Leiestreek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ghent Town Hall featuring street scenes, an administrative building and a sunset
Belfry of Ghent
Ghent Town Hall showing street scenes, an administrative building and heritage architecture
Saint Bavo Cathedral featuring cycling and street scenes as well as an individual male
St. Nicholas\' Church showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Leiestreek

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

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 Masons' Guild Hall or Belfry of Ghent while you're exploring.

Ghent City Centre
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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
Citadel Park featuring a waterfall, a lake or waterhole and a park

Stationsbuurt Noord

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

Stationsbuurt Noord
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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
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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Sint-Amandsberg

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Sint-Amandsberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Illuseum or ElenQVino.

Sint-Amandsberg
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! (790 reviews)
"Friendly and easy check in process."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
4 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is AU$256 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
Very good breakfast, safe parking on site
"It was difficult to find the entrance to the carpark for the hotel. Safe parking with barrier entry. €10 per night. Restaurant was the only place to eat in the evening due to refurbishment. Food and service were excellent although a bit pricey The roof top bar was closed on the Wednesday night when ..."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Novotel Gent Centrum
Novotel Gent Centrum
3 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52, Ghent
The price is AU$197 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 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
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Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
3 out of 5
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
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! (442 reviews)
"Incredible location! Perfect for our first trip to Ghent. Plenty of space for two of us (adults). The bathroom glass makes privacy an issue if you are not a couple, and as noted on many other reviews, the shower gets water all over the glory. Those small bathroom issues would not sway us from staying ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
3 out of 5
29 KOOPVAARDIJLAAN, Ghent
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)
When the boss has wedding at his Hotel
"We arrived late and it was the night of the boss' wedding. Yeah, right. So we couldn't park the car in the underground garage at the Hotel but had to find a place on the street wherever I could. No restaurant for the night of course, you know, the wedding. A complimentary drink in exchange. Well, ..."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
Smartflats - Main Street Ghent
Smartflats - Main Street Ghent
2.5 out of 5
4 Boeksteeg 4, Ghent
Stay at this apartment in Ghent. Popular attractions Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse and St. Michael's Bridge are located nearby.
5.8/10 (15 reviews)
"We had a nice stay , the location was perfect, very close to canals, markets. A 10 min walk to tram 1 or 3 takes you to the station. It says it’s 1st floor, but it’s up a flight. It’s huge space, comfy bed. Only negative was not enough TP , towels not enough for 4 days, and no internet. I did chat ..."

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

Smartflats - Main Street Ghent
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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
Citadel Park featuring a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a park

Citadel Park

This popular public park is among the most important green spaces in the city, home to pleasant paths and several unique museums.

Citadel Park
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

Cities near Leiestreek

Ghent which includes boating and a city

Ghent

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