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

One of the only remaining medieval castles in Flanders, this historic fortress provides a fascinating insight into the weaponry, culture, and drama of Ghent’s past.

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

Saint Bavo Cathedral

One of the iconic Three Towers of Ghent, this historic cathedral is known for its outstanding collection of art.

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

Ghent Town Hall

See one of the city’s most unusual landmarks, a striking building constructed over the course of almost four centuries.

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

Belfry of Ghent

Visit one of Ghent’s most famous attractions, an imposing tower that defines the city’s skyline and symbolizes its independence.

Belfry of Ghent
St. Nicholas\' Church showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

St. Nicholas' Church

A beautiful example of Scheldt Gothic architecture, this striking blue-gray church is among the oldest landmarks in the city.

St. Nicholas' Church
Friday Market Square

Friday Market Square

You can learn about the history of Ghent with a trip to Friday Market Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Friday Market Square

Things to do

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

฿376
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

฿2,218
per adult
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

฿583
per adult
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway
Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises

Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises

฿413
per adult
Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises
Delicious chocolates, fun facts & sightseeing!

Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

฿1,750
per adult
Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

฿112
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
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Top hotels in Ghent City Centre

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 ฿3,513 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,513
฿3,985 total
28 Sept - 29 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Exelent place, really close to everything"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 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 ฿4,567 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,567
฿5,102 total
28 Sept - 29 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great service and clean room with nice spa"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is ฿3,471 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,471
฿3,941 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (543 reviews)
"Amazing building. Air con could use a few steroids but apartvfrom that awesome. Short walk to trams and coffee"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
Cour St Georges

Cour St Georges

Hoogpoort 75-77, Ghent
The price is ฿2,192 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,192
฿2,586 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (501 reviews)
"Staff is amazing and remembers you by name! The location is perfect!! Walking distance to every thing in the city center. They are kind enough to offer storage for your luggage before check in…so appreciated that! Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Cour St Georges
1898 The Post

1898 The Post

Graslei 16, Ghent
The price is ฿7,864 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿7,864
฿8,598 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (740 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

1898 The Post
Ghent Marriott Hotel

Ghent Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Drabstraat 37, Ghent, Flanders
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,602 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,602
฿5,139 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Ghent Marriott Hotel
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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 Monastery of the Augustinian Fathers and Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sluizeken
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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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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

Ghent City Centre Travel Guide