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.

Ghent University

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.

St. Peter's Square

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.

Vooruit Arts Centre

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.

St. Peter's Abbey

St. Peter's Church

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to St. Peter's Church. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

St. Peter's Church

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.

Book Tower

Activities

Bicycle tour in historic Ghent

Bicycle tour in historic Ghent

NZ$88
per adult
Bicycle tour in historic Ghent
Ghent: Private Guided Bike Tour

Ghent: Private Guided Bike Tour

NZ$635
per traveller
Ghent: Private Guided Bike Tour
Children's escape game in the city of Ghent - Peter Pan

Children's escape game in the city of Ghent - Peter Pan

NZ$39
per traveller
Children's escape game in the city of Ghent - Peter Pan
Private tour in historic Ghent

Private tour in historic Ghent

NZ$635
per traveller
Private tour in historic Ghent
Explore the best of Ghent and Bruges on your day trip from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

NZ$95
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
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
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Our pick of the best Kunstenkwartier Hotel Deals

ibis Gent Centrum Opera

ibis Gent Centrum Opera

3 out of 5
Nederkouter 24, Ghent
The price is NZ$183 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$183
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (302 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

ibis Gent Centrum Opera
One Two Four Hotel & Spa

One Two Four Hotel & Spa

124 Bagattenstraat, Ghent
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vooruit Arts Centre and Flemish Opera ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Made me love Gent even more
"Wonderful hotel, quiet, beautiful, nice amenities, very friendly and helpful staff. Great location too."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

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One Two Four Hotel & Spa
The Hide

The Hide

4 out of 5
134 Nederkouter, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
The price is NZ$303 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$303
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bijloke Music Center and Law Courts ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"All perfect, just a little bit loud early in the morning, we are aware it was because of some constructions around, overall the place it’s really nice, and the staff very efficient when trying to solve an issue with the booked room, they upgraded us to another one of their rooms, which we appreciate ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

The Hide
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is NZ$277 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$277
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (529 reviews)
"Food superb and great value"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 2, Ghent, East Flanders
The price is NZ$197 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$197
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
"Big room & great breakfast."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is NZ$208 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$208
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (925 reviews)
Couples Ghent Holiday
"A couples holiday in Ghent. This hotel is very well placed in the city, near all main sites and tram stations. Hotel staff were friendly and courteous. Breakfast is great in a nice large room with a view onto the street. Good for people watching. We'd recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
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Other neighbourhoods around Kunstenkwartier

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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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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.

Muinkparkwijk
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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
Citadel Park featuring a waterfall, a lake or waterhole and a park

Stationsbuurt Noord

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

Stationsbuurt Noord
Ghent Town Hall featuring street scenes, a sunset and an administrative building

Ghent City Centre

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Ghent City Centre
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Strop

While Strop isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Fine Arts and City Museum for Contemporary Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Strop

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