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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Diamant Suites Brussels EU

Schaerbeek

$788

per person

Dec 9 - Dec 14

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Brussels (BRU)

8/10 Very Good! (564 reviews)

Room was large, however i felt like it could have been cleaned a little more thoroughly.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Falko Hotel

$823

per person

Dec 9 - Dec 14

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Brussels (BRU)

8.8/10 Excellent! (23 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

The Augustin

Lower Town

$997

per person

Dec 9 - Dec 14

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Brussels (BRU)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Very nice hotel,will stay there again

Reviewed on Oct 29, 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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Ghent: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

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The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Ghent Centre

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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

4.5/5(112 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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.