St. Macharius

Ghent

This was my favourite place to visit in Ghent. I could have taken pictures all day in the ruin of St. Bavo's Abbey. An quiet oasis in the city, we were the only people there. So quiet and serene and many courtyards to explore including a medieval church. 

Founded in the 7th century, the former abbey is now ruins echoing the history that took place here. The oldest wall in Ghent stands here.

The original Romanesque church that was destroyed is marked out by lovely hedges so you can see where it once stood as the five-metre-high shrubbery columns mark out the foundations.

Entry was free.
This was my favourite place to visit in Ghent. I could have taken pictures all day in the ruin of St. Bavo's Abbey. An quiet oasis in the city, we were the only people there. So quiet and serene and many courtyards to explore including a medieval church. 

Founded in the 7th century, the former abbey is now ruins echoing the history that took place here. The oldest wall in Ghent stands here.

The original Romanesque church that was destroyed is marked out by lovely hedges so you can see where it once stood as the five-metre-high shrubbery columns mark out the foundations.

Entry was free.
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St. Macharius Hotel Deals

Aparthotel Castelnou

Aparthotel Castelnou

3.5 out of 5
Kasteellaan 51 Ghent
The price is ¥17,884 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
¥17,884
¥20,475 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (442 reviews)
Room clean but looking a bit tired. More hangers for clothes and an extra pillow both would be good. Welcome pack was appreciated.Ideal location and breakfast was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. The angle of shower in bath is as a bit precarious if standing for shower.but overall we would ...

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Aparthotel Castelnou
ibis Gent Centrum Opera

ibis Gent Centrum Opera

3 out of 5
Nederkouter 24 Ghent
The price is ¥11,820 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
¥11,820
¥14,047 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (365 reviews)
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 Jan 20, 2026

ibis Gent Centrum Opera
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17 Ghent
The price is ¥13,133 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
¥13,133
¥15,439 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Good locations. Rooms was spotless.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10 Ghent
The price is ¥17,800 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
¥17,800
¥20,400 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews)
A limpeza, os restaurantes do hotel, o conforto

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36 Ghent
The price is ¥27,467 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
¥27,467
¥30,633 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful hotel 10/10 couldnt recommend highly enough.Superb

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

Kleindokkaai 27 Ghent BE
The price is ¥9,476 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
¥9,476
¥11,562 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great living experience, sad that the take in restaurant is closed but hopefully it opens soon, definitely will come back when I can, and stay in ibis gent budget dampoort

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
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Heirnis

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heirnis and surrounding area, you can visit Capitole Theatre and Glass Alley.

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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.

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Ghent City Centre

5/5(94 area reviews)

Historic 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.

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Gravensteen showing a river or creek, a castle and street scenes

Patershol

5/5(4 area reviews)

Patershol is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gravensteen Castle and Old Fish Market.

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Ghent XXL panorama

Graslei and Korenlei

While visiting Graslei and Korenlei, you might make a stop by sights like Korenmarkt Square and St. Michael's Bridge.

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The Campo Santo  in Sint-Amandsberg

Sint-Amandsberg

4/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Sint-Amandsberg. You might want to make time for a stop at Illuseum or ElenQVino.

Sint-Amandsberg


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