Ghent City Centre

Ghent

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

Popular places to visit

Gravensteen featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and street scenes

Gravensteen Castle

4.5/5(66 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 a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements

Saint Bavo Cathedral

4.5/5(71 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 interior views, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Ghent Town Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

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 modern architecture, night scenes and a city

Belfry of Ghent

4.5/5(45 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 featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

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
St. Michael's Bridge

St. Michael's Bridge

You can learn about the history of Ghent with a trip to St. Michael's Bridge. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

St. Michael's Bridge

Things to do

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

S$15
per adult
76% 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

S$41
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
Delicious chocolates, fun facts & sightseeing!

Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

S$58
per adult
Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)
Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises

Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises

S$16
per adult
Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

S$4
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

S$15
per adult
Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
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Top hotels in Ghent City Centre

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is S$140 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
S$140
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (787 reviews)
"Friendly and easy check in process."

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Novotel Gent Centrum
Novotel Gent Centrum
3 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52, Ghent
The price is S$160 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
S$160
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (989 reviews)
"It was great stay, we will be back."

Reviewed on 20 Mar,2025

Novotel Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
3 out of 5
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is S$163 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
S$163
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star 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! (442 reviews)
"Incredible location! Perfect for our first trip to Ghent. Plenty of space for two of us (adults). The bathroom glass makes privacy an issue if you are not a couple, and as noted on many other reviews, the shower gets water all over the glory. Those small bathroom issues would not sway us from staying ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar,2025

Getaway Studios Gent
NH Collection Gent
NH Collection Gent
4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63, Ghent
The price is S$188 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$188
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Great hotel - poor communication
"Overall nice hotel. Rooms are very good. The only downside was that their messaging via the Hotels.com website was poor. I messaged them prior to our stay with a request that was not acknowledged. They contacted me via Hotels.com with an unrelated message, which I responded to immediately. But again ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar,2025

NH Collection Gent
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2, Ghent
The price is S$149 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$149
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
Excellent location
"The hotel's greatest plus is it's location, right next to the cathedral. We were a group of 8, in 4 twin rooms and it served our needs perfectly. We opted for breakfast in the second morning which was value for money, with some hot options as well as cold."

Reviewed on 18 Mar,2025

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36, Ghent
The price is S$194 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$194
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (915 reviews)

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
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Other neighbourhoods around Ghent City Centre

Gravensteen featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Patershol

4.5/5(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.

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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 South Shopping Center or Ghent Public Library.

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St. Macharius

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

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Kunstenkwartier

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Kunstenkwartier
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Heilig Kerst

4/5(1 area review)

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

Heilig Kerst

Ghent City Centre