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

Graslei, Ghent

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

€3
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent
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
Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent

40-Minute Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent

€10
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
40-Minute Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent
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
Urban Escape Game in Ghent

Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

€20
Per adult
Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Taste an artisanal praline

Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included

€3
Per adult
Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included
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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 1 Dec to 2 Dec
€97
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (652 reviews)
"Nice hotel with a great location."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Ghent Marriott Hotel
Ghent Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Korenlei 10, Ghent
The price is €142 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
€142
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (999 reviews)
"Best views ever"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Ghent Marriott Hotel
NH Gent Belfort
NH Gent Belfort
4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63, Ghent
The price is €122 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
€122
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (998 reviews)
"Fantastic location right next to the old town hall. Very walkable to many restaurants and shops. Very nice hotel and rooms - super quiet, modern, clean, and a lovely bathroom with modern amenities."

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

NH Gent Belfort
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36, Ghent
The price is €142 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
€142
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (869 reviews)
"The best hotel I’ve ever stayed in by far."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
3 out of 5
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is €119 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
€119
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (389 reviews)
"Such a cool and unique place to stay. Easy walk to town square."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2024

Getaway Studios Gent
Cour St Georges
Cour St Georges
3 out of 5
Hoogpoort 75-77, Ghent
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! (331 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

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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 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 Friday Market Square 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 Vooruit Arts Centre.

Kunstenkwartier

Ghent City Centre

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