The perfect Ghent experience

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The perfect Ghent experience

Bezienswaardigheden

The Gravensteen is a medieval castle at Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium. The current castle dates from 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory. It is now a museum and a major landmark in the city. Would you like to experience a visit to the Gravensteen with a touch of humour? Then you should book the audio tour, recorded by the Flemish comedian Wouter Deprez. Cost: 12 €
210 locals recommend
Gravensteen
11 Sint-Veerleplein
210 locals recommend
The Gravensteen is a medieval castle at Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium. The current castle dates from 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory. It is now a museum and a major landmark in the city. Would you like to experience a visit to the Gravensteen with a touch of humour? Then you should book the audio tour, recorded by the Flemish comedian Wouter Deprez. Cost: 12 €
One of the most romantic and picturesque areas in Ghent! You have a great view on the historical buildings and the amazing surrounding architecture and river close to the Korenmarkt. This bridge is the only place where you can see the three Medieval towers: the Sint-Nicholas' Church, the Belfry of Ghent and the Sint-Bavo's Cathedral. Cost: Free!
15 locals recommend
Sint-Michielsbrug
Sint-Michielshelling
15 locals recommend
One of the most romantic and picturesque areas in Ghent! You have a great view on the historical buildings and the amazing surrounding architecture and river close to the Korenmarkt. This bridge is the only place where you can see the three Medieval towers: the Sint-Nicholas' Church, the Belfry of Ghent and the Sint-Bavo's Cathedral. Cost: Free!
One of the most historic 11 th century buildings in Ghent. Charles V was baptised there! Here you'll find the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. This alterpiece was painted by the great masters Hubert and Jan van Eyck around 1432. Unfortunaly the 'Just Judges' panel was stolen in 1934 and is yet to be found. Cost: 4 €
78 locals recommend
Saint Bavo's Cathedral
1 Sint-Baafsplein
78 locals recommend
One of the most historic 11 th century buildings in Ghent. Charles V was baptised there! Here you'll find the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. This alterpiece was painted by the great masters Hubert and Jan van Eyck around 1432. Unfortunaly the 'Just Judges' panel was stolen in 1934 and is yet to be found. Cost: 4 €
During the Revolt of Ghent in 1539 much of the abbey was torn down by Charles V. What's left has been taken back by nature. Yet it is still very beautiful, and it is amazing that any of the structure is still standing! Tip: it is not open to the public every day to help preserve it, so be sure to check it first on the website. Cost: donation
11 locals recommend
St Bavo's Abbey
43 Voorhoutkaai
11 locals recommend
During the Revolt of Ghent in 1539 much of the abbey was torn down by Charles V. What's left has been taken back by nature. Yet it is still very beautiful, and it is amazing that any of the structure is still standing! Tip: it is not open to the public every day to help preserve it, so be sure to check it first on the website. Cost: donation
One of my favorite places of them all is the Graslei. It is in the very heart of Ghent. These quays stretch along the Leie river with Graslei and its unique medieval buildings on the ring bank, Korenlei along the left. You can drink someting at the local bars or you can shop in the Albert Heijn at the Korenmarkt and sit, while looking at the water. It is one of the oldest locations in Gent and very beautifull in the evening. Cost: free!
114 locals recommend
Graslei and Korenlei
Graslei
114 locals recommend
One of my favorite places of them all is the Graslei. It is in the very heart of Ghent. These quays stretch along the Leie river with Graslei and its unique medieval buildings on the ring bank, Korenlei along the left. You can drink someting at the local bars or you can shop in the Albert Heijn at the Korenmarkt and sit, while looking at the water. It is one of the oldest locations in Gent and very beautifull in the evening. Cost: free!
This is a picturesque little neighbourhood beneath the Castle of the Counts with restaurants and boutique specialty shops. It looks like a storybook!
110 locals recommend
Patershol
61 Corduwaniersstraat
110 locals recommend
This is a picturesque little neighbourhood beneath the Castle of the Counts with restaurants and boutique specialty shops. It looks like a storybook!
It's ma hood
Visserij
Visserij
It's ma hood
Did you know that this swimmingpool the oldest one is from Belgium? First stone was in 1885
19 locals recommend
Swimming Pool Van Eyck
1 Veermanplein
19 locals recommend
Did you know that this swimmingpool the oldest one is from Belgium? First stone was in 1885
15 locals recommend
Graffiti Street
Werregarenstraat
15 locals recommend

Buurten

If you want an espace from the city. It's a 25 min walk from the city or you can catch Trams 21 or 22 (18 min) if you prefer.
Citadelpark
Citadelpark
If you want an espace from the city. It's a 25 min walk from the city or you can catch Trams 21 or 22 (18 min) if you prefer.
Very pleasant street with lots of unique and fantastisc restaurants. Here you'll find something for everyone!
Oudburg, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Very pleasant street with lots of unique and fantastisc restaurants. Here you'll find something for everyone!
On the Dok Noord site, the factories of ACEC (electromechanics) wrote Ghent industrial history. They have now made way for modern offices, shops, sports and leisure facilities and a fascinating food hall. During this development, new-build parts were integrated and combined with existing architecture.
13 locals recommend
Dok Noord winkelcentrum
7 Dok-Noord
13 locals recommend
On the Dok Noord site, the factories of ACEC (electromechanics) wrote Ghent industrial history. They have now made way for modern offices, shops, sports and leisure facilities and a fascinating food hall. During this development, new-build parts were integrated and combined with existing architecture.

Uit eten

The concept of pure, Flemish cuisine from grandmother's time, where a cozy vintage setting has of course been retained. The best beef stew of Flanders!
26 locals recommend
Mémé Gusta
19 Burgstraat
26 locals recommend
The concept of pure, Flemish cuisine from grandmother's time, where a cozy vintage setting has of course been retained. The best beef stew of Flanders!
You can create your own custom sushi or you can choose from the menu. They use fresh products from local suppliers, combined with imported Japanese ingredients. Your order is prepared à la minute on site. This guarantees absolute freshness!
YOKOSO Ghent
You can create your own custom sushi or you can choose from the menu. They use fresh products from local suppliers, combined with imported Japanese ingredients. Your order is prepared à la minute on site. This guarantees absolute freshness!
Eat Love Pizza is a pizzeria with a soul and a mission. Everything revolves around wafer-thin, artisanal pizzas with healthy, local and responsible products from organic farmers. The intimate, romantic Elmo Bar is located at Ajuinlei 9. Here you can enjoy a delicious glass of wine with antipasti, pizza or pasta along the river Leie.
45 locals recommend
Eat Love Pizza
10 Ajuinlei
45 locals recommend
Eat Love Pizza is a pizzeria with a soul and a mission. Everything revolves around wafer-thin, artisanal pizzas with healthy, local and responsible products from organic farmers. The intimate, romantic Elmo Bar is located at Ajuinlei 9. Here you can enjoy a delicious glass of wine with antipasti, pizza or pasta along the river Leie.
Restaurant Du Progres is having an authentic Belgium kitchen and is known for his pure and true tastes.
18 locals recommend
Restaurant Du Progres
10 Korenmarkt
18 locals recommend
Restaurant Du Progres is having an authentic Belgium kitchen and is known for his pure and true tastes.
Authentic Mexican food for a reasonable price. Everything here is amazing — from the food to the drinks to the service! And they have gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Taco Santo
Authentic Mexican food for a reasonable price. Everything here is amazing — from the food to the drinks to the service! And they have gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
This belgian-style pasta place has a terrace and very open indoor seating. They serve large portions, ideal if you are hungry! The pasta is really delicious and tastes fresh.
31 locals recommend
De Kastart
42 Onderbergen
31 locals recommend
This belgian-style pasta place has a terrace and very open indoor seating. They serve large portions, ideal if you are hungry! The pasta is really delicious and tastes fresh.
If you want some fancy place but still affordable. The restaurant is awarded with a score of 13/20 and one Chef’s Hat in the most recent Gault&Millau guide.
LOF Restaurant
36 Hoogstraat
If you want some fancy place but still affordable. The restaurant is awarded with a score of 13/20 and one Chef’s Hat in the most recent Gault&Millau guide.
Really cool place if you’re looking to try traditional Belgian food and beer, plus great atmosphere, beautiful garden patio, and a little bit removed from the tourist traps.
37 locals recommend
't Oud Clooster
5 Zwartezustersstraat
37 locals recommend
Really cool place if you’re looking to try traditional Belgian food and beer, plus great atmosphere, beautiful garden patio, and a little bit removed from the tourist traps.
Wonderful old world atmosphere, authentic interiors. Very nice all you can eat ribs of pork. Available in 4 variants- normal, honey, sweet and sour and seasoned.
32 locals recommend
De Gekroonde Hoofden
4 Burgstraat
32 locals recommend
Wonderful old world atmosphere, authentic interiors. Very nice all you can eat ribs of pork. Available in 4 variants- normal, honey, sweet and sour and seasoned.
Good foor for a cheap price, close to the Gravensteen. They serve ribs à volonté. Very tasty and you can ask for more sauce and butter. Staff is very friendly. Though it can be crowded as the place is very small.
13 locals recommend
Amadeus Gent 2
7 Goudenleeuwplein
13 locals recommend
Good foor for a cheap price, close to the Gravensteen. They serve ribs à volonté. Very tasty and you can ask for more sauce and butter. Staff is very friendly. Though it can be crowded as the place is very small.
Good foor for a cheap price, between the Korenmarkt and the Belfry of Ghent. They serve ribs à volonté. Very tasty and you can ask for more sauce and butter. Staff is very friendly. Though it can be crowded as the place is very small.
39 locals recommend
Amadeus Gent 1
8 Plotersgracht
39 locals recommend
Good foor for a cheap price, between the Korenmarkt and the Belfry of Ghent. They serve ribs à volonté. Very tasty and you can ask for more sauce and butter. Staff is very friendly. Though it can be crowded as the place is very small.
Friends of my are owners of this amazing Japanese restaurant. They lived a couple of years in Japan and opened recently their own restaurant. They serve comfort food from Tokyo.
Currychiwa - Japanese Curry House
Friends of my are owners of this amazing Japanese restaurant. They lived a couple of years in Japan and opened recently their own restaurant. They serve comfort food from Tokyo.
In an authentic setting in the center of Ghent. They use a lot of fair trade or max havelaarlabel. They try to use as much biological products and natural meat as possible. They work with organic and / or fair-trade products and quality meat. All preparations are made with daily fresh products. The ice cream is artisan prepared. They pay a lot of attention to people with allergies (gluten, lactose, nuts ...). In our menu, the allergens are indicated for each dish.
55 locals recommend
MULTATULI
40 Huidevetterskaai
55 locals recommend
In an authentic setting in the center of Ghent. They use a lot of fair trade or max havelaarlabel. They try to use as much biological products and natural meat as possible. They work with organic and / or fair-trade products and quality meat. All preparations are made with daily fresh products. The ice cream is artisan prepared. They pay a lot of attention to people with allergies (gluten, lactose, nuts ...). In our menu, the allergens are indicated for each dish.
Otomat is a pizza restaurant, but not in the way you may be used to it. They have reinvented the pizza experience and given it our own, unique and very Belgian twist. Adding Duvel beer yeast to the pizza dough, plus some surprising toppings of the highest quality and offering interesting beer pairings - you really must come to Otomat for an entirely new pizza experience.
31 locals recommend
Otomat Gent
3 Kleine Vismarkt
31 locals recommend
Otomat is a pizza restaurant, but not in the way you may be used to it. They have reinvented the pizza experience and given it our own, unique and very Belgian twist. Adding Duvel beer yeast to the pizza dough, plus some surprising toppings of the highest quality and offering interesting beer pairings - you really must come to Otomat for an entirely new pizza experience.
In WASBAR® you can enjoy a delicious meal at any time of the day: breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner! Be sure to try our famous Bagel Burgers and Bagels. Multitasking? At WASBAR you can of course also do your laundry while meeting friends for something to eat or drink. In short: feel completely at home at WASBAR!
18 locals recommend
WASBAR
37 Korenmarkt
18 locals recommend
In WASBAR® you can enjoy a delicious meal at any time of the day: breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner! Be sure to try our famous Bagel Burgers and Bagels. Multitasking? At WASBAR you can of course also do your laundry while meeting friends for something to eat or drink. In short: feel completely at home at WASBAR!
Amigo is open 7/7 for dinner. During weekends they dance. They focus on a colorful, seasonal and no-nonsense kitchen. The orientation is Mexican / Middle-Eastern, made for sharing. Food leaves the kitchen on the rhythm of the heat, so it will arrive at your table in different stages. An ideal way of exploring new flavors! Monday to Sunday open from 17:30 ‘till late.
17 locals recommend
Amigo
31 Stapelplein
17 locals recommend
Amigo is open 7/7 for dinner. During weekends they dance. They focus on a colorful, seasonal and no-nonsense kitchen. The orientation is Mexican / Middle-Eastern, made for sharing. Food leaves the kitchen on the rhythm of the heat, so it will arrive at your table in different stages. An ideal way of exploring new flavors! Monday to Sunday open from 17:30 ‘till late.
Neon, Chevy boots, cotton candy pink walls en Rock and roll door de speakers. Uncle Sam's lets you dream away from oldschool USA without getting on the plane.... American classics such as low and slow sticky ribs, corn dogs, juicy black angus burgers, steaks, pulled pork, sharing plates, veggie burgers and plates...and a delicious portion of curly fries. Comfort food and sweets for meat eaters and plant eaters
Uncle Sam's
Neon, Chevy boots, cotton candy pink walls en Rock and roll door de speakers. Uncle Sam's lets you dream away from oldschool USA without getting on the plane.... American classics such as low and slow sticky ribs, corn dogs, juicy black angus burgers, steaks, pulled pork, sharing plates, veggie burgers and plates...and a delicious portion of curly fries. Comfort food and sweets for meat eaters and plant eaters
7 locals recommend
JACK Premium Burgers Gent
1 Oude Schaapmarkt
7 locals recommend
84 locals recommend
Mosquito Coast
28 Hoogpoort
84 locals recommend
Yalla Yalla Beirut foodbar
Fattoush Gent
69 Brabantdam
Mission Masala
Make a reservation, but it is good!
9 locals recommend
ANKARA
44 Oudburg
9 locals recommend
Make a reservation, but it is good!
Enoteca Pane e Vino
31 locals recommend
Otomat Gent
3 Kleine Vismarkt
31 locals recommend
Nonam
1 Sluizekenkaai
14 locals recommend
Patyntje
91 Gordunakaai
14 locals recommend
OSTERIA DELICATI
17 Drabstraat
55 locals recommend
MULTATULI
40 Huidevetterskaai
55 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Café René
2-4 Gebroeders Vandeveldestraat
27 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Kin Khao - Thai Eatery
21 Donkersteeg
11 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Il Folletto
30 Drabstraat
6 locals recommend
Super lekker restaurant. Net daarom hebben we er voor gekozen om niet met een klassieke menukaart te werken.
karbon
Super lekker restaurant. Net daarom hebben we er voor gekozen om niet met een klassieke menukaart te werken.
pure italiaanse keuken, uitgebaat door italianen: verse pasta's met vriendelijke bediening
OSTERIA DELICATI
17 Drabstraat
pure italiaanse keuken, uitgebaat door italianen: verse pasta's met vriendelijke bediening

Café

A famed café that serves more than 350 Belgian beers, the largest collection in Ghent!
41 locals recommend
Dulle Griet
50 Vrijdagmarkt
41 locals recommend
A famed café that serves more than 350 Belgian beers, the largest collection in Ghent!
The Trollekelder is a rustic and cozy Flemish pub from the 15th century. Over the years it has become one of the fixed values ​​of the city of Ghent. With its central location, near the St Jacob's Church, it is easily accessible. The Trollekelder at Sint-Jacobs has been a household name in Ghent for more than 30 years. With its wide range of regional beers, cozy decor and its own Troll beer, the Trollekelder is part of a dying breed of real, old-fashioned brown cafes.
42 locals recommend
Trollekelder
4 Walter De Buckplein
42 locals recommend
The Trollekelder is a rustic and cozy Flemish pub from the 15th century. Over the years it has become one of the fixed values ​​of the city of Ghent. With its central location, near the St Jacob's Church, it is easily accessible. The Trollekelder at Sint-Jacobs has been a household name in Ghent for more than 30 years. With its wide range of regional beers, cozy decor and its own Troll beer, the Trollekelder is part of a dying breed of real, old-fashioned brown cafes.
You can find this nice boat café right opposite the Kinepolis. The attractively renovated inland vessel Kaffee De Planck is known for its extensive beer list of more than 200 different types of beer. De Planck also serves an excellent, traditionally brewed house beer called 'Planckske' and as a beer café has several mentions in Belgian and foreign beer guides.
Kaffee de Planck
You can find this nice boat café right opposite the Kinepolis. The attractively renovated inland vessel Kaffee De Planck is known for its extensive beer list of more than 200 different types of beer. De Planck also serves an excellent, traditionally brewed house beer called 'Planckske' and as a beer café has several mentions in Belgian and foreign beer guides.
Very well hidden jazz café with a southern atmosphere and a small inner terrace, in a narrow side alley of the Groentenmarkt. From September to May you can enjoy jazz concerts from Sunday to Thursday evenings. All forms and colors of jazz music, played by established names and emerging talent, are discussed.
67 locals recommend
Hot Club Gent
2 Schuddevisstraatje
67 locals recommend
Very well hidden jazz café with a southern atmosphere and a small inner terrace, in a narrow side alley of the Groentenmarkt. From September to May you can enjoy jazz concerts from Sunday to Thursday evenings. All forms and colors of jazz music, played by established names and emerging talent, are discussed.
This café is probably as notorious as the location where it is located, the Vlasmarkt. Music and graffiti enthusiasts will be served here at their beck and call. Because in addition to various rock-solid music genres that fly around you, almost all walls here are beautifully decorated with graffiti artworks. A feast for the eyes and ears.
133 locals recommend
Charlatan
6 Vlasmarkt
133 locals recommend
This café is probably as notorious as the location where it is located, the Vlasmarkt. Music and graffiti enthusiasts will be served here at their beck and call. Because in addition to various rock-solid music genres that fly around you, almost all walls here are beautifully decorated with graffiti artworks. A feast for the eyes and ears.
The local cafe, very cozy
12 locals recommend
De Kleine Kunst
99 Ferdinand Lousbergskaai
12 locals recommend
The local cafe, very cozy
Great cosy pub situated in the centre of Gent near the castle. You can get a lot of types of beers, spirits, wines, etc. Not that expensive as other bars around. However, they only accept cash.
14 locals recommend
't Galgenhuis
5 Groentenmarkt
14 locals recommend
Great cosy pub situated in the centre of Gent near the castle. You can get a lot of types of beers, spirits, wines, etc. Not that expensive as other bars around. However, they only accept cash.
This is the right place to take a break, enjoy Belgian beer while admiring the view and fully experience Belgian! Don't hesitate to ask for the waiter suggestions but as the menu warns, watch out for the high alcohol percentage of some beers.
27 locals recommend
Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant
9 Groentenmarkt
27 locals recommend
This is the right place to take a break, enjoy Belgian beer while admiring the view and fully experience Belgian! Don't hesitate to ask for the waiter suggestions but as the menu warns, watch out for the high alcohol percentage of some beers.
Rock&Roll café in Gent with more than 100 beers. Open from 17h.
Café Backdoor
26 Sint-Amandstraat
Rock&Roll café in Gent with more than 100 beers. Open from 17h.
Amigo is open 7/7 for dinner. During weekends they dance. They focus on a colorful, seasonal and no-nonsense kitchen. The orientation is Mexican / Middle-Eastern, made for sharing. Food leaves the kitchen on the rhythm of the heat, so it will arrive at your table in different stages. An ideal way of exploring new flavors! Monday to Sunday open from 17:30 ‘till late.
17 locals recommend
Amigo
31 Stapelplein
17 locals recommend
Amigo is open 7/7 for dinner. During weekends they dance. They focus on a colorful, seasonal and no-nonsense kitchen. The orientation is Mexican / Middle-Eastern, made for sharing. Food leaves the kitchen on the rhythm of the heat, so it will arrive at your table in different stages. An ideal way of exploring new flavors! Monday to Sunday open from 17:30 ‘till late.
Stepping inside The Cobbler is a step back in time. The cocktail bar of the luxury hotel in the former post office is stylish and traditional. Sample creative recipes accompanied by the finest of tapas. The breathtaking view of the historic city centre is an extra bonus!
19 locals recommend
The Cobbler
16 Graslei
19 locals recommend
Stepping inside The Cobbler is a step back in time. The cocktail bar of the luxury hotel in the former post office is stylish and traditional. Sample creative recipes accompanied by the finest of tapas. The breathtaking view of the historic city centre is an extra bonus!
Parole - Winebar & co
9 Bennesteeg
44 locals recommend
ONA
71 Nederkouter
44 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Cafe Rococo
57 Corduwaniersstraat
16 locals recommend

Breakfast

11 locals recommend
luv l’oeuf
30 Nederkouter
11 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
STEK
129 Nederkouter
6 locals recommend
35 locals recommend
Pain Perdu
9 Walpoortstraat
35 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
28 locals recommend
Gust
55 Papegaaistraat
28 locals recommend
Norma
20 Bennesteeg
12 locals recommend
Alice
6 Onderbergen
12 locals recommend
Cocotine
51 Leithstraat
35 locals recommend
Pain Perdu
9 Walpoortstraat
35 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
STEK
129 Nederkouter
6 locals recommend

Coffee and cake

55 locals recommend
Café Labath
1 Oude Houtlei
55 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Take Five Espresso
10 Voldersstraat
10 locals recommend
Caffè Rosario
79 locals recommend
Simon Says
8 Sluizeken
79 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Madam Bakster
142 Brabantdam
13 locals recommend
57 locals recommend
Julie's House
13 Kraanlei
57 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Les Tartes de Françoise - Gent
35 François Laurentplein
9 locals recommend

City advice

Ways to save

Citycard Gent

Choose a card for 48 (€ 38) or 72 hours (€ 44). This advantage card is an all-in Ghent experience. Start planning and save up to 20 euro with your CityCard Gent. Acces to: - The Castle of the Counts - Ghent Belfry, world heritage - Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent - S.M.A.K: contemporary art in Ghent - STAM, Ghent city Museum - Museum of Industry ... Advantages: - € 10 discount Bavo's Cathedral - Free transport in Ghent (all the trams and buses) - entitles you to free bicycle rental for one day - one guided tour by boat