Ghent Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ghent showing a city and boating
Belfry of Ghent which includes a city, night scenes and heritage architecture
Ghent featuring heritage architecture and a city
Ghent showing modern architecture, night scenes and a city
Ghent featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and a river or creek

Where to stay in Ghent

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 Belfry of Ghent or St. Nicholas' Church while you're exploring.

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Kunstenkwartier

5/5(2 area reviews)

Kunstenkwartier is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Abbey.

Kunstenkwartier
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.

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Moscou

Moscou might not have many top sights, but Ghelamco Arena and Small Beguinage Ghent are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Sint-Amandsberg

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Sint-Amandsberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Illuseum or ElenQVino.

Sint-Amandsberg
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 Ghent University Botanical Garden or Museum of Fine Arts while you're exploring the area.

Stationsbuurt Noord
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is 3.758.752 ₫ per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
3.758.752 ₫
4.200.479 ₫ total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (578 reviews)
"Whilst the hotel is positioned close to the motorway it is on an industrial estate so reaching it wasn't what we expected. However, as soon as you enter the hotel you forget the journey as it was luxurious from the moment you step inside. The rooms, dining and drinks were all sublime"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.595.617 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.595.617 ₫
2.965.348 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
"Our room was (double and a single) was what we needed. It was clean and comfortable. Staff were nice upon arrival."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
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 3.749.178 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
3.749.178 ₫
4.188.123 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel. Rooms, food and spa facilities are excellent. Very polite and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
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Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
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! (535 reviews)
"Really close to old city area. Walk everywhere. No housekeeping the 2 nights we were there."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort

Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort

29 KOOPVAARDIJLAAN, Ghent
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
"Comfortable beds. Good amenties and breakfast."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
The Hide

The Hide

4 out of 5
134 Nederkouter, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Book Tower and Bijloke Music Center ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Absolutely Fabulous!
"Fantastic apartment in an excellent location. Really clean and comfortable with all amenities you could hope for. Would definitely recommend and would stay again if in the area."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

The Hide
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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)

You can find out about the history of Ghent when you stop by Saint Bavo Cathedral. 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
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
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. 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

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