Location and accessibility
B&B Villa Rafels is easily accessible by car and by public transport
When you come by car:
From Ghent:
After the Kennedy Tunnel (E17) Take Exit 5 “Wilrijk-Berchem”; Turn left at the traffic lights. Then at the next lights turn left towards “Singel-Zuid”. At the second lights on the right (of Putlei). At the end of the from Putlei to the left (Mark Gravelei) and then the first left. You are in the Arthur Goemaerelei. Drive until almost the end of the Arthur Goemaerelei, on the left side is the bed and breakfast.
From Brussels:
In the Craeybeckx Tunnel (E19) Follow direction “Antwerpen Centrum”; At Take the lights after the tunnel to the left (Singel). Then take the third lights on the right (from Putlei). At the end of the from Putlei to the left (Mark Gravelei) and then the first left. You are in the Arthur Goemaerelei. Drive until almost the end of the Arthur Goemaerelei, on the left side is the bed and breakfast.
From the Netherlands:
Follow the Ring towards “Brussel Wilrijk E19-A12” and take Exit “Berchem”; Follow the direction “Wilrijk – Antwerpen Centrum A12” and keep to the right. Then at the traffic lights (the Crowne Plaza Hotel is on your right) turn right until the second traffic lights where you take left direction “Singel-Zuid”. At the second traffic lights turn right (from Putlei). At the end of the from Putlei to the left (Mark Gravelei) and then the first left. You are in the Arthur Goemaerelei. Drive until almost the end of the Arthur Goemaerelei, on the left side is the bed and breakfast.
Parking Facilities:
The large parking lot at the end of the Arthur Goemarelei is free. In all other streets, paying parking is available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sms parking is possible. More info
Antwerp Low Emission Zone
Villa Rafels and the parking are located in the Low emission zone of the city of Antwerp. This is the only way to drive vehicles that meet certain environmental criteria. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the Low emission zone, please consult the website Https://www.antwerpen.be/nl/overzicht/auto/lage-emissiezone
If you come by public transport:
- If you take the railway station towards ‘Antwerpen Zuid’, the Bed&Beakfast is situated within a 10 mins walking distance
- If you take the railway station towards Antwerp Central and prefer continuing by tram, you can take the
- Line 2 towards Hoboken and get off at ‘DeSingel’, the Bed&Breakfast is situated within a 5 mins walking distance
duration: +/-10 min. - Line 6 towards Olympiade and get off at ‘DeSingel’, the Bed&Breakfast is situated within a 5 mins walking distance
duration: +/-10 min.
- Line 2 towards Hoboken and get off at ‘DeSingel’, the Bed&Breakfast is situated within a 5 mins walking distance
- For more info:
• www.belgianrail.be
• www.delijn.be