautifully decorated,colourful room! Josepha has a separate bathtub and shower.The top floor Suite Aloisia is smaller but has a private terrace that you can enjoy.
Also,the last time we were there they were decorating 2 new suites,and those rooms were HUGE,one of them had a big bookcase and studying table,and a leather couch. We were told that the website will be updated soon.So the future guests should ask about those new rooms.

We had more than we needed at each stay.The most comfortable king bed ever,big pillows,satin sheets,real parquet floors,well working central heating for cold nights,warm welcoming,central location, very special breakfast anytime you want,and personalized service.There were welcome drinks in our room,2 small bottles of chocolate and orange liquour. Yummy. Minibar was full of nice wines,beers and soft drinks.Tea and coffee making facility was not just regular tea and coffee.It included a bowl of fresh herbal tea leaves,black tea,espresso bags and chocolates.There were 2 small trays in the bathroom counter,for male and female guest. Each included a bottle of Spa water,deo spray,make up cottons,nail files for female and other bathroom amenities.The big bathtub in Josepha was great to relax and we had great time at the sunny terrace in Aloisia,watching the green park nearby.

The breakfast was different everytime,we wrote down the time we wanted to have breakfast in the notebook downstairs,so no hurries and waking up early.Breakfast room was also very well decorated,pretty and a small room.We were served champagne,smoked salmon,vegatable quiche,fruits with yoghurt,all types of cheese,fresh tea,coffee,orange juice,bread,nutella,cereals,belgian truffles,chocolate mousse and many more that i cant remember now.It was fresh,home made,and very tasty.

I strongly recommend this B&B for a pleasant stay.

My wife and I stayed at Camesina for 4 nights in August 2007, and this ended up being one of the true highlights of our trip through Belgium and France.

Camesina is located in Harmony, which is a quiet residential neighborhood of Antwerp, away from all the tourists. There is a tram stop right nearby which you can use to go into the center of town. Otherwise, it's about a ~25 minute walk to downtown.

The hotel has 5 rooms, each one uniquely decorated. We stayed at the Aloisia, which is the room at the top! Gorgeous! Red decor, hardwood floors, a beamed roof, and your own private terrace. Very romantic and private, but dont pick this room if you're afraid of the 3 floor walkup.

Each of the rooms and all of Camesina is uniquely decorated with unique artpieces that Hugo and Greetje have collected over the years from their travels and friends. You can spend a few hours just enjoying each piece by itself, or, better yet ask Hugo or Greetje to tell you the history behind each piece.

The highlight of Camesina is meeting Hugo and Greetje themselves, usually for breakfast in the mornings. You will enjoy them being your hosts, and learning about their interests and lives. In the end, we felt like we were saying goodbye to friends.
A truly memorable experience in Antwerp.

One final note: Greetje and Hugo prefer not to be paid by credit cards but by cash.

The Camesina is a hidden gem in a beautiful city.
On our first night we were welcomed by the owner, Greetje who made us feel very welcome and showed us to our room.

The Camesina is a boutique hotel that feels like home. We stayed in 'Sophia' an eclectic mix of colour, modern art and luxury and a welcoming glass of chocolate orange liquer. The attention to detail is fantastic and with a very reasonable stocked minibar with wine and champagne.

You choose what time you would like breakfast by writing it down the evening before so there is no rush. Breakfast was a delight and served with real care and attention. During the 3 mornings we had champagne, freshly sqeezed juice, pastries, fresh bread bought from the bakery that morning, homemade salmon and leek quiche, perfect boiled eggs, fresh fruit salad and belgian waffles.

We also had a wonderful dinner a local restaurant called Harmony and I would also recommend beauty treatments at the nearby de Boudoir for the ultimate pamper weekend.

Nothing was too much trouble for Greetje or her husband, Hugo. They made us feel very special and made our weekend in Antwerp truly memorable.