Hotels in Ghent City Centre, Ghent
Updated 1 October 2026 · 19 real hotels
Ghent city centre is one of Belgium's most rewarding places to base yourself, combining a compact medieval core with a genuinely local, student-city energy that Bruges lacks. It suits couples, culture travellers and weekend city-breakers who want to explore on foot. Families and business travellers also do well here, thanks to the range of hotel categories and the direct train link to Brussels.
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Staying in Ghent City Centre
Ghent's historic centre is built around three medieval towers, a network of canals and a series of interlocking squares, all compact enough to cover largely on foot. Korenlei and Graslei, the twin quaysides framing the old harbour, sit at the heart of the neighbourhood, a short walk from the Cathedral of Saint Bavo, the Gravensteen castle and the main shopping street Veldstraat. Hotels here put you within minutes of the city's best restaurants, independent bars and cultural venues, so there is little reason to rely on public transport for most of your stay. Tram and bus lines connect the centre to Ghent-Sint-Pieters railway station, where high-speed and intercity trains reach Brussels in around 30 minutes and Bruges in under 30 minutes.
The area attracts a diverse crowd: the presence of Ghent University gives the city a lively, unpretentious character year-round, while major events such as the Ghent Festivities in July draw large numbers of visitors. Accommodation choices reflect that range, from the 3-star B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum at 133 EUR per night to the 4.5-star Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent at 220 EUR and the top-rated Hotel Cour Saint Georges by CW Hotel Collection at 256 EUR per night. The neighbourhood also contains one genuinely unusual option: Monasterium PoortAckere, a converted 19th-century convent at 200 EUR per night, whose cloister garden and chapel spaces make it unlike any standard city hotel.
Where to stay on any budget?
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flandria Hotel | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 3.8 | 97 €/nuit |
| ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal ★★★ | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 4.3 | 120 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum ★★★ | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 4.6 | 133 €/nuit |
| Novotel Gent Centrum ★★★★ | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 4.2 | 148 €/nuit |
| Getaway Gent | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 4.4 | 149 €/nuit |
| Comfy 5BR Apartment in Heart of Ghent | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 3.5 | 150 €/nuit |
| RAIBU GHENT by STAY-C | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 3.8 | 162 €/nuit |
| Hotel de Flandre ★★★★ | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 4 | 169 €/nuit |
| Boutique Hotel Onderbergen ★★ | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 4.4 | 170 €/nuit |
| La Lys Rooms & Suites | Centre-ville de Gand | ★ 4.7 | 194 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
How central is Ghent City Centre for sightseeing?+
Very central. The main sights, including Gravensteen castle, the Graslei waterfront, Saint Bavo Cathedral and the Design Museum Ghent, are all within a 10 to 20 minute walk of hotels in this area. The neighbourhood is largely pedestrianised or low-traffic, making it comfortable to explore without a car or tram.
Which hotels in Ghent City Centre have the highest guest ratings?+
Among the listed properties, Hotel Cour Saint Georges by CW Hotel Collection holds a perfect 5 out of 5 rating at 256 EUR per night, and Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent scores 4.9 out of 5 at 220 EUR per night. For travellers wanting strong reviews at a lower price point, B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum scores 4.6 out of 5 at 133 EUR per night.
Is Ghent City Centre a good base for day trips?+
Yes. Ghent-Sint-Pieters station is reachable by tram from the city centre in roughly 10 to 15 minutes, and from there direct trains run to Brussels (around 30 minutes), Bruges (under 30 minutes) and Antwerp (around 50 minutes). This makes the city centre an efficient base for exploring the wider Flemish region without changing your accommodation.
What is the atmosphere like in Ghent City Centre in the evening?+
Lively but not overwhelming. The Patershol quarter, a cluster of narrow medieval streets just north of Gravensteen, is dense with restaurants and fills up on weekend evenings. The squares around Korenmarkt and Sint-Baafsplein host outdoor terraces in warmer months. Because Ghent is a university city with around 70,000 students, the bar and café scene stays active throughout the year rather than peaking only in summer, which helps the area avoid feeling like a pure tourist bubble.
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