Heirnis Travel Guide
Ghent
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.

Ghent University
Enjoy the student vibe at Ghent University during your stay in Ghent. 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.

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.
Top hotels in Heirnis

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Hotel has no laundry service. It’s a good idea.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Luxurious, excellent.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

NH Collection Gent
Didn’t have breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
Absolutely loved the table tennis and the communal spaces. The room was small but perfectly functional and was just what we needed. Car park was easy to find and it was an easy walk into town. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG
Your staff were a credit to you, simply brilliant and faultless, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The facilities and cleanliness were excellent too, breakfast also excellent, thank you. My only criticism would be the additional cost for parking, which we felt was excessive.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Aparthotel Castelnou
We had a lovely stay in Gent at the CASTLENOU apartment/hoIel.I would suggest having complimentary coffee snd tea available for guests. There are both in the rooms, however a limited selection. Breakfast had an extensive selection of a variety of breakfast foods for fifferent cultures. We had a suite ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heirnis

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.

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.

Muinkparkwijk
Muinkparkwijk is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ghent area, you might plan a trip to St. Peter's Square or Book Tower.

Dampoortwijk
While Dampoortwijk may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Bavo's Abbey and Portus Ganda.

Kunstenkwartier
Kunstenkwartier is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grand Beguinage St Elisabeth and St. Peter's Square.
