Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

Ghent

Ghent Town Hall featuring street scenes, a sunset and an administrative building
Saint Bavo Cathedral showing outdoor art, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Ghent Town Hall which includes interior views, an administrative building and heritage architecture
St. Nicholas\' Church
Ghent Town Hall showing an administrative building and signage

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
Belfry of Ghent which includes a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(45 reviews)

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.

Belfry of Ghent
St. Michael's Bridge

St. Michael's Bridge

You can learn about the history of Ghent with a trip to St. Michael's Bridge. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

St. Michael's Bridge

Top hotels in Ghent City Centre

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17 Ghent
The price is 2.740.549 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
2.740.549 ₫
3.119.033 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Room was clean, hotel was well-staffed and all employees were helpful. We had issues with the sink in our room and also asked for extra pillows - both needs were addressed promptly. Convenient central location close to many restaurants and transit.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Novotel Gent Centrum

Novotel Gent Centrum

3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52 Ghent
The price is 3.528.673 ₫ per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
3.528.673 ₫
3.954.444 ₫ total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
Great location, nice rooms and great amenities. Spa is a treat

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Novotel Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat Ghent
The price is 1.668.994 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
1.668.994 ₫
1.983.184 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (573 reviews)
Kitchen fine, shops not far.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36 Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.615.557 ₫ per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
4.615.557 ₫
5.106.542 ₫ total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Cour St Georges

Cour St Georges

Hoogpoort 75-77 Ghent
The price is 1.791.303 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
1.791.303 ₫
2.112.991 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (554 reviews)
Excellent hotel for short stay in Ghent. Very comfortable. Being English, we would have liked to have had tea making facilities in room, but "when in Rome".

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Cour St Georges
NH Collection Gent

NH Collection Gent

4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63 Ghent
The price is 3.466.073 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
3.466.073 ₫
3.888.088 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Normally good

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

NH Collection Gent
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Other neighbourhoods around Ghent City Centre

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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.

Graslei and Korenlei
Gravensteen featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Patershol

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Patershol is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gravensteen Castle and Old Fish Market.

Patershol
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Sluizeken

Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Kraanlei and Friday Market Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sluizeken
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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
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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 Public Library or Ghent South Shopping Center.

Zuid
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St. Macharius

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

St. Macharius

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