St.-Pieters-Aalst Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(7 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 elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Saint Bavo Cathedral

4.5/5(6 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 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
Citadel Park featuring a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a park

Citadel Park

This popular public park is among the most important green spaces in the city, home to pleasant paths and several unique museums.

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

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(2 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 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

Activities

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

AU$18
per adult
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

AU$18
per adult
82% 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

AU$50
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal 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
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour

AU$27
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

AU$178
per adult
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels
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Our pick of the best St.-Pieters-Aalst Hotel Deals

Hotel Orion

Hotel Orion

3 out of 5
Krijgslaan 181, Ghent
The price is AU$187 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$187
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (681 reviews)
Calm and charm
"Hotel with a lot of charm and friendly staff. Parking at the hotel and easy to drive to is a real plus in a city like Gent where the centre is car free."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel Orion
Astoria Hotel Gent

Astoria Hotel Gent

3 out of 5
Achilles Musschestraat 39, Ghent
The price is AU$211 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$211
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ghent University Botanical Garden ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (152 reviews)
"A nice cozy spot!"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2025

Astoria Hotel Gent
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is AU$254 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$254
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (602 reviews)
"Best stay so far. Clean room, modern design, big desk for writing and enjoying coffee, pillow bed comfy, toilet clean and shower all working very well. Very very comfortable stay. Reception great service, recommended me a shopping mall as my shoe sole came off. Im an official fan of Van Der Valk ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is AU$173 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$173
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,017 reviews)
"Beautiful place. Lovely views of the canel. Quiet, safe and rasy walk to everything. Definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Novotel Gent Centrum

Novotel Gent Centrum

3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$231 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$231
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"Amazing property - loved the pool!! Close to everything. Expedia reservation said breakfast included but they wouldn’t honour it - that’s the only issue. Otherwise highly recommended"

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Novotel Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is AU$186 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$186
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (550 reviews)
"Hotel was clean with kitchen and dishes & utensils. Very spacious. Hotel is unique in its way as looked that was monastery refurbished. A little dark inside but overall was good."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
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Other neighbourhoods around St.-Pieters-Aalst

Citadel Park which includes a cascade, a lake or waterhole and a park

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.

Stationsbuurt Noord
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Nieuw Gent

Travellers like the museums in Nieuw Gent, and Museum for the History of Sciences is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nieuw Gent
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Rijsenbergwijk

5/5(1 area review)

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 Ghent University Botanical Garden or Museum of Fine Arts.

Rijsenbergwijk
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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.

Strop
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Kunstenkwartier

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

Kunstenkwartier
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Muinkparkwijk

Muinkparkwijk is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ghent area, you might plan a trip to St. Peter's Square or Small Beguinage Ghent.

Muinkparkwijk

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