Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and flags.
A statue of figures in front of a historic building with arched windows and a pointed roof.
A room with a checkered floor, wooden furniture, a chandelier, and stained glass windows.
A Gothic cathedral with pointed arches and intricate stonework.
A decorative plaque with ornate carvings and the inscription "ZENONI IN SECRETO CONSTANTI".

Stay near popular Ghent City Centre attractions

A historic castle with a moat, a bridge, and a canal reflecting the structure.

Gravensteen Castle

9.0/10 (1,048 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.
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Activities

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

NZ$22
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

NZ$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
The very best of Ghent.

Ghent: Famous Belgian Chocolate Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$107
per adult
Ghent: Famous Belgian Chocolate Walking Tour with Tastings
Ghent: Chocolate Truffle Making Class

Ghent: Belgian Chocolate Truffles & Hot Cocoa Workshop

NZ$92
per adult
Ghent: Belgian Chocolate Truffles & Hot Cocoa Workshop
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

NZ$6
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Ghent: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop

Ghent: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop

NZ$118
per adult
Ghent: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop
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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
The price is NZ$190 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$190
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36 Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$351 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$351
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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. ...
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Getaway Gent

Getaway Gent

2 Seminariestraat Ghent
The price is NZ$161 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$161
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (760 reviews)
"Location was perfect. Easy to get into old town and to transport. Staff was good and room was large."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Getaway Gent
Ghent Marriott Hotel

Ghent Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Drabstraat 37 Ghent Flanders
The price is NZ$323 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$323
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Ghent Marriott Hotel
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2 Ghent
The price is NZ$177 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$177
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Location was excellent, bar was really good and the breakfast was great . Can’t fault this hotel whatsoever. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
NH Collection Gent

NH Collection Gent

4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63 Ghent
The price is NZ$307 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$307
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
NH Collection Gent
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Our guide on where to stay in Ghent City Centre

Find the best Ghent City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone tower with arched windows and a flag.

Kunstenkwartier

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

A historic castle with a moat, a bridge, and a canal reflecting the structure.

Patershol

Patershol is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gravensteen Castle and Old Fish Market.

A building with columns and statues, surrounded by greenery and flags.

Stationsbuurt Noord

Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Kuipke or City Museum for Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.

A historic cityscape with a prominent clock tower and a river reflecting the buildings.

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.

A historic bridge with a clock tower, a canal reflecting the buildings, and a well-lit street.

Heilig Kerst

Travellers like the theatres in Heilig Kerst, and World of Kina: The Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

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