Graslei and Korenlei Travel Guide

Ghent

Ghent XXL panorama
Ghent XXL panorama
Ghent, Belgium, at sunset in spring. Historic city where you can see both Korenlei and Graslei as the river Lys (Leie) passes through the middle. Common place for tourists and students.
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Medieval facades on the “Graslei” (quay of the medieval harbour) and the tower of the old post building. #Ghent #Trovember

Popular places to visit

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

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.

Gravensteen Castle
Saint Bavo Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Saint Bavo Cathedral
Ghent Town Hall featuring an administrative building, interior views and heritage architecture

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 Town Hall
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

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
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

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

Top hotels in Graslei and Korenlei

1898 The Post

1898 The Post

Graslei 16 Ghent
The price is 5.325.556 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
5.325.556 ₫
6.235.981 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (793 reviews)
Staffs are very nice and friendly. Room is excellent

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

1898 The Post
Hostel Uppelink

Hostel Uppelink

Sint-Michielsplein 21 Ghent
The price is 1.944.389 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
1.944.389 ₫
2.313.530 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions St. Michael's Bridge and Korenmarkt Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
Staff was great and friendly. Room was clean and spacious. Close to everything youll want to see and only a few minutes away from a great selection of restaurants and bars.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Hostel Uppelink
Rooms With A View

Rooms With A View

1 Korenlei Ghent Vlaanderen
The price is 6.814.223 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
6.814.223 ₫
7.903.288 ₫ total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Design Museum Ghent and Great Butchers' Hall are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
The best view one can imagine!

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Rooms With A View
Novotel Gent Centrum

Novotel Gent Centrum

3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52 Ghent
The price is 2.641.127 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.641.127 ₫
3.229.444 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Very nice staff. Good breakfast and decent bar. Wouldn't stay again as room very noisy with shouting from street until 4am both nights and then the road sweepers started at 8

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Novotel Gent Centrum
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17 Ghent
The price is 2.106.214 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.106.214 ₫
2.630.317 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 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! (1,008 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 3.551.656 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
3.551.656 ₫
4.249.213 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 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! (671 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 Graslei and Korenlei

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
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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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
The Rabot (1491) is a water gate at the place where the Lieve-canal left the

Rabot

While Rabot isn't home to many top sights, Prinsenhof and Monastery of the Carmelite Fathers are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rabot
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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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Heilig Kerst

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the theatres in Heilig Kerst, and World of Kina: The Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Heilig Kerst

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