Ghent City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Gravensteen Castle
You can find out about the history of Ghent with a stop at Gravensteen Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Ghent Town Hall
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.
Saint Bavo Cathedral
Saint Bavo Cathedral 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.
St. Nicholas' Church
Find out about the history of Ghent when you take a trip to St. Nicholas' Church. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Belfry of Ghent
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.
Old Meat Market Hall
During your visit to Ghent, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Meat Market Hall. Experience the theatre scene and museums in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Ghent City Centre
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Hotel has no laundry service. It’s a good idea.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
NH Collection Gent
Didn’t have breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Getaway Gent
Good location and close to Station GENT-DAMPOORT
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Novotel Gent Centrum
Clean room, great staff, and perfect location
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Ghent Marriott Hotel
Hotel is perfectly located to explore the city centre in foot. Parking is expensive but worth it for the location - can be reserved but we had no problem getting a space without reserving. They were happy for us to park a lot earlier than check in time. Room clean & comfortable with spacious ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Wonderful as always, very clean & quiet. About 500m from T1 & T2 tram stop (from Railway Station) with an almost straight walk to the hotel. Handy for nearby town centre
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ghent City Centre
Graslei and Korenlei
If you're spending some time in Graslei and Korenlei, Korenmarkt Square and St. Michael's Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Patershol
Patershol is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gravensteen Castle and Old Fish Market.
Sluizeken
Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Friday Market Square and Gravensteen Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Red Light District
While there might not be top attractions in Red Light District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Glass Alley and Capitole Theatre.
Zuid
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Zuid. You might want to make time for a stop at Ghent South Shopping Center or Ghent Public Library.
St. Macharius
Unique features of St. Macharius include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by St. Bavo's Abbey or Pius X Chapel while you're exploring the area.
