Boulevard Leopold Rooms and Suites Review | Hotels Above Par

"Tucked in Antwerp’s quiet Jewish Quarters, this impeccably preserved 1890 townhouse—originally built by diamond trader Joseph Zimmer and sensitively renovated after a 2005 sale—operates as an intimate five-room bed & breakfast that even counts Dua Lipa among its guests. The owner, Martin, has personally curated a striking interior full of lamps, taxidermy, old books and antique furniture, and he also prepares a homemade breakfast served in a sun-drenched Orangerie filled with plants. Original architectural details remain throughout—large French windows, exaggerated ceilings, original hardwood floors, marble fireplaces and a master suite with 1912 bathroom tiles and a gas fireplace—creating a historic-yet-chic, decor-forward vibe. With no gym, spa, or full-service restaurant, the property favors quality over quantity: personalized, uncomplicated service, easy solo-run booking and check-in, and tailored local recommendations; rates start around €130/night and the city is easily reached (about two hours by train from Paris) with trams making local exploration simple."