Hotels in Ghent

The Castle of the Counts, the Ghent Altarpiece in the cathedral and the medieval quays of the Graslei, with a lively student scene.

Best-rated hotels in Ghent

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are at least 117 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Ghent city centre.

Looking for something specific? Hotels with a pool Β· Adults-only hotels Β· Pet-friendly hotels Β· Hotels with parking Β· Accessible hotels Β· Family hotels Β· Hostels Β· Aparthotels Β· 4-star hotels Β· Cheap hotels Β· Boutique hotels.

To see Ghent with a guide, try the free walking tours in Ghent and the guided visits.

Where to stay in Ghent: the best areas

Historic centre

Between St Bavo’s Cathedral and the Graslei there are hotels with canal views and everything within walking distance.

Sint-Pieters

By Sint-Pieters station there are cheaper hotels, ten minutes from the centre by tram, good for train trips to Bruges.

Hotels in Ghent in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 3.5 km of the centre of Ghent. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
+200
average score of 195 rated properties
9.0
guest reviews
169,371
four- and five-star hotels
90
Spa hotels
1
Beach hotels
1
Hotels with a pool
7
Adults-only hotels
22
Pet-friendly hotels
50
Hotels with parking
120
Accessible hotels
110
Family hotels
120
Hostels
5
Aparthotels
12
5-star hotels
2
4-star hotels
52
Cheap hotels
9
Boutique hotels
13

Getting to Ghent

The nearest airports are Antwerp (ANR), 54 km away and Brussels (BRU), 56 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Ghent

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

More hotels in Ghent

Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Ghent

How many hotels are there in Ghent?

We list more than 200 places to stay within 3.5 km of the centre of Ghent: 3 five-star, 87 four-star, 60 three-star, 2 two-star and 1 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Ghent?

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum, with a score of 8.6 out of 10 from 12,182 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Ghent?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Ghent explains what each one offers: Historic centre and Sint-Pieters.

Is there a free walking tour in Ghent?

Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Ghent lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.