Ekkergem 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.
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.
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.
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 Ekkergem
ibis Gent Centrum Opera
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Slept really well. Breakfast had options to accommodate my Dairy Allergy. Great Location!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Good locations. Rooms was spotless.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
A limpeza, os restaurantes do hotel, o conforto
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Beautiful hotel 10/10 couldnt recommend highly enough.Superb
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Aparthotel Castelnou
Room clean but looking a bit tired. More hangers for clothes and an extra pillow both would be good. Welcome pack was appreciated.Ideal location and breakfast was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. The angle of shower in bath is as a bit precarious if standing for shower.but overall we would ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
Had no issues at this hotel. Staff were friendly, breakfast was fine, and the room was clean. Shower was great as well!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ekkergem
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.
Rabot
While Rabot isn't home to many top sights, Monastery of the Carmelite Fathers and Old Fish Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rijsenbergwijk
If you're spending time in Rijsenbergwijk, you might enjoy its river views and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by STAM Ghent City Museum or Ghent University Botanical Garden.
Ghent City Centre
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.
Patershol
Patershol is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gravensteen Castle and Old Fish Market.
Kunstenkwartier
Kunstenkwartier is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Book Tower and St. Peter's Square.
