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Ghent

This was my favourite place to visit in Ghent. I could have taken pictures all day in the ruin of St. Bavo's Abbey. An quiet oasis in the city, we were the only people there. So quiet and serene and many courtyards to explore including a medieval church. Founded in the 7th century, the former abbey is now ruins echoing the history that took place here. The oldest wall in Ghent stands here. The original Romanesque church that was destroyed is marked out by lovely hedges so you can see where it once stood as the five-metre-high shrubbery columns mark out the foundations. Entry was free.
This was my favourite place to visit in Ghent. I could have taken pictures all day in the ruin of St. Bavo's Abbey. An quiet oasis in the city, we were the only people there. So quiet and serene and many courtyards to explore including a medieval church. Founded in the 7th century, the former abbey is now ruins echoing the history that took place here. The oldest wall in Ghent stands here. The original Romanesque church that was destroyed is marked out by lovely hedges so you can see where it once stood as the five-metre-high shrubbery columns mark out the foundations. Entry was free.
Ghent

Top hotels in St. Macharius

Aparthotel Castelnou

Aparthotel Castelnou

3.5 out of 5
Kasteellaan 51 Ghent
The price is Rp1.963.700 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.963.700
Rp2.248.164 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (442 reviews)
Room clean but looking a bit tired. More hangers for clothes and an extra pillow both would be good. Welcome pack was appreciated.Ideal location and breakfast was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. The angle of shower in bath is as a bit precarious if standing for shower.but overall we would ...

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Aparthotel Castelnou
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10 Ghent
The price is Rp2.016.951 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp2.016.951
Rp2.304.610 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (667 reviews)
A limpeza, os restaurantes do hotel, o conforto

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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 Rp1.442.026 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.442.026
Rp1.695.190 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Good locations. Rooms was spotless.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36 Ghent
The price is Rp3.110.244 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp3.110.244
Rp3.463.500 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Beautiful hotel 10/10 couldnt recommend highly enough.Superb

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

3 out of 5
Limburgstraat 2 Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.679.536 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
Rp1.679.536
Rp1.946.950 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
The receptiion staff and the lady behind the bar were all excellent, however our cleaner was very poor. The location is superb and can't be bettered. The underground 12 space car park insanely tight.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
Novotel Gent Centrum

Novotel Gent Centrum

3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52 Ghent
The price is Rp1.869.921 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
Rp1.869.921
Rp2.148.758 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Novotel Gent Centrum
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Other neighbourhoods around St. Macharius

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Heirnis

Heirnis might not have many top sights, but Capitole Theatre and St. Bavo's Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Heirnis
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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.

Zuid
Ghent Town Hall featuring street scenes, a sunset and an administrative building

Ghent City Centre

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

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

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.

Patershol
Ghent XXL panorama

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
The Campo Santo in Sint-Amandsberg

Sint-Amandsberg

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Sint-Amandsberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Illuseum or ElenQVino.

Sint-Amandsberg

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