Ghent City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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

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.

Gravensteen Castle
Saint Bavo Cathedral which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Saint Bavo Cathedral

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

Belfry of Ghent

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
Friday Market Square

Friday Market Square

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

Activities

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

AU$18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

AU$5
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Delicious chocolates, fun facts & sightseeing!

Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

AU$88
per adult
Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

AU$27
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

AU$106
per adult
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

AU$50
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
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Our pick of the best Ghent City Centre Hotel Deals

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$174 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$174
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (981 reviews)
"Very convenient"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is AU$163 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$163
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (529 reviews)
"I really enjoyed our three nights at Getaway. First, it was easy to get to from Gint Saint Peters and also from Gent Dampoort train stations. It was really quiet our whole stay and the kitchenette was helpful. The place is really close to downtown and we got a lot of walking in to all the sites in ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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 AU$242 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$242
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (992 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. The breakfast was delicious too."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Cour St Georges

Cour St Georges

Hoogpoort 75-77, Ghent
The price is AU$110 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$110
19 Aug - 20 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! (492 reviews)
"Perfect hotel well within the core of Ghent."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Cour St Georges
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$176 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$176
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (995 reviews)
"Great place to stay. The breakfast was delicious, and the room had a nice boutique feel."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

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

Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent

4 out of 5
Brabantdam 33, Ghent, Vlaanderen
The price is AU$234 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$234
24 Aug - 25 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! (215 reviews)
"First class. Everything was just right."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent
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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 showing château or palace, a river or creek and street scenes

Patershol

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 Big Cannon and Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles 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

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 Travel Guide

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