Featuring a garden and views of garden, Rock Lobster City Lodge is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Antwerp, less than 1 km from Station Antwerpen-Berchem. This bed and breakfast provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. Featuring a private entrance, the bed and breakfast allows guests to maintain their privacy. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units come with a coffee machine, while selected rooms include a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, a microwave and a minibar. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. A bar can be found on-site. A bicycle rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. Popular points of interest near Rock Lobster City Lodge include De Keyserlei, Astrid Square Antwerp and Antwerp Zoo. The nearest airport is Antwerp International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Antwerp
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexis
    Belgium Belgium
    Bart and Eva can’t be described. You have to get your own experience and make your own decision. Definitely a place to bookmark if you are looking to experience the Antwerps music scene… Exceptional bedding 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #soulfulpeople #musicscene
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable rooms, quiet, quirky, extremely friendly hosts, wonderful location
  • Kim
    Denmark Denmark
    Perfect location, comfortable rooms, cozy garden - amazing hosts Eva and Bart.
  • Jeff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We’ve returned again due to the fabulous hosts and the amazing accommodation.
  • Izaak
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The best guesthouse experience we have ever had. Bart and Eva give a lovely warm and genuine welcome, and nothing is too much trouble. They offered great insight about the city, and topped it off with incredible creativity in the room designs, and...
  • Martin
    Germany Germany
    This is great place with great hosts! We had a perfect time. Very good breakfast!
  • Nadezhda
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Friendly and open owners, nice feeling after staying in this place
  • Bas
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is perfect, right in the middle of where the action is in Zurenborg quarter, but at the same time very quiet. The hosts are born for this, they are just so nice and warm, making you feel welome immediately and very willing to give...
  • Stefano
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    The staff is friendly and available, there was an issue in my room which was quickly fixed. Excellent breakfast with plenty of food and of course if you like music it is the right place!
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rock Lobster Lodge is fabulous, a home away from home, comfortable bed and has everything you need.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi there, I see that check-in is until 20:00. I am thinking of booking for Monday 4th Oct but would only arrive around 21-22h. Will this be ok? thanks Jennifer

    Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your question! Checking in around 21 to 22 hours is not a problem, if you alert us in advance. We hope we may welcome you soon! Best regards, Eva and Bart
    Answered on 2 October 2021
  • There any rooms on the ground floor? I can't do stairs. Thanks Meg

    Dear Meg, our lounge and breakfast room are situated on the ground floor. The rooms are on the first, second and third floor. So I'm afraid we can't accommodate your wishes... All the best, Eva and Bart
    Answered on 10 October 2024

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 295 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Eva has been a human rights activist for Amnesty International for the last ten years. Bart has been a music journalist for the best part of 30 years. Both of us have travelled the world, and we were missing the personal touch in the big chain hotels we usually got stuck in. So we started to list all the things we wanted and missed. This became the base for our own Rock Lobster City Lodge. We offer a personal service, and strive to create a home from home. No matter how long you stay, or what the purpose of your visit to Antwerp is, we want to make your stay as comfortable (and efficient) as we possibly can.

Property information

Rock Lobster City Lodge is a music themed b&b with five rooms, every one of them decorated in it's own musical theme -blues, jazz, electronic, glamrock and icelandic. A couple of times a month, we also host exclusieve intimate living room concerts in the lounge area (40 people maximum) by well known national and international stars. Every room has it's own soundtrack, the walls are decorated with photographs by some of the worlds best rock photographers, and as the co-owner has been a music journalist for the past 30 years, there's plenty of autographed memorabilia by superstars like adele, springsteen, bowie, U2, Foo Fighters, Muse, etc.. But don't worry: our City Lodge does NOT look like a scruffy backstage area. We like people to relax in the lounge, play vinyl records (we have quite a collection), enjoy a local beer or try the Antwerp Strange Donkey, one of the best gins in the world. And if prefer a quit night.. we've invested in fantastic Beta-beds, so you'll feel totally re-energised in the morning. Ready for a sumptuous breakfast with bread from the only Michelin-starred bakery in the city.

Neighbourhood information

Zurenborg is one of the safest areas in Antwerp. It's a very vibrant place, and Dageraadplaats - a square with plenty of excellent bars and restaurants- is the place where locals young and old come to meet. They'll have a beer, go out to have dinner or just sit themselves on a terrace with a book or a newspaper. You'll like the architecture of this area. Most buildings date from the late 1800's, ours originates from 1898, and you can take a wonderfulp stroll through atmospheric streets. Parking in this neighborhood is almost free (just 3,8 euro for a whole day) and with a little bit of luck you can park right in front of the property. If you're traveling with kids, the Antwerp Zoo -just a 10 minute walk- is a great option to spend a (rainy) day. And it just takes a ten minute tram ride to reach the shopping streets, musea, concert venues and yet more café's and restaurants.

Languages spoken

English,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rock Lobster City Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Garden
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
Rock Lobster City Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroBancontact Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rock Lobster City Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Rock Lobster City Lodge

  • The prices at Rock Lobster City Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Rock Lobster City Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Rock Lobster City Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Rock Lobster City Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Rock Lobster City Lodge is 1.7 miles from the centre of Antwerp. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.