Ghent City Centre

Ghent

Ghent Town Hall featuring a sunset, street scenes and an administrative building
Saint Bavo Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, outdoor art and religious aspects
Ghent Town Hall showing heritage architecture, interior views and an administrative building
St. Nicholas\' Church
Ghent Town Hall featuring signage and an administrative building

Popular places to visit

Gravensteen which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and château or palace

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(66 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 aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Saint Bavo Cathedral

4.5/5(71 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 interior views, an administrative building and heritage architecture

Ghent Town Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

See one of the city’s most unusual landmarks, a striking building constructed over the course of almost four centuries.

Ghent Town Hall
Belfry of Ghent which includes night scenes, a city and modern architecture

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(45 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 showing heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

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
Friday Market Square

Friday Market Square

4/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Ghent with a trip to Friday Market Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Friday Market Square

Things to do

Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

€16
per adult
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

€10
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Ghent: Museum of Fine Arts Entry Ticket

Ghent: Museum of Fine Arts Entry Ticket

€13
per adult
Ghent: Museum of Fine Arts Entry Ticket
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

€28
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

€10
per adult
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
Self Guided City Audio Tour in Ghent

Self Guided City Audio Tour in Ghent

€7
per adult
Self Guided City Audio Tour in Ghent
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Top hotels in Ghent City Centre

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is €97 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€97
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (947 reviews)
"The B&B Hotel Gent Centrum was perfect. It was very clean, in a safe area that was in a nice central location."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is €96 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€96
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (518 reviews)
2 nights away.
"Good location for easy walking to town for shopping, eating and looking around the character buildings."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 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 €137 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€137
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (970 reviews)
"Everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Cour St Georges

Cour St Georges

Hoogpoort 75-77, Ghent
The price is €69 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
€69
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (478 reviews)
"Perfect hotel well within the core of Ghent."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Cour St Georges
Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent

Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent

4 out of 5
Brabantdam 33, Ghent, Vlaanderen
The price is €135 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€135
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (205 reviews)
Fantastic Stay
"The stay at Yalo was fantastic from the staff to the clean rooms bar and all public areas Fantastic position right in the centre of Ghent Would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2, Ghent
The price is €111 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€111
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 and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"The hotel is situated within walking distance of all the major attractions. However, it is about a half hour walk from the main train station."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
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Other neighbourhoods around Ghent City Centre

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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
Gravensteen which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and château or palace

Patershol

4.5/5(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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Sluizeken

Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles and Friday Market Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sluizeken
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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
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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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St. Macharius

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Unique features of St. Macharius include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by St. Bavo's Abbey or Pius X Chapel while you're exploring the area.

St. Macharius

Ghent City Centre

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