Park close to De Roma with SparkSpot
More and more visitors choose to reserve a parking space in advance to be certain of a spot. SparkSpot makes this easy: you search for an available private parking space near De Roma, select your preferred time and confirm your booking. This avoids unnecessary driving around Borgerhout and ensures you arrive at your event on time.
Private parking spaces are often more conveniently located and more practical than public parking options. With SparkSpot, you can also count on transparent pricing and a smooth reservation process. For local residents or owners of a driveway or garage near De Roma, SparkSpot provides a safe and straightforward way to earn extra income by renting out unused parking spaces.
De Roma: a historic landmark in Borgerhout
De Roma first opened in 1928 as a luxurious cinema and remained one of Antwerp’s largest film theatres for many years. It later evolved into a major venue for music and events, welcoming both international artists and local performers. After a long period of closure, a group of volunteers began restoring the building in 2002, after which the venue reopened as a cultural hub.
Today, De Roma is a vibrant meeting place where culture, community involvement and heritage come together. Its location in a busy urban district, however, means that planning your parking in advance is highly advisable.
Parking in the area: what you need to know
The streets surrounding De Roma form a residential neighbourhood with limited parking capacity. Parking is paid from Monday to Saturday between 9.00 and 19.00. During events, demand increases significantly. For this reason, it is sensible to consider alternatives such as Park & Rides, public transport, cycling, or booking a SparkSpot space in advance.
De Roma also lies within Antwerp’s low-emission zone. Not every vehicle is permitted to enter, so checking in advance is essential.
Parking options near De Roma
Below is an overview of the main parking possibilities.
Park & Rides on the edge of Antwerp
A Park & Ride is often the most convenient and environmentally friendly option. You park for free and continue your journey by tram, bus or bicycle towards Borgerhout.
Some of the most practical P+R locations for visiting De Roma are:
- P+R Wommelgem: tram 8 takes you directly to metro stop Zegel, within walking distance of De Roma.
- P+R Schoonselhof: tram 10 runs straight to Zegel.
- P+R Merksem: take tram 2 or 3 to metro stop Astrid and change to tram 8 or 10.
- P+R Linkeroever / Melsele / Luchtbal / Olympiade / Bosuil: strong connections to the city centre via the tram network and easy transfers towards Borgerhout.
If you prefer not to change trams: from metro stop Astrid, the walk to De Roma takes around 20 minutes.
Other parking options in the area
In addition to the Park & Rides, there are a few smaller, unguarded car parks in the wider neighbourhood. Do bear in mind that capacity is limited and some locations fall within the low-emission zone.
- Parking ’t Centrum (Trix / Carrefour) – around 60 spaces, inside the LEZ
- Parking West Rivierenhof – around 100 spaces, followed by a 15-minute walk or tram 10
- Parking Sint-Fredegandus (Deurne) – around 55 spaces, 15 minutes on foot or tram 10
These car parks are best suited to visitors who have some extra time and do not mind a short walk.
Cycling
For those living in or near Antwerp, cycling is an easy way to reach De Roma. A free bicycle parking area for around 130 bikes is available roughly 150 metres past the entrance towards the Singel (Turnhoutsebaan 340). It opens from 19.00 during events and closes one hour after the performance.
Note: the bike parking is not open during film screenings.
Several Velo Antwerpen stations are also located nearby, making shared bikes a practical option for visitors travelling into the city by public transport.
Travelling to De Roma by train, tram or bus
Antwerpen-Centraal and Antwerpen-Berchem stations are located 1.6 and 1.8 kilometer from De Roma respectively, making them convenient choices for those leaving the car at home.
From Antwerpen-Centraal:
Take metro 8 or 10 from metro stop Astrid, or a tram/bus from the Astridplein to De Roma. Walking to De Roma takes about 20 minutes.
From Antwerpen-Berchem:
Bus 30 stops at halte De Roma. Walking takes roughly 25 minutes.
Tram and bus lines stopping close to De Roma:
- 24, 30, 40, X41, X42, 416, 418 at halte De Roma
- 8 and 10 at metro stop Zegel (less than 100 metres from the entrance)
The low-emission zone
De Roma lies fully within Antwerp’s low-emission zone. Vehicles with high emissions are not permitted to enter, so be sure to check whether your vehicle complies before travelling.
Foreign number plates (excluding Dutch plates) must also be registered free of charge within 24 hours of entering the zone.
Why SparkSpot is a smart parking alternative for De Roma
Parking around De Roma remains challenging. As a result, many visitors arrive much earlier or later than intended, or end up choosing a parking space far from the venue. SparkSpot offers a practical and reliable solution: reserving a private parking space within walking distance of De Roma.
For residents of Borgerhout or owners of a parking space nearby, SparkSpot also provides a safe and transparent way to earn additional income. Listing a space is free, and commission is only charged once the space generates earnings, which keeps the risk low.
