Ghent Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Ghent, Flemish Region

Those in search of a historical tour should plan a trip to Ghent. While you’re here, be sure to check out the shops and museums. You can also discover the art scene during your holiday to this romantic area.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Harmony is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features on-site parking and free WiFi. Gravensteen Castle is a short walk away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Lord of Ghent and A Flemish Tale.

In Ghent, there are 264 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Ghent is notable for landmarks like Belfry of Ghent, Royal Dutch Theatre and Masons’ Guild Hall. Cultural venues include Vooruit Arts Centre, Capitole Theatre and STAM Ghent City Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Ghent Town Hall and Ghent Christmas Market.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Ghent, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Ghent, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.