You get preemptive pardon from us for the shopping spree you will have in Antwerp. After all, while you are in such a hip city that breathes in creativity and breathes out an amazing array of shops, resistance is futile. Frugality can wait till you’re back home. But now, dive into sustainable fashion, a surprising diversity of pralines that look like tiny sculptures, comics and gadgets, fascinating fossils and seashells, local cookies, zero waste groceries… Antwerp will surprise you with wants you didn’t even imagine you would ever have.
Our neighbourhood, with its small independent shops, bakeries and boutiques will make you want to wear, smell, and eat Antwerp! Try on some new clothes influenced by the local style, buy a bunch of flowers, and stop by a couple of delicatessen and small grocery shops to set up a great dinner night back at your YAYS place, or buy some interesting keepsake to take back home.
Have a look at our shops selection and find the perfect gift for yourself or those at home who didn’t have the chance to get a taste of this amazing city for themselves.
Ask your YAYS insiders for more inspiration!