Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

Name: ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
Price range: £108
Rating: 8.2

Ghent

Saint Bavo Cathedral showing outdoor art, religious elements and a church or cathedral

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Popular places to visit

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(66 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.

Saint Bavo Cathedral

4.5/5(71 reviews)

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

Ghent Town Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

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

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(45 reviews)

Visit one of Ghent’s most famous attractions, an imposing tower that defines the city’s skyline and symbolizes its independence.

St. Nicholas' Church

A beautiful example of Scheldt Gothic architecture, this striking blue-gray church is among the oldest landmarks in the city.

Friday Market Square

4/5(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.

Things to do

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

£9

Per adult

Half-Day Private Highlights and Hidden Gems of Ghent Tour

£167

Per adult

3 Hour Scavenger game Activity, Exciting Murder Mystery in Ghent

£59

Per adult

Half-Day Guided Inflatable Packraft in Ghent

£64

Per adult

Exquisite Sites of Ghent - Family Tour

£295

Per adult

Picturesque Ghent – Romantic Tour for Couples

£295

Per adult

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Top hotels in Ghent City Centre

Cour St Georges

Hoogpoort 75-77, Ghent

£74

per night

5 May - 6 May

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a terrace. Popular attractions Achtersikkel and Ghent Town Hall are located nearby. Discover ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (171 reviews)

"Great location, wonderful staff. Walls were very thin and our room had a sewage type smell to it. Room looked great, but did not smell great. Glad we were only there for 1 night."

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2024

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

Voldersstraat 17, Ghent

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£96

per night

26 May - 27 May

Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)

"It’s location and comfort were great to prefer"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024

NH Gent Belfort

Hoogpoort 63, Ghent

£113

per night

5 May - 6 May

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)

Perfect central hotel

"Very good hotel in the heart of Ghent. The staff were very hyelpful, the newly updated room was very comfortable. Location perfect on edge of the historic centre. Room comfotable and spacious, great shower and bathroom. Very good tea and coffee. Nice to have had a sofa in the room and small table. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2024

Ghent Marriott Hotel

Korenlei 10, Ghent

£140

per night

3 May - 4 May

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...

9/10 Wonderful! (990 reviews)

"The staff at the Ghent Marriott were extremely accommodating and friendly in every way possible. Whether it was to schedule a taxi or to help a customer in need of emergency medical services. We asked and they made it happen. The rooms were clean while the amenities provided were exceptional. We ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

1898 The Post

Graslei 16, Ghent

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£185

per night

26 May - 27 May

Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (524 reviews)

"The reception staff was exceptional. They couldn’t have been more pleasant, responsive and helpful in reapinnding to our questions and offering suggestions. The only criticism was that the rooms were a bit dark which may be due to the age of the hotel which was otherwise imoeccibly maintained. Overall, ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

Limburgstraat 2, Ghent

£108

per night

1 May - 2 May

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and on-site parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (933 reviews)

Great location and comfortable room

"Our stay was great and we were right in the middle of old town which made it super convenient to walk everywhere and take in the sites and enjoy all of the various restaurants near by."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Ghent City Centre

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

Patershol

4.5/5(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.

Sluizeken

Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Monastery of the Augustinian Fathers and Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

St. Macharius

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.