Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Gravensteen showing château or palace, a river or creek and street scenes

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(7 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 elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Saint Bavo Cathedral

4.5/5(6 reviews)

One of the iconic Three Towers of Ghent, this historic cathedral is known for its outstanding collection of art.

Saint Bavo Cathedral
Belfry of Ghent featuring heritage architecture, modern architecture and a city

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(2 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
Ghent Town Hall which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and interior views

Ghent Town Hall

See one of the city’s most unusual landmarks, a striking building constructed over the course of almost four centuries.

Ghent Town Hall
St. Nicholas\' Church which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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
St. Michael's Bridge

St. Michael's Bridge

You can learn about the history of Ghent with a trip to St. Michael's Bridge. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

St. Michael's Bridge

Activities

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

AU$17
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

AU$48
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
Delicious chocolates, fun facts & sightseeing!

Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

AU$70
per adult
Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)
Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises

Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises

AU$19
per adult
Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

AU$17
per adult
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

AU$26
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Ghent City Centre Hotel Deals

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is AU$167 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (795 reviews)
Wonderful
"This was one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff were all impeccably kind. Amazing location, very close to transport options, and also very walkable area to all the main sites. Stayed with 2 teenagers and they were happy to have a McDonald's nearby ;) Lots of local options for ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Novotel Gent Centrum
Novotel Gent Centrum
3 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52, Ghent
The price is AU$208 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (989 reviews)
"It was great stay, we will be back."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Novotel Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
3 out of 5
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is AU$212 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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! (444 reviews)
"Hotel was fantastic and exceeded expectation, the area is super quiet, and the parking outside (Reep car park) is perfect. Would recommend to park here and not the hotel parking as that’s 5 mins away. But the parking outside is £6 a day more expensive (better to pay this for convenience) The street ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
NH Collection Gent
NH Collection Gent
4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63, Ghent
Fully refundable
The price is AU$239 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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 hotel - poor communication
"Overall nice hotel. Rooms are very good. The only downside was that their messaging via the Hotels.com website was poor. I messaged them prior to our stay with a request that was not acknowledged. They contacted me via Hotels.com with an unrelated message, which I responded to immediately. But again ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

NH Collection Gent
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2, Ghent
The price is AU$189 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
Excellent location
"The hotel's greatest plus is it's location, right next to the cathedral. We were a group of 8, in 4 twin rooms and it served our needs perfectly. We opted for breakfast in the second morning which was value for money, with some hot options as well as cold."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36, Ghent
The price is AU$235 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (919 reviews)
Practically Perfect Hotel
"I loved my stay here and only wish it was longer. The staff are kind, friendly and helpful, everyone says hi as you walk through the hotel. The building is beautiful with sumptuous relaxing interior decor from the restaurant to the garden to the room. The room had everything I could need including ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
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Other neighbourhoods around Ghent City Centre

Gravensteen featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Patershol

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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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 South Shopping Center or Ghent Public Library.

Zuid
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St. Macharius

4/5(1 area review)

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

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
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Heilig Kerst

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

Heilig Kerst

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