Oostakker Travel Guide
Ghent
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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 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.
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.
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 Oostakker
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
This hotel was lovely. The location was perfect, the staff were so helpful and friendly. I loved my stay here! Would highly recommend !
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Luxurious, excellent.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Ghent
NH Collection Gent
Front desk was very nice and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Getaway Gent
Good location and close to Station GENT-DAMPOORT
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
JAM Ghent
Cool hotel, about 25 mins walk from Central Ghent. The pool was warm and well received and beds were comfy. Parking nearby was reasonable. Unfortunately our shower was blocked, and our room flooded, so we had to move to a slightly smaller room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oostakker
Sint-Amandsberg
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Sint-Amandsberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Illuseum or ElenQVino.
Heilig Kerst
Travellers like the theatres in Heilig Kerst, and World of Kina: The Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Friday Market Square and Castle of Gerald the Devil.
Sluizeken
Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Friday Market Square and Gravensteen Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Patershol
Patershol is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gravensteen Castle and Old Fish Market.
