Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ghent Town Hall showing an administrative building, street scenes and heritage architecture
Saint Bavo Cathedral showing outdoor art, religious aspects and a statue or sculpture
Ghent Town Hall showing interior views, an administrative building and heritage architecture
St. Nicholas\' Church
Ghent Town Hall featuring an administrative building and signage

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
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
Friday Market Square

Friday Market Square

3/5(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

Activities

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

NZ$20
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

NZ$6
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

NZ$55
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
Delicious chocolates, fun facts & sightseeing!

Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

NZ$88
per adult
Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

NZ$115
per adult
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

NZ$29
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Ghent City Centre Hotel Deals

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 NZ$209 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$209
28 July - 29 July
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! (933 reviews)
"Located close to city centre and to tram stop. Very helpful young desk staff. Everything works. Comfortable bed and good simple continental breakfast (though neither quite up to Premier Inn standard). Excellent shower. One criticism: room design should make better use of space. There's a real lack ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is NZ$169 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$169
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (517 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Was a perfect stay in Gent and a lovely hotel the hotel is across from a Parking garage. So convenient if you have a car Just remember lez tax."

Reviewed on 13 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 NZ$262 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$262
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (962 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel. High quality. Beautiful room, very comfortable. Reception staff very helpful and communal areas were lovely."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent

Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent

4 out of 5
Brabantdam 33, Ghent, Vlaanderen
The price is NZ$256 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$256
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews)
"Really nice location and rooms were very nice"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$189 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$189
28 July - 29 July
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 and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Proximity to cathedral was great, very walkable area of Ghent. Small but efficient rooms."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
Ghent Marriott Hotel

Ghent Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Korenlei 10, Ghent
The price is NZ$302 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$302
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Ghent Marriott Hotel
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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 showing château or palace, a river or creek and street scenes

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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Sluizeken

Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Friday Market Square and Gravensteen Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sluizeken
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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(1 area review)

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

Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

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