St.-Pieters-Aalst Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Saint Bavo Cathedral
One of the iconic Three Towers of Ghent, this historic cathedral is known for its outstanding collection of art.
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.
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.
Activities
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Highlights Walking Tour in Ghent – Fun & Interactive
Our pick of the best St.-Pieters-Aalst Hotel Deals
Hotel Orion
Great room!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Astoria Hotel Gent
Location only 10 minutes away very convenient
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Perfectly located, staff are very accommodating, breakfast is ok for the price. The room is very clean, bed is very comfortable. Standard room is good for one person.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
We found this dog friendly hotel on our route from London to Copenhagen and it turned out to be wonderful. We had a beautiful room facing the stadium . It was clean discourse and modern. What’s even better is there is an Italian Resturant Lemoncello downstairs which fires a great steak and Basel ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
NH Collection Gent
ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
Comfortable and well designed room. Small, but more than enough for a short stay. The location is about 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Gent old town.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St.-Pieters-Aalst
Stationsbuurt Zuid
Visitors to Stationsbuurt Zuid enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Atelierwoning Leon Sarteel is worth a stop.
Stationsbuurt Noord
Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Museum of Fine Arts or Ghent University Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
Nieuw Gent
Nieuw Gent is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ghent area, you might plan a trip to Ghelamco Arena or Museum of Fine Arts.
Rijsenbergwijk
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 Bijloke Music Center or Museum of Fine Arts.
Strop
While Strop isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Fine Arts and St. Peter's Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kunstenkwartier
Kunstenkwartier is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Peter's Square and Book Tower.
