Do some people-watching at Friday Market Square. If its well-trodden paths could talk, this historic town square would have some amazing stories to tell.

You'll soon see why this Ghent City Centre public square is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for more to see and do here, Gravensteen Castle, Flanders Expo, and Saint Bavo Cathedral are in this area as well. They won't take you long to reach from Friday Market Square.

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Eurostars Montgomery

Sint-Pieters-Woluwe

$861

per person

Dec 8 - Dec 11

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Boston (BOS) to Brussels (BRU)

8.4/10 Very Good! (520 reviews)

The stay was pleasant, and the hotel, while simple, is well located and suited my needs. The breakfast was good. I believe the overall experience could be even better with an improvement in the quality of the bed linen, towels, and pillows.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Sweett - Bodeghem

Lower Town

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$928

per person

Dec 11 - Dec 16

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New York (NYC) to Brussels (BRU)

8/10 Very Good! (1 review)

Close to the main attractions and walkable. The 2. Bedroom apartment felt a bit small and the powder room /toilet is really cramped.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Vintage Hotel Brussels

Sint-Gillis

$932

per person

Dec 5 - Dec 10

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New York (NYC) to Brussels (BRU)

8.8/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)

Friendly staff. Cozy room. Easy to walk around. It has everything we need!

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Friday Market Square

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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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Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

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Chocolate history workshop Ghent

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Ghent Running and Sightseeing Tour

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Popular places to visit

Toreken

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you spend time at Toreken. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

The wrought-iron bombard “Dulle Griet” (she-man) pointing at the Friday Market Square.
This 15th-century supergun got initially the nickname “big red devil” because of the (original) red colour. A similar bombard, also made in Belgium, can be found in Edinburgh Castle: “Mons Meg”.
Weight: 12.250 kg. Length: 5 metre. Bore diameter: 640 mm. Projectiles (stones): 295 kg. Range: 1800 metre

Big Cannon

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to Big Cannon. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Kraanlei

Find out about the history of Ghent when you spend time at Kraanlei. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Great Butchers' Hall

During your visit to Ghent, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Great Butchers' Hall. Experience the theater scene and museums in this culturally rich area.

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

Gravensteen Castle

One of the only remaining medieval castles in Flanders, this historic fortress provides a fascinating insight into the weaponry, culture, and drama of Ghent’s past.