Kunstenkwartier Travel Guide

Ghent

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Popular places to visit

Ghent University

4/5(13 reviews)

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

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

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 Church

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to St. Peter's Church. 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

Bicycle tour in historic Ghent

Bicycle tour in historic Ghent

฿1,705
per adult
Bicycle tour in historic Ghent
Ghent: Private Guided Bike Tour

Ghent: Private Guided Bike Tour

฿12,313
per traveller
Ghent: Private Guided Bike Tour
Children's escape game in the city of Ghent - Peter Pan

Children's escape game in the city of Ghent - Peter Pan

฿757
per traveller
Children's escape game in the city of Ghent - Peter Pan
Private tour in historic Ghent

Private tour in historic Ghent

฿12,313
per traveller
Private tour in historic Ghent
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

฿379
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

฿4,930
per adult
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels
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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 ฿2,641 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,641
฿3,065 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (304 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

ibis Gent Centrum Opera
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 Flemish Opera Ghent ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Made me love Gent even more
"Wonderful hotel, quiet, beautiful, nice amenities, very friendly and helpful staff. Great location too."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

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One Two Four Hotel & Spa
The Hide

The Hide

4 out of 5
134 Nederkouter, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
The price is ฿5,297 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿5,297
฿5,879 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bijloke Music Center and Law Courts ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"All perfect, just a little bit loud early in the morning, we are aware it was because of some constructions around, overall the place it’s really nice, and the staff very efficient when trying to solve an issue with the booked room, they upgraded us to another one of their rooms, which we appreciate ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

The Hide
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is ฿4,571 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿4,571
฿5,175 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (542 reviews)
"No public transportation during weekend"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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 ฿3,214 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,214
฿3,672 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (938 reviews)
"Excellent all round. We will book again next year for the Gent Fest!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 2, Ghent, East Flanders
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,246 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,246
฿3,705 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
Great staff
"the staff were fantastic - really helpful and friendly. I wasn't expecting an amazing stay but it really exceeded expectations."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG
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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 Protestant Church - Gent Centrum.

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 Museum of Fine Arts or Ghent University Botanical Garden 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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