Ghent

Travel Guide

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Belfry of Ghent which includes a city, night scenes and modern architecture
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Where to stay in Ghent

Ghent Town Hall featuring a sunset, an administrative buidling and street scenes

Ghent City Centre

5/5(94 area reviews)

Historic sites, cafes, and museums are some highlights of Ghent City Centre. Make a stop by Masons' Guild Hall or Belfry of Ghent while you're exploring.

Ghent City Centre
"Feestlokaal van Vooruit" is a historic hall complex built in 1913. Originally it was the party and arts centre of the Ghent labour movement. Since 1982 it has been used by “Arts Centre Vooruit”. They organize numerous events in the 5 most important halls of the building such as debates, literature evenings, concerts, parties, stage performances, dance ... #Ghent #Trovember

Kunstenkwartier

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Kunstenkwartier is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Peter's Square and Vooruit Arts Centre.

Kunstenkwartier
Citadel Park which includes a garden, a cascade and a lake or waterhole

Stationsbuurt Noord

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historic sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Ghent University Botanical Garden or City Museum for Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.

Stationsbuurt Noord
The Campo Santo in Sint-Amandsberg

Sint-Amandsberg

4/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Sint-Amandsberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Illuseum or ElenQVino.

Sint-Amandsberg
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Moscou

When in Moscou, you can plan a visit to Ghelamco Arena and Small Beguinage Ghent, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Moscou
Gravensteen showing a river or creek, a castle and street scenes

Patershol

5/5(4 area reviews)

Patershol is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gravensteen Castle and Old Fish Market.

Patershol
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is AED 437 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
AED 437
AED 500 total
13 Jun - 14 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (507 reviews)
"Great hotel. Easy 12 minute bus ride on the 19 bus from the train station. Friendly staff and the restaurants were excellent"

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is AED 355 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 355
AED 406 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (879 reviews)
"Really good location right in the centre, a few steps from the rivers and canals. Very good breakfast and coffee, tea and water available in reception"

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is AED 354 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 354
AED 405 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
"Fantastic property, very clean and extremely easy to check in."

Reviewed on 7 June 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
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Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
"Fantastic property, very clean and extremely easy to check in."

Reviewed on 7 June 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
29 KOOPVAARDIJLAAN, Ghent
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Great stay for a group or a family. Great customer service, very comfortable for either work visit or vacation!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
The Hide
The Hide
134 Nederkouter, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Book Tower and Bijloke Music Center are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"All perfect, just a little bit loud early in the morning, we are aware it was because of some constructions around, overall the place it’s really nice, and the staff very efficient when trying to solve an issue with the booked room, they upgraded us to another one of their rooms, which we appreciate ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

The Hide
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Popular places to visit

Gravensteen showing a river or creek, a castle and street scenes

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(112 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Ghent when you stop by Gravensteen Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Gravensteen Castle
Ghent Town Hall featuring heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and interior views

Ghent Town Hall

4/5(9 reviews)

Ghent Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ghent, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Ghent Town Hall
Saint Bavo Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Saint Bavo Cathedral

4.5/5(60 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Ghent with a trip to Saint Bavo Cathedral. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Saint Bavo Cathedral
Belfry of Ghent which includes a city, night scenes and modern architecture

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ghent when you spend time at Belfry of Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Belfry of Ghent
St. Nicholas\' Church featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

St. Nicholas' Church

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Ghent when you spend time at St. Nicholas' Church. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

St. Nicholas' Church
Citadel Park showing a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a park

Citadel Park

Citadel Park is just one of the places to see in Ghent, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

Citadel Park

Reviews of Ghent

4.7
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Do not drive a car. GPS does not always reflect current pedestrian only zones. Very walkable historic city center.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love it!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

See Ghent at night! It’s beautifully lit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If it weren't so cold, I would love to live there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It's a beautiful city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Ghent is a fairy tale town worth exploring over several days! There's fine dining (we recommend Balls and Glory), chocolate shops and tons of shopping. Every building is gorgeous and there's more beauty around every corner. Gravensteen a must.