SHWAY is a young hospitality brand, founded in 2019, renowned for its prime locations in the heart of Antwerp, stylish interior design, and seamless guest experiences. Each stay is thoughtfully curated to provide both comfort and convenience, with smooth check-ins and personalized service as standard. Founder and host Liselore goes the extra mile, offering guests her exclusive hand-picked city guide, packed with insider tips to help you discover the very best of Antwerp. Whether it’s the local hotspots or hidden gems, you’ll feel fully immersed in the city from the moment you arrive.

The First Mate's Watch is the brand new addition to the collection of hospitality brand SHWAY in Antwerp. Located within 15 minutes walking distance from the city's top attractions, this high-end one-bedroom apartment offers you the perfect blend of comfort and design. You will enter the apartment with a codelock and step right in to the hallway with built-in closet, the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom on your right and the living room with open kitchen and dining area in front of you. You will definitely first be drawn to the big windows with the most amazing view over the MAS Museum and old harbor of Antwerp, which makes this apartment so very unique and stunning! The master bedroom is very quiet as it is located in the back of the building; the soft colors, the queen size boxspring bed with custom-made headboard and Egyptian cotton linen, the big TV with streaming services and down pillows and 240cm duvet, make sure you have the ultimate hotel suite feeling. The en-suite bathroom has a rain shower, a big sink, and shampoo and bath gel from Marie Stella Maris. The spacious living area with high ceiling consists out of the big round dining table with 4 chairs, the big floor pillow, the sofa bed where you can sit comfortably on with 4 people and watch all your favorite movies from on the big TV with streaming services (Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, built-in Chrome-cast). The sofa can be turned into a (super comfortable) double bed for 1 or 2 people. The spacious and fully equipped kitchen has a combi-oven, a fridge and freezer, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a water kettle, cooking- and table utensils and basic amenities: coffee, tea, sugar, olive oil, pepper & salt, dishwashing tablets and soap. This one-bedroom apartment is located at the third floor of the building, which you can reach by a typical Antwerp steep small staircase. It takes around 60 stairs to reach the first floor.

Just a stone's throw away from the Historic Center, this neighborhood called 'The little island' is a former harbor district that has been transformed into a dynamic mix of modern and authentic architecture, historic charm, and lively culture. With its trendy restaurants, little bakeries, cozy cafes, art galleries, old warehouses and the city highlight the MAS Museum, this neighborhood is one of the best area's to explore Antwerp from. You will find yourself within 10 minutes walking distance to the Historic Center and 15 minutes walking distance to the cities top attractions!