St.-Pieters-Aalst 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

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$19
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Ghent and Bruges Full Day Tour from Brussels

Ghent and Bruges Full Day Tour from Brussels

NZ$164
per adult
Ghent and Bruges Full Day Tour from Brussels
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

NZ$383
per adult
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

NZ$6
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Graslei, Ghent

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

NZ$6
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent
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Our pick of the best St.-Pieters-Aalst Hotel Deals

Hotel Orion
Hotel Orion
3 out of 5
Krijgslaan 181, Ghent
The price is NZ$212 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$212
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (661 reviews)
"Great access if arriving by car. Lots of parking Very clean and spacious room. Sunken floor bath in room was lovely. Reception were helpful with getting into city centre. Tram stop was literally opposite Very well priced would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hotel Orion
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is NZ$260 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$260
24 July - 25 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
Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is NZ$185 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$185
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (512 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Was a perfect stay in Gent and a lovely hotel the hotel is across from a Parking garage. So convenient if you have a car Just remember lez tax."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
Kleindokkaai 27, Ghent, BE
The price is NZ$144 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$144
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (873 reviews)
"A good place to stay for a short term visit to Ghent."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
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Other neighbourhoods around St.-Pieters-Aalst

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Stationsbuurt Zuid

Stationsbuurt Zuid is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Atelierwoning Leon Sarteel and Museum for the History of Sciences.

Stationsbuurt Zuid
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
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Nieuw Gent

Travellers like the museums in Nieuw Gent, and Museum for the History of Sciences is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nieuw Gent
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Rijsenbergwijk

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Rijsenbergwijk, you might enjoy its river views and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by City Museum for Contemporary Art or Museum of Fine Arts.

Rijsenbergwijk
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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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Kunstenkwartier

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

Kunstenkwartier

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