Enjoy a break from cities and concrete at Blaarmeersen Recreation Area. This is the perfect place to fill your lungs with fresh air, sit back and soak up the views.

This body of water is often on the itineraries of travelers to Ghent. But Blaarmeersen Recreation Area isn't the only drawcard here. Gravensteen Castle, Flanders Expo, and Saint Bavo Cathedral are some other interesting attractions close by.

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Eurostars Montgomery

Sint-Pieters-Woluwe

$939

per person

Nov 20 - Nov 26

found 13 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Brussels (BRU)

8.4/10 Very Good! (512 reviews)

Loved how central it was for walking and reaching transport options.

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

Juliana Hotel & Spa - Brussels Centre

Lower Town

$1,062

per person

Oct 30 - Nov 3

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Brussels (BRU)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)

Gorgeous hotel with excellent service and staff. Walkable to everything. A bit of a strange area but worth it for the 5 star stay.

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Hotel Fleur de Ville

Lower Town

$1,397

per person

Nov 22 - Nov 28

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Brussels (BRU)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (300 reviews)

This hotel is a gem in the city center, I am so happy we stayed here. Decoration is gorgeous and elegant, rooms have so much space, staff is extremely attentive and breakfast is top notch. My fave hotel of the 5 cities I have visited in this trip.

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

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Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

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Pub Trail Ghent: an adventure full of surprises

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Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

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Ghent Bike Tour Off-the-beaten-track

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The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

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Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve

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No money, no steeple.
Next to St-Bavo Cathedral and St Nicholas Church, there is a third religious building in the historic centre: St Michael’s Church

St. Michael's Church

5/5(1 review)

St. Michael's Church is just one of the places to see in Ghent, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.