Mechelen: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 75 - 150 Hotel Malcot
 Malcot is a secluded hotel in green surroundings, 20 minutes´ walk from the centre of Mechelen. It benefits from free Wi-Fi, free parking and a … MoreEUR 70 - 105 Hotel Egmont
 This hotel, situated only 400 metres from Mechelen Railway Station and a 10-minute walk from the Grote Markt, features a bar with a terrace. A bicycle… MoreEUR 69 - 249 Martin´s Patershof
 The brand-new Martin´s Patershof hotel in the heart of historical Mechelen offers unique accommodation in a former church. Centrally located, Br… MoreEUR 49 - 259 Mercure Mechelen Vé
 This design hotel is situated in a former fish-smoking factory from 1923 and offers elegant rooms and historic features. Mercure Vé includes a 24-hou… MoreEUR 59 - 99,109 Novotel Mechelen Centrum
 Novotel Mechelen Centrum is located along the Dijle River and in the heart of Mechelen, a 2-minute walk from the Fish Market. All guest rooms are air-… MoreEUR 40 - 799 NH Mechelen
 NH Mechelen is located at the Korenmarkt, in the historic city centre of Mechelen. The hotel offers a late check-out on Sundays and is only a 5-minute… MoreEUR 65 - 125 Hotel Domein Montreal
 Hotel Domein Montreal is surrounded by a pond in an oasis of green, a 5-minute drive from the city centre of Mechelen. The hotel is located a 2-minute… MoreEUR 98 - 153 Hotel Den Wolsack
 The hotel “Den Wolsack” is situated in a beautiful renovated neoclassical building, in the very heart of Mechelen´s city centre at the foot … MoreEUR 100 - 150 Dusk till dawn - The red spot
 ´Dusk till dawn´ offers great overnight accommodation in the town´s old centre. Historic charm and modern design combine harmoniousl… MoreEUR 74 - 97 Carolus
 Hotel Carolus is situated in a 15th century brewery, a 10-minute walk from the Grote Markt and a 5-minute car ride from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel station. … MoreEUR 40 - 199 Express By Holiday Inn Mechelen City Centre
 Enjoy elegant guest rooms, with a power shower and in-house movie system, at competitive rates in the very heart of historical Mechelen.
The Express … MoreEUR 84 - 89 Hobbit Hotel Mechelen
 This hotel is situated on the edge of Mechelen in a quiet location. Hobbit Hotel features a restaurant, bar and private on-site parking a 5-minute dri… MoreEUR 59 - 145 Hotel 3 Paardekens
 This renewed budget hotel is located in the city centre of Mechelen. From the roof terrace, you have a unique view on the Rombouts Cathedral.
The mod… MoreEUR 70 - 175 Best Western Gulden Anker
 Best Western Gulden Anker is situated only 10 minutes away from the city centre and the central station. It is also close to the E19 road.
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Mechelen: Guide
Mechelen is a historically important city located on the river Dyle in the center of Flanders, one of the three regions in Belgium. It lies about halfway between Antwerp and Brussels and has approximately 75,000 inhabitants.
Understand
Mechelen is developing into the center of non-profit or non-gouvernamental organisations for flanders. Some famous examples are Natuurpunt, AFS, the Red Cross, ...
This is mainly because it's very easily reachable (by train or by highway) but not as expensive as Brussels.
Inhabitants are called "Maneblussers" (moon-firemen). The story goes that one day long time ago the moonlight was shining on the unfinished St.-Romboutstoren and that some people thought it was burning. The whole city was mobilised to extinguish the fire but there was no fire to extinguish.
Get in
Mechelen is easily reached by train. From Brussels and Antwerp it takes about 25 minutes.
You can also reach by taking a bus from Antwerp.
Mechelen lies at the E19-highway.
Just outside the main train station you'll find a bus station with connections to many places in the vicinity.
Get around
The city center is about 15 minutes walk from the train station. Mechelen is a very compact city, so you can reach most places on foot. There are a few bus routes through and radiating from the city center in case you need them.
See
St. Rumbold's Cathedral (Sint-Romboutskathedraal)
Maanrock, on the Grote Markt and in the IJzerenleen. End of August. A 2-day free festival. http://www.maanrock.be/
Brewery Het Anker. Features locally brewed Mechelse Bruynen and Gouden Carolus. http://www.hetanker.be/ Guido Gezellelaan 49' (on the ringway around the city center'').
Hotel Vé (opening foreseen July 2006), . A stylish hotel located on one of the most ancient markets of Mechelen: the fish market. The hotel is constructed in a factory where they used to smoke fish. Impressive how they mixed the former destination of the building with the hotel-accommodation. During the weekends prices are very affordable!
The city code for Mechelen is 15.
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The Museum of Toys (Speelgoedmuseum)
The Market Square (Grote Markt) and the surrounding shopping streets Bruul and IJzerenleen.
Planckendael Animal Park (Dierenpark Planckendael) http://www.planckendael.be
Vrijbroek Park (Vrijbroekpark)
Refuge of Tongerlo now there's the manifacture of De Wit in it. Which are royal manifacturers of tapistry. They conserve and create tapestries. There are guided visits. http://www.dewit.be/Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
De Stille Genieter Café with 350 different kinds of beer, has the feel of a brown café not far from the Vismarkt.
'''Various cafes on the VismarktSleep
Zandpoort Youth Hostel, Zandpoortvest, 27 85 39 (fax: 27.85.40), . 20 min. from the main train station, 15 min. from the city center. 15-20€.Contact
Stay safe
Mechelen had some problems with some youthgroups. There is no immediate threath if you stay on touristic routes, but certain neighbourhoods are to be avoided at night.
The city used to have one of the highest criminality rates of Flanders. Since 2003 the city is reviving again.Get out