Ghent

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Belfry of Ghent which includes a city, night scenes and modern architecture
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Where to stay in Ghent

Ghent Town Hall featuring a sunset, an administrative buidling and street scenes

Ghent City Centre

5/5(94 area reviews)

Historic 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
"Feestlokaal van Vooruit" is a historic hall complex built in 1913. Originally it was the party and arts centre of the Ghent labour movement. Since 1982 it has been used by “Arts Centre Vooruit”. They organize numerous events in the 5 most important halls of the building such as debates, literature evenings, concerts, parties, stage performances, dance ... #Ghent #Trovember

Kunstenkwartier

4.5/5(6 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 Abbey.

Kunstenkwartier
Citadel Park which includes a garden, a cascade and a lake or waterhole

Stationsbuurt Noord

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historic sites and restaurants. Make a stop by City Museum for Contemporary Art or Museum of Fine Arts while you're exploring the area.

Stationsbuurt Noord
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Moscou

When in Moscou, you can plan a visit to Ghelamco Arena and Small Beguinage Ghent, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Moscou
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Heilig Kerst

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the theaters in Heilig Kerst, and World of Kina: The Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Heilig Kerst
Medieval facades on the “Graslei”

Graslei and Korenlei

While visiting Graslei and Korenlei, you might make a stop by sights like Korenmarkt Square and St. Michael's Bridge.

Graslei and Korenlei
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is SAR 488 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
SAR 488
SAR 556 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (528 reviews)
"Food superb and great value"

Reviewed on 29 June 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 2, Ghent, East Flanders
The price is SAR 388 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
SAR 388
SAR 442 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"Big room & great breakfast."

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

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

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is SAR 413 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
SAR 413
SAR 468 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (926 reviews)
Couples Ghent Holiday
"A couples holiday in Ghent. This hotel is very well placed in the city, near all main sites and tram stations. Hotel staff were friendly and courteous. Breakfast is great in a nice large room with a view onto the street. Good for people watching. We'd recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
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Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
Stay at this 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! (513 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Was a perfect stay in Gent and a lovely hotel the hotel is across from a Parking garage. So convenient if you have a car Just remember lez tax."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort

Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort

29 KOOPVAARDIJLAAN, Ghent
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
"Great stay for a group or a family. Great customer service, very comfortable for either work visit or vacation!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
The Hide

The Hide

4 out of 5
134 Nederkouter, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bijloke Music Center and Law Courts ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 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
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Popular places to visit

Gravensteen showing a river or creek, a castle and street scenes

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(112 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Ghent when you stop by Gravensteen Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Gravensteen Castle
Saint Bavo Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Saint Bavo Cathedral

4.5/5(60 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Ghent with a trip to Saint Bavo Cathedral. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Saint Bavo Cathedral
Ghent Town Hall featuring heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and interior views

Ghent Town Hall

4/5(9 reviews)

Ghent Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Ghent, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Ghent Town Hall
Citadel Park showing a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a park

Citadel Park

Citadel Park is just one of the places to see in Ghent, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

Citadel Park
Belfry of Ghent which includes a city, night scenes and modern architecture

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Find out about the history of Ghent when you spend time at Belfry of Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Belfry of Ghent
St. Nicholas\' Church featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

St. Nicholas' Church

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Ghent when you spend time at St. Nicholas' Church. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

St. Nicholas' Church

Reviews of Ghent

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Do not drive a car. GPS does not always reflect current pedestrian only zones. Very walkable historic city center.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love it!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

See Ghent at night! It’s beautifully lit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If it weren't so cold, I would love to live there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It's a beautiful city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Ghent is a fairy tale town worth exploring over several days! There's fine dining (we recommend Balls and Glory), chocolate shops and tons of shopping. Every building is gorgeous and there's more beauty around every corner. Gravensteen a must.