Kunstenkwartier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kunstenkwartier
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included
Our pick of the best Kunstenkwartier Hotel Deals
JAM Ghent
Staff, hotel and our room qere so great! What a cool, artsy building. Our favorite stay on our trip. There is no cable, or streaming despite it saying there is. And from reading other revies it seems this has always been the case. But that was so minor as we weren't really there to watch tv. HIGHLY ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
ibis Gent Centrum Opera
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Slept really well. Breakfast had options to accommodate my Dairy Allergy. Great Location!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
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
A limpeza, os restaurantes do hotel, o conforto
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Good locations. Rooms was spotless.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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 South Shopping Center or Ghent Public Library.
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 Ghent University Botanical Garden 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 St. Peter's Square 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.
