Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

Ghent

Ghent Town Hall featuring street scenes, a sunset and an administrative building
Saint Bavo Cathedral showing outdoor art, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Ghent Town Hall which includes interior views, an administrative building and heritage architecture
St. Nicholas\' Church
Ghent Town Hall showing an administrative building and signage

Popular places to visit

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

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.

Gravensteen Castle
Saint Bavo Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Saint Bavo Cathedral
Ghent Town Hall featuring an administrative building, interior views and heritage architecture

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.

Ghent Town Hall
Belfry of Ghent which includes a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Belfry of Ghent
St. Nicholas\' Church showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects 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

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.

Friday Market Square

Things to do

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

£9
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

£3
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

£24
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
Delicious chocolates, fun facts & sightseeing!

Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

£39
per adult
Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

£9
per adult
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

£13
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Ghent City Centre

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is £101 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£101
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (916 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 £80 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£80
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (503 reviews)
"Good location and good rooms. Walls are quite thin so loud neighbours kept us up"

Reviewed on 2 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 £112 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£112
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (954 reviews)
"This was an excellent hotel that we stayed at for a family road trip. The staff were excellent and I would also recommend the bar and Lof restaurant too. We had a lovely time at the Spa and would say the location is very convenient with most landmarks within walking distance. We will certainly ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Novotel Gent Centrum
Novotel Gent Centrum
3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52, Ghent
The price is £101 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£101
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
"Clean room. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Novotel Gent Centrum
Ghent Marriott Hotel
Ghent Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Korenlei 10, Ghent
The price is £145 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£145
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Excellent location and clean hotel. Staff was very friendly"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Ghent Marriott Hotel
NH Collection Gent
NH Collection Gent
4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63, Ghent
The price is £117 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£117
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"A beautiful modern property in Ghent. Easy to walk to most of the sites. Quiet at night. Nice large room with comfortable bed and pillows. We enjoyed the breakfast easy morning. Beautiful lobby that smells wonderful and had little candies and fresh Lemon water. We took a Bolt (uber) from the train ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

NH Collection Gent
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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

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 Kraanlei.

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 Public Library or Ghent South Shopping Center.

Zuid
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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.

St. Macharius
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Kunstenkwartier

5/5(2 area reviews)

Kunstenkwartier is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Church.

Kunstenkwartier

Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

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