Leiestreek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ghent Town Hall featuring street scenes, an administrative building and a sunset
Belfry of Ghent
Ghent Town Hall showing street scenes, an administrative building and heritage architecture
Saint Bavo Cathedral featuring cycling and street scenes as well as an individual male
St. Nicholas\' Church showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Leiestreek

Ghent Town Hall showing an administrative building, street scenes and heritage architecture

Ghent City Centre

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Historical sites, cafes and museums are some highlights of Ghent City Centre. Make a stop by Belfry of Ghent or St. Nicholas' Church while you're exploring.

Ghent City Centre
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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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Moscou

Moscou might not have many top sights, but Ghelamco Arena and Small Beguinage Ghent are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Patershol

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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Heilig Kerst

Travellers like the theatres in Heilig Kerst, and World of Kina: The Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Heilig Kerst
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is AU$236 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$236
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (550 reviews)
Recommend the family suite
"We stayed in the family suite and it was so lovely. Perfect for a family of four, our 5 year old loved it. Lots of little lovely details such as wash pack especially for children! Lovely cot available at an extra charge."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 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$174 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$174
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews)
"This hotel is right in the centre of the shoping area of Ghent. It is one block away from the catherdral and very conveniently located for public transport, despite being in the pedestrianised area. The local area had many nationalities food restraurents with Lebanese, Thai, French, Belgian and Italian ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is AU$162 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$162
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (522 reviews)
2 nights away.
"Good location for easy walking to town for shopping, eating and looking around the character buildings."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
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Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
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! (522 reviews)
2 nights away.
"Good location for easy walking to town for shopping, eating and looking around the character buildings."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort

Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort

29 KOOPVAARDIJLAAN, Ghent
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (114 reviews)
"Clean and looks newly furbished. Hotel staff good in english and easy to communicate with. The car park is a bit pricy at 20 euros per night but it s convenient and secure so we went for it anyway. We stayed during Ghent festival and there s performances around the city - this hotel is just 20 min ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
The Hide

The Hide

4 out of 5
134 Nederkouter, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Book Tower and Bijloke Music Center ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"All perfect, just a little bit loud early in the morning, we are aware it was because of some constructions around, overall the place it’s really nice, and the staff very efficient when trying to solve an issue with the booked room, they upgraded us to another one of their rooms, which we appreciate ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

The Hide
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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
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

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

Cities near Leiestreek

Ghent which includes boating and a city

Ghent

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