Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

Ghent

A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and flags.
A statue of figures in front of a historic building with arched windows and a pointed roof.
A room with a checkered floor, wooden furniture, a chandelier, and stained glass windows.
A Gothic cathedral with pointed arches and intricate stonework.
A decorative plaque with ornate carvings and the inscription "ZENONI IN SECRETO CONSTANTI".

Stay near popular Ghent City Centre attractions

A historic castle with a moat, a bridge, and a canal reflecting the structure.

Gravensteen Castle

9.0/10 (1,048 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

฿418
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

฿380
per adult
Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate

Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate

฿1,331
per adult
Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

฿418
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

฿114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Belgian Hidden Architectural Gem

Belgian Hidden Architectural Gem

฿585
per adult
Belgian Hidden Architectural Gem
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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
The price is ฿3,039 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,039
฿3,737 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Getaway Gent

Getaway Gent

2 Seminariestraat Ghent
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,513 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,513
฿3,147 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (797 reviews)
"A one night stay but fast and easy check in. Staff very friendly. Parking right across the street. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Getaway Gent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36 Ghent
The price is ฿5,319 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,319
฿6,290 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Ghent Marriott Hotel

Ghent Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Drabstraat 37 Ghent Flanders
The price is ฿4,863 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,863
฿5,779 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Ghent Marriott Hotel
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2 Ghent
The price is ฿3,006 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,006
฿3,699 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
NH Collection Gent

NH Collection Gent

4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63 Ghent
The price is ฿4,559 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,559
฿5,439 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
NH Collection Gent
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Where to stay in Ghent City Centre

Find the best Ghent City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Ghent City Centre
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A historic stone tower with arched windows and a flag.

Kunstenkwartier

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.

A historic bridge with a clock tower, a canal reflecting the buildings, and a well-lit street.

Heilig Kerst

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

A waterfall, a pond, and a group of people sitting by the water.

Stationsbuurt Noord

Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Kuipke or City Museum for Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.

A historic castle with a moat, a bridge, and a canal reflecting the structure.

Patershol

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

A statue of a woman and child in a snowy setting.
Photo by Marc De Vos
Open Photo by Marc De Vos

Sint-Amandsberg

Travellers enjoy Sint-Amandsberg for its museums and parks. Consider checking out ElenQVino while you're in the area.

Ghent City Centre Travel Guide