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
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
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
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
Friday Market Square

Friday Market Square

3/5(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

Activities

Explore the best of Ghent and Bruges on your day trip from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

AU$88
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

AU$18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

AU$5
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Graslei, Ghent

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

AU$5
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent
40-Minute Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent

40-Minute Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent

AU$18
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

AU$50
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
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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$190 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$190
28 July - 29 July
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! (921 reviews)
"Great location for the main tourist sights. Convenient luggage storage. Breakfast basic but tasty."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is AU$170 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$170
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (507 reviews)
"Nice location. Nice room. Staff were a bit unfriendly. I would stay here again though."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36, Ghent
The price is AU$226 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$226
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (959 reviews)
"Very well located in the center of Ghent. Stylish hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Ghent Marriott Hotel
Ghent Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Korenlei 10, Ghent
The price is AU$299 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$299
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (998 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Ghent Marriott Hotel
NH Collection Gent
NH Collection Gent
4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63, Ghent
The price is AU$241 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$241
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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, great hotel
"The hotel was in the heart of the old town with dedicated parking. Everything was 4-star, lobby, 2 story bar with views, clean and modern room. We would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 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 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$189
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Room was very small but staff and location perfect"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
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Other neighbourhoods around Ghent City Centre

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Graslei and Korenlei

If you're spending some time in Graslei and Korenlei, Korenmarkt Square and St. Michael's Bridge are top sights worth seeing.

Graslei and Korenlei
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 Kraanlei.

Patershol
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Sluizeken

Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Friday Market Square and Gravensteen Castle 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(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

Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

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