Regio · 20 min by car

Mechelen

Mechelen is the hidden gem between Antwerp and Brussels: St. Rumbold's Tower, courtyards, Hof van Busleyden, and Technopolis for the whole family. B&B Castellier is a quiet base — rural but exceptionally accessible.

Top sights

What to do in Mechelen

St. Rumbold's Tower

Climb 538 steps for one of the most beautiful views in Flanders.

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Technopolis

Hands-on museum for families — a great day out with kids.

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Hof van Busleyden

Burgundian museum in a splendid city palace.

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Kazerne Dossin

Powerful memorial and museum on human rights.

Walking routes

The most beautiful walks

Courtyards & churches walk Mechelen

Walking route along hidden courtyards and historic churches.

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Vrijbroekpark (Haunted Hotel Mechelen)

Walk through the romantic park with rose garden, ponds, and the mysterious Haunted Hotel.

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Cycling routes

The most beautiful cycling routes

Cycle route along the Dyle

Combine Mechelen with the Dyle valley towards Bonheiden.

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The Winter Garden of the Ursuline Convent

Cycling trip to the unique art-nouveau winter garden — a hidden gem in the region.

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The Vegetable Path (34 km)

Through the vegetable region around Mechelen — flat, traffic-free, and educational.

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Reviews

What our guests say after a visit to Mechelen

4.4/5 · 85 Google reviews

“4-night stay. The room was clean and spacious, and the generous breakfast perfectly reflects how attentive the hosts are. Annick and Herman did everything to make our stay perfect.”

— M Z, 2 years ago

“Friendly welcome, spacious parking, large rooms, comfortable bed, and a generous breakfast!”

— Thomas Vaernewyck, 7 months ago

“What a lovely B&B! Annick is a fantastic hostess, and it shows in every aspect of your stay: breakfast, rooms, coffee, and tea. The rooms are tastefully decorated.”

— Martijn Lievaart, 1 year ago

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Praktisch — Mechelen

Is Mechelen child-friendly?

Absolutely — Technopolis, the Toy Museum, and Planckendael (Muizen) are just minutes away.

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Sleep peacefully after a day in Mechelen

Other regions

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5 min by car / 15 min by bike

Lier

Looking for a charming B&B in Lier? Castellier is just minutes from the Grote Markt, the Beguinage (UNESCO), and the world-famous Zimmer Tower. Spacious, quiet, and with free parking — ideal for those who want to explore the city without searching for a parking spot.

20 min by car / 15 min by train from Lier

Antwerp

Visit Antwerp by day and sleep peacefully in the countryside. B&B Castellier is the smart choice for those coming to Antwerp for shopping, museums (MAS, Rubens House), the port, or a diamond exchange — without the crowds and parking stress of the city centre.

Castellier sits right in the heart of the Kempen

Antwerp Kempen

The Antwerp Kempen is the green lung of Flanders: forests, ponds, heathland, and the most extensive cycling-node network in Europe. From B&B Castellier you set off directly from the driveway on dozens of walking and cycling routes.

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