The stay at the appartement of anke was very nice.
Location: The appartement is located in a more tranquile suburb. The fact that is just outside of the ring shouldnt set anybody off: the center is very easily reachable by train. But do consider the bikes as well: extremely easy to arrange and to go around with. It'll relieve your legs on the long shopping and cultural strolls in antwerp.
The appartement: very cosy and the decorations make you feel right at home. One of the things i find very important: it was very clean. The couch is nice to relax after a long day. The kitchen has the basic equipements so definetly sufficient to cook a good meal. The apartment is simply a very good choice if you spent the day in town and need to be in the appartement for a bit of lounging and sleeping.
To me one of the minor set backs was the difference in height of the matrasses of the two person bed.
Anke is quick in responding and is very good in communicating. I made my own miscommunication in the arrival time. Anke took it very sportive and everything turned out alright.
My tips on antwerp:
Have dinner at the nepalese restaurant in the asian part of town.
Check the website of the photo museum before going there. Only one of the four floors was opened at our visiting.
Have a clasy breakfast at amuze (muse, muze??) the one with bubbles wont disappoint you!
Do the subterranean tour in the center of town: reserve way before you go!
Go to the cinema: the laser 3-D is a nice experience.
Skip: friture snackbar number one in the center of town: not cheap and the fries are standard.
Could not find the bit more value for money shops. Antwerp was way more expensive then i thought.