Ghent City Centre

Ghent

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

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
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
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
Ghent by night

Old Meat Market Hall

During your visit to Ghent, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Meat Market Hall. Experience the theatre scene and museums in this culturally rich area.

Old Meat Market Hall

Things to do

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

€11
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
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
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

€79
per adult
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

€11
per adult
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
Self Guided City Audio Tour in Ghent

Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

€7
per adult
Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

€3
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
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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 €98 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
€98
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The hotel was right in the middle of the city which was excellent. It’s a tram ride from the station or a 30 minute walk. The booking in was easy, staff lovely and the room perfect.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36 Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €148 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
€148
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful hotel 10/10 couldnt recommend highly enough.Superb

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2 Ghent
The price is €97 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
€97
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
The room was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Perfectly situated in the centre, great for sightseeing, bars and restaurants.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
Novotel Gent Centrum

Novotel Gent Centrum

3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52 Ghent
The price is €104 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
€104
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
room was clean, it was very quiet, great location. Staff was very friendly.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Novotel Gent Centrum
NH Collection Gent

NH Collection Gent

4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63 Ghent
The price is €136 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
€136
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
great room, reception was so friendly, ordering amenities also easy online

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

NH Collection Gent
Ghent Marriott Hotel

Ghent Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Drabstraat 37 Ghent Flanders
The price is €156 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€156
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Reception staff were tremendous

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Ghent Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ghent City Centre

Ghent XXL panorama

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 Friday Market Square and Gravensteen Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sluizeken
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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 South Shopping Center or Ghent Public Library.

Zuid
This was my favourite place to visit in Ghent. I could have taken pictures all day in the ruin of St. Bavo's Abbey. An quiet oasis in the city, we were the only people there. So quiet and serene and many courtyards to explore including a medieval church. Founded in the 7th century, the former abbey is now ruins echoing the history that took place here. The oldest wall in Ghent stands here. The original Romanesque church that was destroyed is marked out by lovely hedges so you can see where it once stood as the five-metre-high shrubbery columns mark out the foundations. Entry was free.

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
Château des comtes de Gand

Kunstenkwartier

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Kunstenkwartier

Ghent City Centre

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