Come and see why Kraanlei attracts locals and travelers alike. This spot has plenty of ways to keep you entertained.

This tourist precinct is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Ghent City Centre. But Kraanlei isn't the only drawcard here. Gravensteen Castle, Flanders Expo, and Saint Bavo Cathedral are some other recommended attractions close by.

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Falko Hotel

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Oct 13 - Oct 17

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Brussels (BRU)

9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)

Naomi was a great help to us, helping with our dinner plans. The rooms were the best we had on our trip to Switzerland, France, Belgium and The Netherlands. We would highly recommend the Falco and gladly stay there again!

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Sweett - Bodeghem

Lower Town

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Oct 10 - Oct 13

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Boston (BOS) to Brussels (BRU)

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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

Thon Hotel EU

European Quarter

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Sep 10 - Sep 16

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New York (NYC) to Brussels (BRU)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Wonderfully clean rooms, friendly staff and easy walk to Bruxelles Central train station and Grand Place. The perfect hotel for a tourist stay in Brussels!

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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

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Private & custom tours

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Private Tour to Bruges from Amsterdam

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent)

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Adventure & outdoor

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Bicycle tour in historic Ghent

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Cruises & boat tours

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Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

Friday Market Square

You can learn about the history of Ghent with a trip to Friday Market Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

House of Alijn

You can browse the exhibits at House of Alijn, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.