I'm staying in Antwerp for two or three nights in late March, and am looking for an affordable hostel close to the historical city center. I'm a college student traveling solo, and so I'm especially keen on engaging other backpackers and swapping stories--i.e., I'm not sure a guesthouse/B&B is what I'm looking for. I've heard good things about De Heksenketel, which is located near the old cathedral, but I cannot find any booking information aside from a phone number. Does this hostel still exist, and if so, how can I go about booking a bunk?
Alternatively, I'd be curious to hear from folks who have stayed in other hostels in Antwerp. Abhostel gets great reviews, but seems a little out of the way and a bit too homely for my tastes. Similarly, the Antwerp Central Youth Hostel is a far from the Grote Markt and cathedral, Het Steen, MAS, and the port, all of which I'd like to check out.
Any tips are greatly appreciated!
