Guidebook for Ghent
Food Scene
Simon Says
8 SluizekenLovely breakfast and coffee!
Julie's House
13 KraanleiBreakfast, tea and the best cakes/pies in town.
B & B Le Jardin Bohémien
19 BurgstraatBreakfast and coffee in a design setting.
De 3 Biggetjes
7 ZeugsteegHaute cuisine at appealing prices.
Oldest coffee place in Ghent. Sit down next to a stranger and enjoy the coffee.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Mokabon
35 DonkersteegOldest coffee place in Ghent. Sit down next to a stranger and enjoy the coffee.
Uncle Babe's
2 SluizekenstraatQuality burgers!
Sushi Palace
37 OudburgNamaste!
Reyntens Patisserie
31 BurgstraatBread and pastries.
Bakery Himschoot
1 GroentenmarktWonderful range of different breads.
Have a great meal in this wonderful restaurant or enjoy a cocktail in their cocktailbar.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Volta
2B NieuwewandelingHave a great meal in this wonderful restaurant or enjoy a cocktail in their cocktailbar.
Villa Bardon
10 SluizekenMediterranean food.
Eat Love Pizza
10 AjuinleiBest pizza in town!
Marco Polo Trattoria
11 SerpentstraatFresh Italian!
Traditional brasserie dishes and an inventive vegetarian kitchen.
23 recommandé par les habitants
De Stokerij
2A TichelreiTraditional brasserie dishes and an inventive vegetarian kitchen.
MULTATULI
40 HuidevetterskaaiCozy dining beside the river Leie.
De Appelier
47 CitadellaanVegetarian!
Per Bacco
56 Sint-JacobsnieuwstraatWonderful Italian restaurant!
Il Mezzogiorno Ristorante
17 BaudelokaaiSicilian kitchen!
De Gekroonde Hoofden
4 BurgstraatSpareribs à volonté.
De Superette
29 GuldenspoorstraatBakery - Coffee - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Publiek
39 HamMake sure to book!
Bodo
2 BurgstraatJ.e.f
10 Lange SteenstraatPakhuis
4 SchuurkenstraatÎle En Ville - Concept Store & Interior Design
39 BegijnhofdriesShopping
Tierenteyn-Verlent
3 GroentenmarktExquisite Belgian mustard!
Rewind B.L.C.K.+.: stands for a high-end fashion selection, strong and enticing silhouettes, in an unconventional approach of contemporary fashion.
19 recommandé par les habitants
REWIND
13 Sint-PietersnieuwstraatRewind B.L.C.K.+.: stands for a high-end fashion selection, strong and enticing silhouettes, in an unconventional approach of contemporary fashion.
Sevens Bags & Shoes
34 HenegouwenstraatLuxury handbags & shoes
Paard Van Troje
113 KouterEssentials
Spice Bazaar
25 BurgstraatAll spices in science tubes!
Carrefour Express
Grocery shopping.
Chocolaterie Van Hoorebeke
15 Sint-BaafspleinTraditional Belgian chocolates.
Algemeen Ziekenhuis St-Lucas
1 GroenebrielHospital.
WASBAR Gent Nederkouter
109 NederkouterBar/laundromat.
Proxy Delhaize Kouter
158 KouterBioboerderij Blauw Kasteel - Tavontuur
137 BurgstraatBIO - ORGANIC
OHNE Gent Steendam
68 SteendamDrinks & Nightlife
Outstanding cocktails! Make sure to make a reservation: 09 335 70 25
66 recommandé par les habitants
Jigger's
16 OudburgOutstanding cocktails! Make sure to make a reservation: 09 335 70 25
Hot Club Gent
2 SchuddevisstraatjeWednesday night, jazz night.
ONA
71 NederkouterLovely wine bar!
Club 69
5 Oude BeestenmarktEntertainment & Activities
A good selection of mostly art house films! Be sure to check their website for Sunday brunch and a movie at a discount! http://www.sphinx-cinema.be
62 recommandé par les habitants
Sphinx Cinema and Cafe
3 Sint-MichielshellingA good selection of mostly art house films! Be sure to check their website for Sunday brunch and a movie at a discount! http://www.sphinx-cinema.be
Swimming Pool Van Eyck
1 VeermanpleinSwimming pool!
Yoga on Call Noord
3B Dok-NoordYoga time!
Sauna time!
A former trade-house from 1911,
built in late art-nouveau style by
textile baron Juliaan Vandamme.
Nowadays you are warmly received
in the vestibule as a guest of
Sauna Aqua Azul.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Sauna Aqua Azul
2 DrongenhofSauna time!
A former trade-house from 1911,
built in late art-nouveau style by
textile baron Juliaan Vandamme.
Nowadays you are warmly received
in the vestibule as a guest of
Sauna Aqua Azul.
The House of Alijn tells a timeless story about the culture of everyday life, a magnificent tale about all things great and small.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Huis van Alijn
65 KraanleiThe House of Alijn tells a timeless story about the culture of everyday life, a magnificent tale about all things great and small.
Sightseeing
Korenmarkt, Ghent
KorenmarktCity centre! A 5 minute walk from the house!
Gravensteen
11 Sint-VeerlepleinGhent's medieval castle!
Admire this magnificent building and its art treasures. The cathedral is noted for the Ghent Altarpiece, the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by Hubert and Jan van Eyck.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Saint Bavo's Cathedral
1 Sint-BaafspleinAdmire this magnificent building and its art treasures. The cathedral is noted for the Ghent Altarpiece, the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by Hubert and Jan van Eyck.
The 91-metre-tall belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church.
67 recommandé par les habitants
Het Belfort van Gent
Sint-BaafspleinThe 91-metre-tall belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church.
It was here that Charles V was born in 1500. The Prinsenhof, as it was called then (and still is), was around 2 hectares in size and fully walled. It is one of the city’s many hidden gems.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Prinsenhof
PrinsenhofIt was here that Charles V was born in 1500. The Prinsenhof, as it was called then (and still is), was around 2 hectares in size and fully walled. It is one of the city’s many hidden gems.
One of the three authentic beguinages in Ghent. Though it is no longer walled and thus became part of the city, it still has a unique atmosphere.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Begijnhofdriespark
1 ProvenierstersstraatOne of the three authentic beguinages in Ghent. Though it is no longer walled and thus became part of the city, it still has a unique atmosphere.
This medieval port with its unique row of historical buildings, which are reflected in the long river, is the meeting place par excellence. This is the thriving heart of the inner city.
114 recommandé par les habitants
Graslei and Korenlei
GrasleiThis medieval port with its unique row of historical buildings, which are reflected in the long river, is the meeting place par excellence. This is the thriving heart of the inner city.
Arts & Culture
Art centre, check their website for theatre shows, concerts and parties! http://vooruit.be/en/
178 recommandé par les habitants
Vooruit
23 Sint-PietersnieuwstraatArt centre, check their website for theatre shows, concerts and parties! http://vooruit.be/en/
KOPERGIETERY
50 BlekerijstraatPerforming arts centre for young people. http://www.kopergietery.be/
Get inspired by the story of Ghent and urbanity in general. STAM provides the perfect introduction to Ghent and is the gateway to the city.
143 recommandé par les habitants
STAM Ghent City Museum
2 GodshuizenlaanGet inspired by the story of Ghent and urbanity in general. STAM provides the perfect introduction to Ghent and is the gateway to the city.