Kunstenkwartier Travel Guide

Ghent

Château des comtes de Gand
Château des comtes de Gand
"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
City library "De Krook" was built in 2017 by architects Coussée & Goris and Aranda Pigam Vilalta Arquitectes. The sculpture group in front, 3 metres high, is a work by artist Michaël Borremans*. It shows a group of 4 people, each with a different skin colour, leaning their heads against each other. The work symbolizes the exchange of knowledge and culture at the Krook. #Ghent #Trovember #Architecture #Art *Michaël Borremans is a Belgian painter and sculptor. Borremans' work can be seen in the collections of, among others, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Not everything is medieval in the city centre. “De Krook”, the new public library, opened in March 2017. #architecture #Ghent #Trovember

Popular places to visit

Ghent, Belgium, at sunset in spring with a rainbow. Historic city where you can see both Korenlei and Graslei as the river Lys

Ghent University

4/5(13 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Ghent University during your stay in Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Ghent University
Gravensteen featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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.

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

Ghent Town Hall

4/5(11 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 which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Saint Bavo Cathedral

4.5/5(71 reviews)

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.

Saint Bavo Cathedral
St. Nicholas\' Church showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

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.

St. Nicholas' Church
Citadel Park which includes a statue or sculpture, a garden and heritage architecture

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

Top hotels in Kunstenkwartier

JAM Ghent

JAM Ghent

Gaspar de Craeyerstraat 2 Ghent Belgium
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.971.125 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.971.125 ₫
2.478.520 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Peter's Square and Kuipke are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
The hotel was very cool, with great rooms and nice open spaces. Plus, it was close to plenty of great restaurants and a short walk from the old city.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

JAM Ghent
ibis Gent Centrum Opera

ibis Gent Centrum Opera

3 out of 5
Nederkouter 24 Ghent
The price is 2.140.218 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.140.218 ₫
2.666.375 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (368 reviews)
Clean. Great staff.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

ibis Gent Centrum Opera
One Two Four Hotel & Spa

One Two Four Hotel & Spa

124 Bagattenstraat Ghent
Stay at this spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vooruit Arts Centre and Book Tower are located ...
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One Two Four Hotel & Spa
The Hide

The Hide

4 out of 5
134 Nederkouter Ghent Vlaams Gewest
The price is 4.003.970 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
4.003.970 ₫
4.753.777 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Book Tower and Grand Beguinage St Elisabeth ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
The Daydreamer was well located, and very attractive, with trompe l’oeil fragments on the ceiling. Everything was well appointed, and the shower gel smells wonderful. The staff was responsive and helpful.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

The Hide
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17 Ghent
The price is 2.102.356 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.102.356 ₫
2.625.499 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Very nice hotel, new and clean in great location.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10 Ghent
The price is 3.525.130 ₫ per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
3.525.130 ₫
4.217.477 ₫ total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (673 reviews)
The room was nice but the bed uncomfortable and bedding very poor quality. Good hotels should invest in good pillows and towels. Location is what it is but easy enough to get a taxi. Staff were nice throughout.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
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Other neighbourhoods around Kunstenkwartier

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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.

Zuid
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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 Capitole Theatre.

Muinkparkwijk
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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.

Red Light District
Citadel Park featuring a waterfall, a lake or waterhole and a park

Stationsbuurt Noord

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Museum of Fine Arts or Ghent University Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.

Stationsbuurt Noord
Ghent Town Hall featuring street scenes, a sunset and an administrative building

Ghent City Centre

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

Historical 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
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Strop

While Strop isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Fine Arts and St. Peter's Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Strop

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