Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ghent Town Hall showing an administrative building, street scenes and heritage architecture
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

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
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
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
Ghent by night

Old Meat Market Hall

During your visit to Ghent, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Meat Market Hall. Experience the theatre scene and museums in this culturally rich area.

Old Meat Market Hall

Activities

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

NZ$22
per adult
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

NZ$22
per adult
86% 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
100% of travellers recommend
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$56
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
Taste an artisanal praline

Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included

NZ$6
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

NZ$156
per adult
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels
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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$167 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$167
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! (1,004 reviews)
Good locations. Rooms was spotless.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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$321 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$321
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! (1,000 reviews)
Beautiful hotel 10/10 couldnt recommend highly enough.Superb

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Novotel Gent Centrum

Novotel Gent Centrum

3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52 Ghent
The price is NZ$211 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$211
18 Feb - 19 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! (996 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Novotel Gent Centrum
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2 Ghent
The price is NZ$191 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$191
9 Mar - 10 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 and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
The receptiion staff and the lady behind the bar were all excellent, however our cleaner was very poor. The location is superb and can't be bettered. The underground 12 space car park insanely tight.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
NH Collection Gent

NH Collection Gent

4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63 Ghent
The price is NZ$267 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$267
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
great room, reception was so friendly, ordering amenities also easy online

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

NH Collection Gent
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat Ghent
The price is NZ$142 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$142
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (614 reviews)
Great bed, amenities, clean

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Getaway Studios 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 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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Zuid

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Zuid. You might want to make time for a stop at Ghent South Shopping Center or Ghent Public Library.

Zuid
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.

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
Château des comtes de Gand

Kunstenkwartier

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

Kunstenkwartier
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Heilig Kerst

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

Heilig Kerst

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