St.-Pieters-Aalst Travel Guide

Ghent

Popular places to visit

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

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 religious aspects, a church or cathedral 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 featuring an administrative building, interior views and heritage architecture

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
Citadel Park which includes a statue or sculpture, a garden and heritage architecture

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 which includes a city, night scenes and heritage 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 a church or cathedral, religious aspects 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

Things to do

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Rp190.462
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Ghent and Bruges Full Day Tour from Brussels

Ghent and Bruges Full Day Tour from Brussels

Rp1.618.929
per adult
Ghent and Bruges Full Day Tour from Brussels
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels

Rp3.771.151
per adult
Bruges and Ghent Day Tour from Brussels
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Rp56.948
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Private Tour to Bruges from Amsterdam

Private Tour to Bruges from Amsterdam

Rp20.531.824
per traveller
Private Tour to Bruges from Amsterdam
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

Rp533.294
per adult
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
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Top hotels in St.-Pieters-Aalst

Hotel Orion

Hotel Orion

3 out of 5
Krijgslaan 181, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.762.911 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.762.911
Rp2.000.814 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (664 reviews)
"Great access if arriving by car. Lots of parking Very clean and spacious room. Sunken floor bath in room was lovely. Reception were helpful with getting into city centre. Tram stop was literally opposite Very well priced would highly recommend"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Hotel Orion
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is Rp2.368.355 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp2.368.355
Rp2.674.674 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews)
"A one night stopover, absolutely perfect for what we needed. Travelling with dogs, the hotel was very accommodating. Underground car park with plenty of space."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 2, Ghent, East Flanders
The price is Rp1.609.285 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp1.609.285
Rp1.838.519 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (62 reviews)
"Big room & great breakfast."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is Rp1.780.718 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.780.718
Rp2.019.690 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (932 reviews)
"Located close to city centre and to tram stop. Very helpful young desk staff. Everything works. Comfortable bed and good simple continental breakfast (though neither quite up to Premier Inn standard). Excellent shower. One criticism: room design should make better use of space. There's a real lack ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is Rp1.664.716 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp1.664.716
Rp1.897.276 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (513 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Was a perfect stay in Gent and a lovely hotel the hotel is across from a Parking garage. So convenient if you have a car Just remember lez tax."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

Kleindokkaai 27, Ghent, BE
The price is Rp987.028 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp987.028
Rp1.178.927 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (874 reviews)
"A good place to stay for a short term visit to Ghent."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
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Other neighbourhoods around St.-Pieters-Aalst

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Stationsbuurt Zuid

Stationsbuurt Zuid is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Atelierwoning Leon Sarteel and Museum for the History of Sciences.

Stationsbuurt Zuid
Citadel Park featuring a waterfall, a lake or waterhole and a park

Stationsbuurt Noord

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by City Museum for Contemporary Art or Museum of Fine Arts while you're exploring the area.

Stationsbuurt Noord
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Nieuw Gent

Travellers like the museums in Nieuw Gent, and Museum for the History of Sciences is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nieuw Gent
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Rijsenbergwijk

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Rijsenbergwijk, you might enjoy its river views and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by City Museum for Contemporary Art or Museum of Fine Arts.

Rijsenbergwijk
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Strop

While Strop isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Fine Arts and City Museum for Contemporary Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Strop
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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 St. Peter's Abbey.

Kunstenkwartier

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