Rijsenbergwijk
Ghent
Visit Rijsenbergwijk
Popular places to visit
Gravensteen Castle
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.
Ghent Town Hall
See one of the city’s most unusual landmarks, a striking building constructed over the course of almost four centuries.
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.
Saint Bavo Cathedral
One of the iconic Three Towers of Ghent, this historic cathedral is known for its outstanding collection of art.
St. Nicholas' Church
A beautiful example of Scheldt Gothic architecture, this striking blue-gray church is among the oldest landmarks in the city.
Citadel Park
This popular public park is among the most important green spaces in the city, home to pleasant paths and several unique museums.
Things to do
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Ghent Highlights Walking Tour with Smartphone App
Top hotels in Rijsenbergwijk
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Excellent stay in Ghent, and centrally located for a day trip to Bruges, Ypres, or Brussels. Room was very clean and extremely spacious. No concerns with this hotel at all. Staff were friendly and accommodating of any questions we had.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Beautiful hotel, spacious and luxurious rooms, we only wished we could stay longer!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
NH Collection Gent
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG
It was fine for overnight
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
Absolutely loved the table tennis and the communal spaces. The room was small but perfectly functional and was just what we needed. Car park was easy to find and it was an easy walk into town. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Beautiful interior design, great location, cheerful and helpful staff, wonderful breakfast buffet. Regularly keep coming back here!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rijsenbergwijk
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.
St.-Pieters-Aalst
Visitors to St.-Pieters-Aalst enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Atelierwoning Leon Sarteel is worth a stop.
Kunstenkwartier
Kunstenkwartier is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grand Beguinage St Elisabeth and Book Tower.
Strop
While Strop isn't home to many top sights, St. Peter's Square and Grand Beguinage St Elisabeth 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.
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.
