Ghent City Centre

Ghent
Ghent Town Hall featuring a sunset, street scenes and an administrative building
Saint Bavo Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, outdoor art and religious aspects
Ghent Town Hall showing heritage architecture, interior views and an administrative building
St. Nicholas\' Church
Ghent Town Hall featuring signage and an administrative building

Popular places to visit

Gravensteen which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and château or palace

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(66 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.

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

Saint Bavo Cathedral

4.5/5(71 reviews)

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 which includes interior views, an administrative building and heritage architecture

Ghent Town Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

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 night scenes, a city and modern architecture

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(45 reviews)

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 heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

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

4/5(1 review)

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

€10
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Walking Tour - Ghent City Highlights and Beyond

Walking Tour - Ghent City Highlights and Beyond

€58
per adult
Walking Tour - Ghent City Highlights and Beyond
Explore Ghent in 60 minutes with Local

Explore Ghent in 60 minutes with Local

€138
per adult
Explore Ghent in 60 minutes with Local
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

€31
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

€39
per adult
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre
Eat like the locals do!

Charlie's famous Tasting Tour (Ghent)

€53
per adult
Charlie's famous Tasting Tour (Ghent)
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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 €97 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
€97
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (711 reviews)
Great value lovely hotel
"A lovely city hotel, spotlessly clean and comfy rooms with modern bathrooms. Really super friendly team on reception and unlimited use of the hot drinks machine in the reception area and the coffee was good - wouldn't hesitate to stay here again"

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
NH Collection Gent
NH Collection Gent
4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63, Ghent
Fully refundable
The price is €123 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
€123
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location to major attractions. Great service"

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

NH Collection Gent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36, Ghent
The price is €133 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
€133
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (889 reviews)
"Great hotel, staff are nice"

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
3 out of 5
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is €109 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
€109
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (417 reviews)
Best choice
"very spacious and conveniently close to Parking and walking distance from sights."

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

Getaway Studios Gent
Cour St Georges
Cour St Georges
3 out of 5
Hoogpoort 75-77, Ghent
The price is €60 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
€60
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (343 reviews)
"Staff is extremely friendly. Though they don’t have a bar on premise, the hotel is located right next to the main cathedral and is a 5 min walk to the night life area. But it’s off a side street that isn’t noisy. Room is a little small but it’s fine for me"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Cour St Georges
Ghent Marriott Hotel
Ghent Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Korenlei 10, Ghent
The price is €134 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
€134
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Great Hotel
"Hotel was a great location. Really friendly staff that are very helpful."

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2024

Ghent Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ghent City Centre

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 Kraanlei and Gravensteen Castle.

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Sluizeken

Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Kraanlei and Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sluizeken
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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
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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 Church.

Kunstenkwartier

Ghent City Centre

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