In this article, I am taking you to discover a magnificent city located in the Flemish part of Belgium: Gand (Gent in Dutch). The city is actually renowned as one of the most beautiful in the country, and I am certainly not going to disagree with that. It is often compared to Bruges (a city I also wrote an article about on the blog), but unlike the latter, which has a reputation as a “museum-city”, Gand feels much more alive, contemporary, trendy, and also very youthful since it welcomes many students. I must admit that if you are passing through the region, it is truly an unmissable stop on your trip. The city is vibrant, and I hope you will fall under its spell just like we did.
The first time I discovered Gand was back in 2012 during a tour of Belgium I did with my parents and my brother at the time. I returned almost 10 years later in March 2022 with my favorite photographer for a 3-day extended weekend this time, which allowed me to explore the Flemish city a bit more in depth! Then we came back in October 2024 for a food tour to discover several great gourmet spots in the city.
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Practical Info for Gand
How to get to Gand from Paris?
Getting to Gand from Paris is really very simple. Just take an Eurostar (formerly Thalys) train to Brussels (about 1h25), to Brussels-Midi station (or Brussel-Zuid station in Dutch) and then take a regional train to Gand (there are trains departing from Brussels-Midi about every half hour or every hour, it’s quite simple and convenient). You can buy SNCB tickets on this website (count €9.30 one way and it takes 30 minutes to do Brussels – Gand). So basically in 2h/2h30 you will be in Gand starting from Paris, which I think is really fast. Moreover, this trip can ideally be combined with a weekend visiting Brussels, to appreciate the contrasts between the capital and Gand.
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The CityCard Gand
This CityCard provides access to all the city’s museums and several attractions as well (I’ve indicated in the article which visits and activities we did with the card). Finally, it also gives you unlimited access to public transport in Gand. This is very convenient because even though the city center is very easy to cover on foot, some places (like the Museum of Fine Arts for example) are located further away from the center. If you come during the sunny days, the card also allows you to rent a bike for a day.
Quick summary of what you get access to with the card:
- free access to all museums, monuments, and attractions in Gand
- 1 guided boat tour
- free and unlimited access to the city’s public transport
- 1 day of bicycle rental
CityCard Gent
Card for 48h at €49 or 72h at €55
Link to the tourist office website to learn more and buy the card
What to see and do in Gand?
Just like for Bruges, I recommend wandering on foot through the city’s alleyways; it remains the most pleasant way to enjoy the beauties of this human-scale city. Otherwise, you can also discover the city by bike, which is visibly the preferred means of transport for the locals. The city is also very rich in museums and sites to visit, so if you love cultural discoveries, you will be well served.
Also worth seeing: the City Hall (Stadshal), a large modern open structure in the form of a canopy designed by the Ghent architectural firm Robbrecht & Daem – Marie-José Van Hee.
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Take a Free Tour in Gand with Civitatis
Civitatis is a platform specializing in the online distribution of activities, excursions, and guided tours for major tourist destinations around the world. The good deal is that they organize Free Tours (so, free guided tours) in several major cities worldwide, which have no fixed price, and at the end of the tour, each person is free to hand the guide a cash amount depending on their level of satisfaction. Discover the history and hidden secrets of one of Belgium’s prettiest cities with this walking free tour in Gand, accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide. There is also a 2nd Free Tour to discover the mysteries and legends of Gand.
Free tour in Gand by Civitatis
Duration: 2 hours
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Visit the Belfry of Gand
I truly recommend climbing to the very top of the city’s grand Belfry (95 meters high), where you will have a breathtaking view of the city (no worries for non-athletes, an elevator on the 1st floor allows you to get to the top effortlessly). The Belfry is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the dragon installed at its summit (older versions of which you can see during your visit) is the symbol of the city.
The Belfry dates back to the 14th century and is one of the emblematic “Three Towers” of Gand’s historic center, along with the bell towers of Saint Bavo’s Cathedral and Saint Nicholas’ Church. It symbolizes the independence, power, and prosperity of the city. In short, an essential visit to discover Gand and get a bird’s-eye view of the Flemish city. During the visit, you can also admire the bells and the carillon, which still rings regularly. The current drum that rings the bells dates from the 17th century and can operate no less than 40 bells!
Visited in 2022
Belfry of Gand / Belfort van Gent
Sint-Baafsplein 9000 Gent
Open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Prices: €11 adult (€13 depending on season) / €5 (19-25 years old) / €2.20 (13-18 years old) / free under 12
Free with the CityCard Gent
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Visit Saint Bavo’s Cathedral and see the Ghent Altarpiece
Another essential monument to visit and also free: Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, located right behind the Belfry. Built in the Brabantine Gothic style, it dates from 1462-1534 and was erected on the remains of an earlier 10th-century church and a 12th-century Romanesque church. It has a rich history, as evidenced by its collection of art objects: the Baroque marble high altar, the Rococo marble and oak pulpit, a painting by Rubens, the Calvary triptych by Justus of Ghent, the mausoleums of Ghent bishops,…
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See the famous painting by the Van Eyck brothers, the Ghent Altarpiece
And of course, the main attraction of the cathedral is the famous polyptych painted on wood, “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” by the Van Eyck brothers, completed in 1432 and considered one of the masterpieces of Flemish Primitives painting and a world heritage treasure. In total, the 18 panels of the altarpiece depict biblical scenes with a certain magic and include the portraits of Joos Vijd, the patron of the paintings and church warden, and his wife, Elisabeth Borluut. Since 1986, it has been displayed in the former baptistery of Saint Bavo’s Cathedral in Gand, converted into a vault following repeated thefts.
However, unlike the rest of the cathedral, this visit is not free, and you will have to pay to admire this masterpiece, notably to contribute to its very recent restoration and also to its presentation through a rather well-made immersive 3D setup, I must admit.
The visit is divided into two parts: a virtual tour (optional, you can just pay to see the painting) with a 3D headset that plunges us into the era when the painting was created and tells us its tumultuous history, followed by the contemplation of the recently restored artwork. I am not necessarily a huge fan of this kind of 3D setup, but I must admit I found this one very interesting. You arrive in front of the painting fully aware of the luck we have to be able to admire this magnificent polyptych and knowing almost everything about its history, worthy of a twist-filled movie.
Visited in 2022
Saint Bavo’s Cathedral
Sint-Baafsplein, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Ticket for visiting the Ghent Altarpiece (mandatory online advance booking with fixed time slot): 12.50 € adult / 8 € (under 12) / free for under 6s (augmented reality tour at 16 €)
Visit to the Ghent Altarpiece: 2.50 € surcharge with the CityCard Gent (mandatory online advance booking of a time slot)
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Visiting Gravensteen Castle
This castle is the pride of Ghent because only one army ever managed to capture it: students protesting against rising beer prices in 1949. It is also pretty much the only preserved medieval fortress in Flanders with an almost intact defense system. Its history dates back to Roman times, but it was in the Middle Ages that the Counts of Flanders built a keep surrounded by a stone wall featuring 24 towers. With its military architecture, the imposing building clearly embodied the power of the Counts of Flanders.
I recommend visiting this place because its architecture is impressive, and the tour also allows you to walk along the castle ramparts and enjoy a lovely view of the city and its surroundings. On the other hand, I had serious doubts about the audio guide we were given at the castle for the self-guided tour. The comedic tone, bordering on the downright silly, chosen for this tour, plus the rather hard-to-understand accent of the actor acting as the guide (Flemish comedian Wouter Deprez), unfortunately made me give up on the audio guide very quickly. Rather than teaching me anything, it utterly dismayed me with commentary perpetuating truly cliché views of the Middle Ages. In short, this is certainly just my point of view, but I was not won over by this audioguided tour.
Visited in 2022
Gravensteen Castle
Open Monday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Prices: 15 € adult (audio guide included) / 10.50 € residents / 3 € (13-18 years) / free under 12
Free with the CityCard Gent
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Visiting the Museum voor Schone Kunsten Gent, Ghent’s Fine Arts Museum
This vast museum located on the edge of CitadelPark is truly worth a visit. It is housed in a building by architect Van Rysselberghe which provides beautiful lighting for the artworks and features a very interesting classical collection that it brings into dialogue with contemporary pieces at the heart of its thematic trail (a trail that is sometimes a bit hard to follow, I must admit). The permanent collection offers a great variety of objects, paintings, tapestries, sketches as well as drawings and sculptures, spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Visited in 2022
Museum voor Schone Kunsten Gent
Fernand Scribedreef 1, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Open daily except Mondays
Prices: 15 € adult / 7.50 € (19-25 years) / free under 18
Free with the CityCard Gent
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Visiting S.M.A.K., Ghent’s Municipal Museum for Contemporary Art
Unfortunately, we didn’t really have time to visit this museum, created in 1999, right after visiting the Fine Arts Museum (since it’s located right across the street, making it easy to do both visits back-to-back). However, we briefly stepped inside and it looked very interesting. The museum offers an ambitious temporary program (such as the exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the historic Chambres d’Amis project or retrospectives dedicated to contemporary artists). The permanent collection features major works by national and international artists from the Cobra, pop art, minimalism, conceptual art, and arte povera movements.
SMAK, Municipal Museum for Contemporary Art
Jan Hoetplein 1, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Prices: 17 € standard / 8.50 € (19-25 years) / free for under 19s
Free with the CityCard Gent
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Strolling in CitadelPark
If you want some greenery, you can go for a walk in CitadelPark, built in 1875 on the site of a former citadel (hence its name). This municipal park is located on a ridge between the Scheldt and the Lys rivers, and you can enjoy the park’s botanical richness thanks to the signs that have labeled all the extraordinary trees since 2005.
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Visiting the Industriemuseum
We discovered this museum somewhat by chance during one of our walks and we were thrilled by the visit. Spread across 5 floors, it offers several exhibitions that immerse us in the city’s industrial past. Indeed, it’s easy to forget, but Ghent was once a flourishing industrial city and still conceals a rich industrial heritage. At the end of the 18th century, Ghent was notably an important textile center, and the museum is housed in a former cotton spinning mill.
It is also a super interactive museum with many areas to handle objects or products, as well as demonstrations (particularly on the “printing” floor where we left with a print from an old photo of Ghent, kindly given by the printer) and workshops. I’d also like to let you know that on the 5th floor of the museum you can also enjoy a very lovely view of Ghent’s city center.
Visited in 2022
Industriemuseum
Minnemeers 10, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Open daily except Wednesdays
Prices: 13 € standard / 6.50 € (19-25 years) / free for under 19s
Free with the CityCard Gent
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Exploring Ghent’s street art scene
If you are a fan of street art, you must check out Werregarenstraatje (also nicknamed Graffiti Street) where beginner and established artists perform right before our eyes all day long. The alley is therefore constantly changing its look and scenery. It was originally created as a temporary project for the 1995 Ghent Festivities and has endured for years as an ever-evolving creative space.
Aside from this street, you can also find plenty of street art pieces almost everywhere in the city, and I have included the link below to the “Sorry, not sorry” street art trail, offered by the tourist office, which we tried to follow bit by bit during our stay. This map gives an overview of the murals and street art pieces that can be admired in Ghent.
Ghent Street Art Trail
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Taking a boat tour
Ghent is a city where water is omnipresent because it sits at the confluence of the Lys and the Scheldt. As a result, you will find several boat tour operators (including Boat in Gent) offering boat rides along both rivers. We took advantage of our CityCard to enjoy a short late-afternoon boat ride and discover the city from a different perspective.
It’s truly a ride I recommend enjoying if you’ve got the CityCard. The schedules for the various operators are quite limited outside of high season, but in the end we managed to find a tour outside of the indicated hours (indeed, if the weather is nice and there are crowds, the companies tend to extend their hours). Since they are all clustered in the same area, don’t hesitate to take a look to see if any boats are still running.
Tested in 2022 and 2024
Boat tour
Free with the CityCard Gent
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Visiting Wintercircus
In the 19th century, this place was a permanent, highly popular circus that offered entertainment during the winter season. It mainly featured animals, particularly elephants. In the 1920s, entertainment shifted towards cinema and theater, leading to the decline of the circus and the bankruptcy of the business. Renovated over the course of a year starting in November 2023 with local builders and materials, the venue opened its doors in September 2024 and now offers various spaces (including coworking), as well as bars, a restaurant, and a coffee shop (which I tell you a bit more about further down in my selection of gourmet spots). You will also find a concert hall and a strong desire to showcase emerging artists.
Wintercircus
Lammerstraat 13, 9000 Ghent
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Visiting Ghent in the evening glow
Ghent is particularly well-lit in the evening (until midnight), and the tourist office offers a free map (in paper version at the office or as a digital version to download online) which suggests routes through the city to discover the illuminated monuments. For info, the standard walk from Kouter to the Opera takes about 2 hours.
I rather recommend doing the “basic walk” because we tested a small part of the “other illuminations” stroll and I must admit it wasn’t super well-lit (perhaps because we were there in March…). But otherwise, in the historic center, I have to say that with the lighting, the city takes on an even more magical and romantic aspect.
Photos taken in 2022
My favorite gourmet addresses in Ghent
As usual, you will find below my selection of gourmet spots in Ghent (chocolate shops, coffee shop, boutiques, and several restaurants) that we had the opportunity to test during our stay with the favorite photographer. These addresses often offer a chance to discover local products and a few regional specialties to try if you come to Flanders. And you should know that the city of Ghent invests heavily and really showcases local craftsmanship and makers. If you want to discover more about Belgian gastronomy, feel free to also take a look at my article on this subject.
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Where to buy local specialties?
Confiserie Temmerman Gent
In this family-run shop (which functions as a chocolate shop, confectionery, and also sells tea), in business since 1904, you can buy real cuberdons made on-site. These are nose- or face-shaped candies, typically from Ghent, which are hard on the outside and contain syrup (made with raspberry and violet). Their limited shelf life prevents their exportation, so they can only be found in Ghent! I therefore recommend tasting them fresh on the spot to appreciate the creaminess of this famous local candy.
Tested in 2024
Temmerman Gent
Kraanlei 79, 9000 Ghent
Price: a bag of cuberdons €10
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Tierenteyn – Verlent Mustard Shop
The city of Ghent is also famous for its mustard. And I am sharing the address of the mustard shop, whose origins date back to 1860, where you will find the traditional Ghent version. Here, the mustard is made on-site in the establishment’s basement, with 600 liters of mustard produced per week. The products are presented in jars made by a local ceramic artist. We loved this punchy product and regretted not bringing back more with the favorite photographer. Indeed, the specific feature of this mustard, prepared mainly with mustard seeds, water, salt, and vinegar, is that it has a very nice, slightly spicy taste.
Tested in 2024
Tierenteyn – Verlent
Groentenmarkt 3, 9000 Ghent
Price of a small jar of mustard: €3.75
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Where to buy good chocolates in Ghent?
Chocolatier Deduytschaever
We discovered this chocolatier somewhat by chance as we walked past on the last day of our stay in 2022, just before picking up our luggage at the hotel. We bought a small box to bring back a chocolate souvenir from Ghent, and I must say we didn’t regret it (except for not buying a bigger one, really). The chocolates from this establishment, whose first shop opened in 2020, are truly delicious. I particularly recommend their praline if you like that sort of thing; it is made with Piedmont hazelnuts that are roasted and caramelized. Be sure to stop by.
In March 2024, the chocolatier opened a second location on the city’s street-art street, which I mentioned earlier in the article. In this shop, cocoa beans (5 types, sourced from different regions around the world) are roasted on-site. You will also find other treats in this place such as chocolate pastries, granolas, and biscuits.
Tested in 2022 and 2024
Chocolatier Deduytschaever
Mageleinstraat 2, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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Holy Cow
This small chocolate workshop makes its own chocolate. The owners, a couple, started in India in Kerala with the idea of helping farmers who produce cocoa. They have their own fermentation “factory” right there in India and work with about 200 small cocoa producers. The chocolate is then shipped to Belgium. In their boutique/workshop in Ghent, they offer vegan, additive-free, fair-trade, and sustainable chocolates (eco-friendly packaging) with a respect for seasonality.
Tested in 2024
Holy Cow
Lange Kruisstraat 7, 9000 Ghent
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Joost Arijs
In 2011, Joost Arijs opened his own pastry and chocolate shop in Ghent, and in 2013, his boutique was voted “Best Pastry Shop in Belgium” by the Gault & Millau gastronomic guide. In 2019, the young chef was also named “Best Chocolatier of Flanders”. His address showcases chocolates and pastries like precious jewels. Right next to this first location, the chef opened his bakery in December 2022, focusing on breads and viennoiseries. At both addresses, everything is homemade, and it is truly a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds.
Pâtisserie and Chocolaterie Joost Arijs
Vlaanderenstraat 24, 9000 Ghent
Boulangerie Joost Arijs: Vlaanderenstraat 28, 9000 Ghent
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My selection of vegan and vegetarian addresses in Ghent
The vegan shop Knol & Kool
This shop sells products for vegan cooking (some are certified organic, others are not). But it’s not just a store; on-site, you’ll also find a restaurant and a cafe where you can sit down to enjoy vegetarian and vegan products. We tasted a nice fermented drink made in Ghent there.
Tested in 2024
Knol & Kool
Heilige-Geeststraat 30, 9000 Ghent
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My selection of coffee shops in Ghent
Way Coffee Roasters
This Ghent-based coffee shop and roaster brand makes its own coffee and has several locations across the city. Don’t miss their homemade vegan pastries either.
Tested in 2024
Way Coffee Roasters
Tested address: Brusselsesteenweg 4, 9050 Gent
Price: espresso €3 / latte €4.70 / filter coffee between €3.50 and €4.50 / cappuccino €4 / 250g coffee between €9 and €20.50
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Bakker Klaas
This bakery and coffee shop brand has several locations in Ghent, including one in the Wintercircus (which I already mentioned above). There you can enjoy organic, local products as well as specialty coffees. It was also an opportunity for us to try a typical Ghent pastry, the « gestreken mastel » or « ironed mastelle », a small round brioche bun flavored with cinnamon. The traditional “ironed” version is cut in half, spread with butter and brown sugar between the two parts, wrapped between two sheets of aluminum foil, and pressed with a household iron. The pastry then takes on a flat shape while the sugar caramelizes. For a long time, this sweet treat was only available during the Patershol neighborhood festivities in August (where it originates from), but you can now find them all year round.
Tested in 2024
Bakker Klaas
Wintercircus / Lammerstraat 13, 9000 Ghent
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My selection of restaurants in Ghent
Have a traditional dinner at Mémé Gusta
This restaurant located on Burgstraat in Ghent serves very generous traditional Flemish cuisine that will delight big eaters (we really struggled to finish our plates). It was the perfect opportunity for us to try some local specialties, such as carbonade (a beef stew) or eel in the green (a very specific dish, but worth discovering if you are a fish lover).
The setting of the venue, with a cozy and vintage atmosphere, is very trendy and attracts a younger crowd. Be warned though, the place is a bit noisy and lively, just so you know.
To try: the garden vegetable tempura with homemade tartar sauce (€9); Mémé Gusta’s stew (the famous Flemish carbonade, a surprising dish for us as it was a bit sweet / €22); the eel in the green (€34); the homemade shrimp croquettes (€16 for 2 large croquettes), a staple of Belgian gastronomy; and for drinks, don’t hesitate to try one of the Belgian beers from the restaurant’s menu (we tested the Omer and the Saint-Bernardus).
Tested in 2022
Mémé Gusta
Burgstraat 19, 9000 Gent
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A traditional friterie in Ghent: Friterie Tartaar
This traditional friterie makes as much as possible in-house and serves fries and snacks. The fries are actually cooked twice, the Belgian way, which is, from what I gathered, very important for the taste of the fries. You should also know that potatoes are seasonal and are at their best between September and January. The address also offers quite a few vegetarian options (especially with vegetarian sauces). The restaurant is also known for its wide selection of different homemade sauces (around twenty of them) and its best seller is the famous tartar sauce, a must-try! There is also a selection of local beers available.
Tested in 2024
Frituur Tartaar
Heilige-Geeststraat 3, 9000 Ghent
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Try Flemish meatballs: Balls & Glory
This brand, which also has a location in Antwerp, offers 50 flavors of meatballs that are all homemade. They also feature options for vegetarians. The classic meatballs are made from pork (sourced from the brand’s own farm) and veal. We even had the chance to participate in a workshop where we made our own meatballs. It was a great opportunity to learn a few manufacturing secrets, like the importance of having fat in the meat so that the meatballs don’t dry out. One of the traditional Flemish recipes is also made with mustard and chicory.
Tested in 2024
Balls & Glory
Jakobijnenstraat 6, 9000 Ghent
Prices: starters between €3.50 and €9 / mains between €15.50 and €19.50 / Ball the Way assortment for 2 people €29.50 / Belgian beers between €4 and €5.50
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Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Kruidtuin
A huge favorite for this spot located not far from Citadelpark, making it the ideal lunch spot after or before a visit to the city’s Museum of Fine Arts which I mentioned earlier. Here you will find perfectly executed contemporary cuisine featuring fresh, local produce (even the bread is homemade and delicious) centered around a regularly changing set menu (3 courses for €30 and 4 courses for €37 at lunchtime). It’s truly excellent value for money considering the quality of what is served on the plate. Also worth noting, the venue offers a great selection of wines, including some very interesting natural wines.
As for the decor, the restaurant overlooks a small garden at the back, giving it plenty of charm, and the open kitchen where the chefs work is located right at the entrance. In fact, they are the ones who come out to serve the dishes and explain what you are about to eat.
Good to know: the menu can also be adapted for vegetarians.
Tested in 2022
Kruidtuin
Kortrijksesteenweg 27, 9000 Gent
FYI, the lunch menu changes every week on Tuesday and the evening menu changes quickly depending on the availability of the restaurant’s organic suppliers and farmers
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My selection of bars in Ghent
Bar Bassie
This Ghent hotspot, located right at the top of the Wintercircus (which I mentioned a bit earlier), offers breathtaking views from its rooftop terrace. It’s the ideal spot to have a cocktail and a bite to eat in a trendy and cosmopolitan setting. Please note that this venue is only open in the late afternoon and evening.
Tested in 2024
Bar Bassie
Wintercircus / Lammerstraat 13, 9000 Ghent
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Where to taste Ghent beers?
Hal 16 with the Dok Brewing Company Brewery
This hotspot for foodies is housed in a former warehouse in the heart of an industrial site that was active until 2005, near the port, and whose buildings are now protected. It features a food court with several culinary concepts gathered around the Dok Brewing Company brewery. You can enjoy the microbrewery’s beers, freshly brewed on-site and straight from the tap. Created in 2018, the brewery is the result of the merger of 3 former breweries. Since the beginning of the adventure, it has brewed 280 different beers (including 3 that are always on the menu), and they are neither pasteurized nor filtered. The brewery also regularly offers ephemeral beers, which are never brewed twice, as well as non-alcoholic beers, though the latter are made at another brewery in Ghent since they require pasteurization. For beer lovers, the venue also offers fascinating “beer tours“.
Alongside this, the venue offers a high-quality barbecue concept featuring the smoky and grilled flavors of RØK (prices between €11 and €20) as well as BØEF burgers. We really loved this spot, not only for the atmosphere and decor, but also because the food was genuinely delicious. It’s simple yet extremely well-executed, exactly what we love with the favorite photographer!
Good to know: both dining spots offer great vegetarian options (vegetarian plate at RØK for €14).
Tested in 2022 and 2024
Hal 16
Dok Noord 4b 9000 Gent
My recommended places to stay in Ghent
As usual, below you will find my selection of recommended places to stay in Ghent that we had the opportunity to test during our stays in 2022 and 2024 with the favorite photographer. I have also gathered all my favorite addresses, detailed reviews, and options for all budgets in my comprehensive guide to my best hotels in Ghent.
My recommended accommodations for this stay
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Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent: The trendy and design option
Located just a few steps from the historic center, Yalo Hotel really appealed to us for its lively atmosphere and careful decoration. The establishment houses a restaurant and bar very popular with locals under a large bright glass roof, where a delicious breakfast buffet is also served. Our room, decorated in lovely emerald tones, was very comfortable (complete with a record player and vinyl records at our disposal!). Just a quick heads-up if you like to go to bed early on weekends: the venue is festive and music can be heard in the evening.
Tested in 2022
Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent ☆☆☆☆
Brabantdam 33, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Parking available at Vlaanderenstraat 26 with direct access
Room price for one night: from €130
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Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof: The charm of a historic residence
Changing the mood with this lovely 4-star hotel set in a private mansion built in 1724 for a baron. The place elegantly blends classical architecture with very comfortable contemporary amenities. When we visited in 2024, we stayed in the recent wing, featuring a spacious room overlooking a pleasant, quiet balcony. The hotel also features a spa beneath the vaults of the former carriage house and two restaurants, including the gourmet table LOF led by chef Paul de Groote.
Tested in 2024
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof ☆☆☆☆
Hoogstraat 36, 9000 Ghent
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Thanks to VisitGent and VisitFlanders for organizing these two stays in Ghent in 2022 and 2024.
I hope all this has made you want to discover Ghent and Flanders, and if you too have your favorite addresses and tips for this destination, feel free to share them in the comments below!
Find all my articles about Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia) below:
⇒ All my articles about Belgium
⇒ All my articles about Flanders
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BELGIUM
⇒ Brussels the capital
⇒ Belgian gastronomy
⇒ B&Bs in Belgium
MY ARTICLES ABOUT FLANDERS
⇒ Bruges
⇒ Ghent
⇒ Leuven
⇒ The Belgian Coast and Ostend
MY ARTICLES ABOUT WALLONIA
⇒ The Gaume Province
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