Kunstenkwartier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
St. Peter's Square
Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to St. Peter's Square. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
Vooruit Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Vooruit Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Book Tower
After visiting Book Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
St. Peter's Church
After visiting St. Peter's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
St. Peter's Abbey
You can browse the exhibits at St. Peter's Abbey, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
Activities

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
Our pick of the best Kunstenkwartier Hotel Deals

JAM Ghent
Room was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Beds were very firm and no control of the Aircon which was quite cold overnight.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

ibis Gent Centrum Opera
Room was fine. It was not very big, but it was sufficient. Bathroom was a bit small, but again sufficient. Location was good, only about a 10 minute walk to the main sites.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

One Two Four Hotel & Spa
Brilliant stay at One Two Four Spa. We had a large double room (24) facing the Main Street. My husband and I both slept really well, bed is comfy and a very quiet area. Brilliantly located close enough to the train station and only 5 minutes to really nice eateries that are more independent and small ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

The Hide
The Daydreamer was well located, and very attractive, with trompe l’oeil fragments on the ceiling. Everything was well appointed, and the shower gel smells wonderful. The staff was responsive and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Beautiful hotel with gorgeous rooms. Will be back
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Staff were great, room was very comfortable, breakfast was outstanding, location was great. 5 minute walk from train station and easy walk to lots of restaurants and shopping, as well as museums.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kunstenkwartier

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.

Muinkparkwijk
Muinkparkwijk is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ghent area, you might plan a trip to St. Peter's Square or Small Beguinage Ghent.

Stationsbuurt Noord
Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Leopold Barracks or Museum of Fine Arts while you're exploring the area.

Ghent City Centre
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.

Strop
While Strop isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Fine Arts and Leopold Barracks are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.








