Hotels in Ghent
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Browse hotels in Ghent, Belgium near the Graslei canal and Gravensteen castle. Brussels reached in 32 minutes by train from Sint-Pieters station.
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About Ghent
Ghent: Medieval Waterways and Flemish Masters
Ghent sits at the confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers in East Flanders, 55 km west of Brussels by train. Founded in the 7th century around Sint-Baafsabdij abbey, the city reached its medieval peak as one of northern Europe's largest cloth-trading centres. The Gravensteen — a 12th-century stone castle rising above the Patershol quarter — anchors a skyline that also includes three medieval towers visible from Sint-Michielsbrug bridge.
Where to Stay
Most hotels concentrate within walking distance of Korenmarkt square and along the Graslei and Korenlei canal quays. The Patershol neighbourhood offers boutique options inside restored guild houses. Budget travellers find guesthouses in Sint-Jacobs, five minutes north of the centre. Rail connections run frequently: Ghent-Sint-Pieters station links to Brussels in 32 minutes and Bruges in 25 minutes.
Practical Tips
- Getting around: Trams 1 and 2 connect Sint-Pieters station to the historic core in under 10 minutes.
- Van Eyck: Allow two hours minimum at Sint-Baafskathedraal to see the restored Ghent Altarpiece (1432) by Jan and Hubert van Eyck.
- Markets: The Vrijdagmarkt square hosts a general market every Friday and Saturday morning.
- Timing: The Gentse Feesten festival fills ten days each July, raising hotel rates across all categories.
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