Kunstenkwartier Travel Guide

Ghent

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Popular places to visit

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. Peter's Square

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to St. Peter's Square. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

St. Peter's Square

Vooruit Arts Centre

Enjoy a performance at Vooruit Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Vooruit Arts Centre

St. Peter's Abbey

You can browse the exhibits at St. Peter's Abbey, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

St. Peter's Abbey

St. Peter's Church

After visiting St. Peter's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

St. Peter's Church

Book Tower

After visiting Book Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

Book Tower

Things to do

Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

฿580
per adult
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

฿374
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Guides together enjoy the splendor of Ghent: the Gravensteen.

Discover historic + authentic Ghent & taste the best chocolate

฿1,310
per adult
Discover historic + authentic Ghent & taste the best chocolate
Shared 90Minute Boat Tour in Dutch from Ghent

Shared 90Minute Boat Tour in Dutch from Ghent

฿561
per adult
Shared 90Minute Boat Tour in Dutch from Ghent
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

฿374
per adult
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
Self Guided City Audio Tour in Ghent

Self Guided City Audio Tour in Ghent

฿262
per adult
Self Guided City Audio Tour in Ghent
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Top hotels in Kunstenkwartier

ibis Gent Centrum Opera

ibis Gent Centrum Opera

3 out of 5
Nederkouter 24, Ghent
The price is ฿2,834 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,834
฿3,270 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (329 reviews)
"Great location for shopping or socialising."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

ibis Gent Centrum Opera
The Hide

The Hide

4 out of 5
134 Nederkouter, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
The price is ฿5,563 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿5,563
฿6,162 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 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
One Two Four Hotel & Spa

One Two Four Hotel & Spa

124 Bagattenstraat, Ghent
Stay at this spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vooruit Arts Centre and Book Tower are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"One Two Four Hotel & Spa was a wonderful surprise. Most places that tout their remodeling & renovations tend to exaggerate. One Two Four looks brand new throughout the hotel. Plus the improvements include LED lights, touch controls and motion detectors. The breakfast buffet was exceptional as the ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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One Two Four Hotel & Spa
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is ฿4,624 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿4,624
฿5,167 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (607 reviews)
"We had a one night, but very nice stay there. Very nice rooms. I wouldnt want to stay anywhere else when I'm in the area."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is ฿3,226 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,226
฿3,686 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Novotel Gent Centrum

Novotel Gent Centrum

3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52, Ghent
The price is ฿4,385 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿4,385
฿4,914 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
"Excellent location and the staff was amazing. They allowed us to check in early which was very helpful considering we had just flown in that morning. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Novotel Gent Centrum
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Other neighbourhoods around Kunstenkwartier

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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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Muinkparkwijk

Muinkparkwijk is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ghent area, you might plan a trip to St. Peter's Square or Small Beguinage Ghent.

Muinkparkwijk
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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
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
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
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Strop

While Strop isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Fine Arts and St. Peter's Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Strop

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