Ghent City Centre

Ghent

Ghent Town Hall featuring an administrative buidling, a sunset and street scenes
Saint Bavo Cathedral showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and a statue or sculpture
Ghent Town Hall showing an administrative buidling, interior views and heritage architecture
St. Nicholas\' Church
Ghent Town Hall which includes signage and an administrative buidling

Popular places to visit

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

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 showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture

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 showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and interior views

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 showing a city, heritage architecture and modern architecture

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 showing heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Things to do

Explore the best of Ghent and Bruges on your day trip from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

RM242
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

RM49
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Graslei, Ghent

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

RM15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

RM15
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
40-Minute Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent

40-Minute Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent

RM49
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
40-Minute Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

RM138
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
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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 RM469 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
RM469
RM532 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (920 reviews)
"Great location for the main tourist sights. Convenient luggage storage. Breakfast basic but tasty."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent
Getaway Studios Gent
2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM463 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
RM463
RM526 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (507 reviews)
"Nice location. Nice room. Staff were a bit unfriendly. I would stay here again though."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 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 RM680 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM680
RM755 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (958 reviews)
"Very well located in the center of Ghent. Stylish hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Ghent Marriott Hotel
Ghent Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
Korenlei 10, Ghent
The price is RM755 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM755
RM835 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Ghent Marriott Hotel
NH Collection Gent
NH Collection Gent
4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63, Ghent
The price is RM602 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM602
RM673 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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)
"A beautiful modern property in Ghent. Easy to walk to most of the sites. Quiet at night. Nice large room with comfortable bed and pillows. We enjoyed the breakfast easy morning. Beautiful lobby that smells wonderful and had little candies and fresh Lemon water. We took a Bolt (uber) from the train ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 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 RM466 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM466
RM529 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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)
"Room was very small but staff and location perfect"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
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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 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 Kraanlei.

Patershol
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Sluizeken

Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Friday Market Square and Gravensteen Castle 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

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.

St. Macharius

Ghent City Centre