Kunstenkwartier Travel Guide
Ghent
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Popular places to visit
Ghent University
Enjoy the student vibe at Ghent University during your stay in Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
St. Peter's Square
Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to St. Peter's Square. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
Book Tower
After visiting Book Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
St. Peter's Church
After visiting St. Peter's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
Vooruit Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Vooruit Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
St. Peter's Abbey
You can browse the exhibits at St. Peter's Abbey, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ghent. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Ghent and Bruges Full Day Tour from Brussels
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip
Top hotels in Kunstenkwartier
ibis Gent Centrum Opera
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Slept really well. Breakfast had options to accommodate my Dairy Allergy. Great Location!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
JAM Ghent
Really cool building, well run with good people. But noisy (old army barracks), I should have taken advantage of the free ear plugs
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
One Two Four Hotel & Spa
Brilliant stay at One Two Four Spa. We had a large double room (24) facing the Main Street. My husband and I both slept really well, bed is comfy and a very quiet area. Brilliantly located close enough to the train station and only 5 minutes to really nice eateries that are more independent and small ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
The Hide
The Daydreamer was well located, and very attractive, with trompe l’oeil fragments on the ceiling. Everything was well appointed, and the shower gel smells wonderful. The staff was responsive and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
The hotel was right in the middle of the city which was excellent. It’s a tram ride from the station or a 30 minute walk. The booking in was easy, staff lovely and the room perfect.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Gent
This hotel was wonderful! The room was so spacious and bright. The shower was so relaxing and spacious. The toilet was separate from the bathroom which was a nice feature. The breakfast buffet was delicious, abundant and staff was friendly. The on site restaurant- Limoncello- was FANTASTIC! The waitstaff, ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kunstenkwartier
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.
Muinkparkwijk
Muinkparkwijk is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ghent area, you might plan a trip to St. Peter's Square or Book Tower.
Stationsbuurt Noord
Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Ghent University Botanical Garden or Kuipke while you're exploring the area.
Ghent City Centre
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.
Strop
While Strop isn't home to many top sights, St. Peter's Square and Book Tower are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
