Meulestede Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Gravensteen showing château or palace, a river or creek and street scenes

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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
Citadel Park featuring a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a park

Citadel Park

This popular public park is among the most important green spaces in the city, home to pleasant paths and several unique museums.

Citadel Park
Belfry of Ghent featuring heritage architecture, modern architecture and a city

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Activities

Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

NZ$200
per adult
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels
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
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Our pick of the best Meulestede Hotel Deals

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is NZ$287 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$287
per night
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (602 reviews)
"Best stay so far. Clean room, modern design, big desk for writing and enjoying coffee, pillow bed comfy, toilet clean and shower all working very well. Very very comfortable stay. Reception great service, recommended me a shopping mall as my shoe sole came off. Im an official fan of Van Der Valk ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
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
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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
Novotel Gent Centrum

Novotel Gent Centrum

3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$262 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$262
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"Amazing property - loved the pool!! Close to everything. Expedia reservation said breakfast included but they wouldn’t honour it - that’s the only issue. Otherwise highly recommended"

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Novotel Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is NZ$211 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$211
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36, Ghent
The price is NZ$277 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$277
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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
ibis Gent Centrum Opera

ibis Gent Centrum Opera

3 out of 5
Nederkouter 24, Ghent
The price is NZ$173 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$173
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (324 reviews)
Great option to be away from the crowds.
"Was greeted upon arrival and got a room a couple hours early which is always a bonus. Liked the location, just south ofnthe main tourist area, but a quick walk to anything. Was nice being away from the crowds and the food neearby was great with options. Bathroom was small, but did book the smallest ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

ibis Gent Centrum Opera
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Other neighbourhoods around Meulestede

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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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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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Sint-Amandsberg

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Sint-Amandsberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Illuseum or ElenQVino.

Sint-Amandsberg
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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Dampoortwijk

While Dampoortwijk may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles and Friday Market Square.

Dampoortwijk
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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

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