Kunstenkwartier Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Ghent University

Enjoy the student vibe at Ghent University during your stay in Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Ghent University

St. Peter's Square

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to St. Peter's Square. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

St. Peter's Square

Vooruit Arts Centre

Enjoy a performance at Vooruit Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Vooruit Arts Centre

St. Peter's Abbey

You can browse the exhibits at St. Peter's Abbey, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

St. Peter's Abbey

St. Peter's Church

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to St. Peter's Church. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

St. Peter's Church

Book Tower

After visiting Book Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

Book Tower

Activities

Bicycle tour in historic Ghent

Bicycle tour in historic Ghent

AU$80
per adult
Bicycle tour in historic Ghent
Ghent: Private Guided Bike Tour

Ghent: Private Guided Bike Tour

AU$583
per traveller
Ghent: Private Guided Bike Tour
Children's escape game in the city of Ghent - Peter Pan

Children's escape game in the city of Ghent - Peter Pan

AU$36
per traveller
Children's escape game in the city of Ghent - Peter Pan
Private tour in historic Ghent

Private tour in historic Ghent

AU$583
per traveller
Private tour in historic Ghent
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
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

AU$165
per adult
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels
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Our pick of the best Kunstenkwartier Hotel Deals

ibis Gent Centrum Opera

ibis Gent Centrum Opera

3 out of 5
Nederkouter 24, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$155 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$155
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (310 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

ibis Gent Centrum Opera
One Two Four Hotel & Spa

One Two Four Hotel & Spa

124 Bagattenstraat, Ghent
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vooruit Arts Centre and Book Tower ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Lovely small but very modern hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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One Two Four Hotel & Spa
The Hide

The Hide

4 out of 5
134 Nederkouter, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
The price is AU$269 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$269
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Book Tower and Bijloke Music Center ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"We stayed in the Suds & Soda apartment. Perfect for the 2 of us and the dog for 2 nights. Fantastic location with wonderful cafes, restaurants and bars all on the doorstep plus it's a really easy walk into Ghent centre."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

The Hide
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is AU$241 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$241
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (561 reviews)
Excellent stay
"While it’s in an industrial area - perfect for the arena nearby - it’s also extremely welcoming, comfortable and family friendly. The food (breakfast and dinner) were both standout, the room was spacious and comfortable and the staff very friendly. The whole place is very tranquil. We’ll definitely ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$173 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$173
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (968 reviews)
"Property was great, not far from the town, but not too noisy when the festival was one. Kids drank copius amounts of hot chocolate from the vending machine. Great base to explore the local area"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

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ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

Kleindokkaai 27, Ghent, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$111 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$111
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (888 reviews)
"Great, modern hotel with all the amenities close by. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
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Other neighbourhoods around Kunstenkwartier

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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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Muinkparkwijk

Muinkparkwijk is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ghent area, you might plan a trip to St. Peter's Square or Small Beguinage Ghent.

Muinkparkwijk
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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
Citadel Park which includes a cascade, a lake or waterhole and a park

Stationsbuurt Noord

Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Ghent University Botanical Garden or Museum of Fine Arts while you're exploring the area.

Stationsbuurt Noord
Ghent Town Hall showing an administrative building, street scenes and heritage architecture

Ghent City Centre

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Historical sites, cafes and museums are some highlights of Ghent City Centre. Make a stop by Belfry of Ghent or St. Nicholas' Church while you're exploring.

Ghent City Centre
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Strop

While Strop isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Fine Arts and St. Peter's Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Strop

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