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Up to ±50 guests · Fireplace
The Great Hall
The beating heart of the palace, with a monumental fireplace and lavish ornamentation. Ideal for dinners (±50 guests seated), meetings and presentations.
Anno 1520 · Antwerp
Het HuisHappaert
Your own city palace in Antwerp. A centuries-old house for special stays and private gatherings — exclusively for your group.
1520
Heritage
The house of knights and burgomasters
Ever since knight Jan Happaert laid the first stone in 1520, this residence has been a silent witness to Antwerp's Golden Age. For centuries it housed the city's most influential figures, from burgomasters to noble artists.
Its grandeur remains untouched. Careful restoration has preserved every fresco, every parquet floor and every historic ornament — an invitation to write your own chapter within these walls.
1520
First stone laid
7
Bedrooms
±50
Guests at table
The Spaces
Distinctive spaces
For exceptional moments, chosen with care
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Piano Room & Garden Room together ±25 guests · Antique pianoforte
The Piano Room
An atmospheric salon with an antique pianoforte. A serene setting for presentations, lectures and intimate gatherings.
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Together with the Piano Room ±25 guests · Garden view
The Garden Room
Bathed in daylight overlooking the historic inner garden. Perfect for smaller gatherings, workshops and lunches.
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Open air · Receptions & lunches
The Inner Garden
A historic, enchanting cobbled courtyard framed by greenery. A magical setting for open-air receptions and lunches.
Services
What we make possible
Het Huis Happaert is deliberately small-scale. We do not host large parties, raves or noisy events, but intimate, considered gatherings that honour the house and its guests. The entire house is exclusively for hire for your company.
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Private stay
A weekend with family or friends, or another special occasion. The entire house — seven bedrooms for up to fourteen guests — reserved for your company alone.
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Business stay
Board meetings, executive offsites and strategic sessions in an inspiring historic setting that impresses.
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Small private gatherings
Dinners, lunches, presentations, intimate ceremonies and celebrations, lectures and workshops in the historic salons.
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Film & photography
An authentic 16th-century backdrop for film shoots and photoshoots.
Stay
Sleep among the centuries
Seven characterful bedrooms offer an intimate home for up to fourteen guests. Group bookings only — we do not rent out individual rooms.
Rates
Rates & practical info
Exclusive use of the entire house from € 5.000, including seven bedrooms for up to fourteen guests. For business gatherings and private occasions we are glad to prepare a bespoke proposal.
Exclusive use of the entire house
from€ 5.000
including seven bedrooms for up to fourteen guestsBespoke
For business gatherings and private occasions we are glad to prepare a bespoke proposal.
Prices excl. cleaning and tourist tax.
Occasion
- Private stay — family & friends
- Business stay — meetings & offsites
- Private gatherings — dinners, lectures, workshops
- Film & photo shoots
Venue use
- Exclusive use of the entire house
- Great Hall & guests at table: ±50 guests each
- Piano Room & Garden Room together: ±25 guests
- Overnight: 7 rooms, up to 14 guests (group bookings only)
Catering
- A dinner in the historic salons, prepared by a chef of your choice
- Catering on request
- Option to arrange your own drinks & dinner
Facilities
- WiFi
- Sound system & lighting
- Beamer, screen & podium
- Inner garden & terrace
- 5 bathrooms
- Paid parking within walking distance
- Bed linen and towels included
- Pets not allowed
Gallery
In pictures
A closer look at the house and its rooms
Q & A
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Het Huis Happaert host?
Het Huis Happaert seats up to ±50 guests at table in the Great Hall; the Piano Room and Garden Room together hold ±25 guests. It is a deliberately small-scale venue, not suited to large parties.
Can I hire the entire house exclusively?
Yes. Het Huis Happaert is always let exclusively — one company at a time. You have the whole city palace at your disposal, including the historic salons and the hidden inner garden.
Can I stay overnight at Het Huis Happaert?
Yes. Seven characterful bedrooms sleep up to fourteen guests. Overnight stays are available only as a group booking of the entire house — we do not rent out individual rooms.
Can I hold an intimate wedding or ceremony here?
Yes. The house lends itself to intimate ceremonies, wedding celebrations and private gatherings for a small circle. We do not host large parties or noisy events, only considered gatherings that honour the house.
Is Het Huis Happaert suitable for business meetings?
Certainly. Board meetings, executive offsites and strategic sessions take place in an inspiring historic setting, with WiFi, sound system, beamer, screen and podium.
Can the house be used for film and photo shoots?
Yes. The authentic 16th-century backdrop of frescoes, parquet floors and historic ornamentation is a sought-after film location and setting for photoshoots.
What does it cost to hire Het Huis Happaert?
Exclusive use of the entire house starts from € 5.000, including seven bedrooms for up to fourteen guests. Prices exclude cleaning and tourist tax; for business and private occasions we prepare a bespoke proposal.
Where is Het Huis Happaert located?
Het Huis Happaert is at Happaertstraat 25, 2000 Antwerp, in the historic heart of the city. Paid parking is within walking distance.
To step into Het Huis Happaert is to pass through a doorway in time, where every creak of the parquet tells a story five centuries deep.
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