Title: Heilig Kerst Travel Guide: Best of Heilig Kerst, Ghent Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Heilig Kerst](https://expedia.co.uk/Heilig-Kerst-Ghent-Hotels.0-n553248635318273930-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Ghent](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ghent.d7490.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ghent](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ghent.d7490.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Heilig Kerst Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Heilig-Kerst.d553248635318273930.Car-Hire-Guide)[Heilig Kerst Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Heilig-Kerst.d553248635318273930.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Heilig Kerst Travel Guide ## Ghent ## Visit Heilig Kerst Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ghent travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ghent.dx7490) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Gravensteen featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098924/577300c5-bb6f-403a-b762-91aa8b36ad5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gravensteen Castle 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gravensteen-Castle-Ghent-City-Centre.d6098924.Attraction) ![Saint Bavo Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098914/58846aee-71ae-4eee-92b3-b901047f212b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saint Bavo Cathedral One of the iconic Three Towers of Ghent, this historic cathedral is known for its outstanding collection of art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Bavo-Cathedral-Ghent-City-Centre.d6098914.Attraction) ![Ghent Town Hall featuring an administrative building, interior views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098920/f62581b1-13bc-4745-a989-8c48543bbf8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ghent Town Hall See one of the city’s most unusual landmarks, a striking building constructed over the course of almost four centuries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ghent-Town-Hall-Ghent-City-Centre.d6098920.Attraction) ![Ghent, Belgium, at sunset in spring with a rainbow. Historic city where you can see both Korenlei and Graslei as the river Lys](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098910/fd5de8f9-8bf0-418d-bba1-afde701bd564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ghent-University-Kunstenkwartier.d6098910.Attraction) ![St. Nicholas\' Church showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098922/597bc1b2-acde-4fd1-8fa5-352f1a283a21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Nicholas' Church A beautiful example of Scheldt Gothic architecture, this striking blue-gray church is among the oldest landmarks in the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Nicholas-Church-Ghent-City-Centre.d6098922.Attraction) ![Belfry of Ghent which includes a city, night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098918/12432846-a660-4869-9a37-e1f918de7d66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belfry of Ghent Visit one of Ghent’s most famous attractions, an imposing tower that defines the city’s skyline and symbolizes its independence. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Belfry-Of-Ghent-Ghent-City-Centre.d6098918.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Guided Boat Trip in Ghent](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1110976/152f2330-627e-411b-980b-842f35888932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Boat Trip in Ghent £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-boat-trip-in-ghent.a1110976.activity-details) ![Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530358/862e9780-1d75-430f-9227-0289314fb9bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip £10 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ghent-50-minute-medieval-center-guided-boat-trip.a4530358.activity-details) ![Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49094569/82e1d904-99aa-4285-a030-32f1ed738ca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bruges-and-ghent-day-tour-from-brussels.a49094569.activity-details) ![Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47170297/5cc5418d-1cbe-4f79-9fe5-259b377beb14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ghent-guided-walking-tour-and-canal-boat-trip.a47170297.activity-details) ![Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4230181/834e8fb0-12a4-46d5-a984-2bfd6d2ebaf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent £3 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/evening-tour-of-the-dark-side-of-gent.a4230181.activity-details) ![Belgian Hidden Architectural Gem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1432124/665169cf-e4fd-44db-8097-c92e08451947.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belgian Hidden Architectural Gem £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/belgian-hidden-architectural-gem.a1432124.activity-details) [See all activities in Ghent](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ghent.d7490.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Heilig Kerst ![B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63900000/63897400/63897375/e2479f1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum Voldersstraat 17 Ghent £81 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) The hotel was right in the middle of the city which was excellent. It’s a tram ride from the station or a 30 minute walk. The booking in was easy, staff lovely and the room perfect. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=63897375&PinnedHotelID=63897375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318273930) ![ibis Gent Centrum Opera](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3700/3649/04becbfd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Gent Centrum Opera Nederkouter 24 Ghent £67 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (365 reviews) Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Slept really well. Breakfast had options to accommodate my Dairy Allergy. Great Location! Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3649&PinnedHotelID=3649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318273930) ![Van der Valk Hotel Gent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65240000/65238300/65238275/a91e7337_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Van der Valk Hotel Gent Akkerhage 10 Ghent £96 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews) A limpeza, os restaurantes do hotel, o conforto Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=65238275&PinnedHotelID=65238275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318273930) ![ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15200/15161/7aaba6cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal Limburgstraat 2 Ghent £85 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews) The room was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Perfectly situated in the centre, great for sightseeing, bars and restaurants. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=15161&PinnedHotelID=15161&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318273930) ![Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4370000/4364900/4364829/ea2f1b9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent Hoogstraat 36 Ghent £121 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Beautiful hotel 10/10 couldnt recommend highly enough.Superb Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=4364829&PinnedHotelID=4364829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318273930) ![Novotel Gent Centrum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9300/9262/d0ef5c1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Gent Centrum Hoogpoort 52 Ghent £91 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews) room was clean, it was very quiet, great location. Staff was very friendly. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=9262&PinnedHotelID=9262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318273930) [See all 566 properties in Heilig Kerst](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635318273930) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ghent-Sluizeken.dx553248635318274131) ![Gravensteen featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098924/577300c5-bb6f-403a-b762-91aa8b36ad5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ghent-Patershol.dx6161545) ![Ghent Town Hall featuring street scenes, a sunset and an administrative building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098920/8fd6f28b-b754-4bd4-a236-d6ecce22338c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ghent City Centre 4.5/5(70 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ghent-Ghent-City-Centre.dx6349075) ![Ghent XXL panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944702462078623744/bc5e64d5-c5d2-420a-a9eb-458b91023301.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ghent-Graslei-And-Korenlei.dx944702462078623744) ![The Rabot (1491) is a water gate at the place where the Lieve-canal left the](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7490/a547e129-3e11-4ea5-84f3-2944a716040e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rabot While Rabot isn't home to many top sights, Monastery of the Carmelite Fathers and Old Fish Market are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ghent-Rabot.dx553248635318257404) ![This was my favourite place to visit in Ghent. I could have taken pictures all day in the ruin of St. Bavo's Abbey. An quiet oasis in the city, we were the only people there. So quiet and serene and many courtyards to explore including a medieval church. Founded in the 7th century, the former abbey is now ruins echoing the history that took place here. The oldest wall in Ghent stands here. The original Romanesque church that was destroyed is marked out by lovely hedges so you can see where it once stood as the five-metre-high shrubbery columns mark out the foundations. Entry was free.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7490/85317b37-7036-4c21-890d-795325629c43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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