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

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

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

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

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
82% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Delicious chocolates, fun facts & sightseeing!

Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

NZ$93
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$118
per adult
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

NZ$31
per adult
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway
Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises

Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises

NZ$22
per adult
Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises
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
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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$196 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$196
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Beautiful place. Lovely views of the canel. Quiet, safe and rasy walk to everything. Definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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
The price is NZ$276 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$276
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Central to Gent and tourist areas but accessible and easy with car Everything excellent (especially food in Bistro and Restaurant) - only room for improvement - service of Breakfast coffee could be improved (speed and quantity) - they've gone for quality - which is excellent but at busy times coffee ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is NZ$219 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$219
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (550 reviews)
"Hotel was clean with kitchen and dishes & utensils. Very spacious. Hotel is unique in its way as looked that was monastery refurbished. A little dark inside but overall was good."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
Cour St Georges

Cour St Georges

Hoogpoort 75-77, Ghent
The price is NZ$140 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$140
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (511 reviews)
"Staff is amazing and remembers you by name! The location is perfect!! Walking distance to every thing in the city center. They are kind enough to offer storage for your luggage before check in…so appreciated that! Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Cour St Georges
1898 The Post

1898 The Post

Graslei 16, Ghent
The price is NZ$390 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$390
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (748 reviews)
Wonderful!
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

1898 The Post
Ghent Marriott Hotel

Ghent Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Drabstraat 37, Ghent, Flanders
The price is NZ$325 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$325
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"great location!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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 Monastery of the Augustinian Fathers and Big Cannon 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 Capitole Theatre.

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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