You can't travel around the area without admiring Statue of Jacob van Artevelde. This famous artwork is on most people's sightseeing list.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when visiting Ghent City Centre. Statue of Jacob van Artevelde is a great place to begin here, but there are plenty of other fine attractions to visit. Gravensteen Castle, Flanders Expo, and Saint Bavo Cathedral are not far from the work of art and and will cap off your day nicely.

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Saint Gery Boutique Hotel

Lower Town

$1,082

per person

Jan 4 - Jan 7

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Brussels (BRU)

17.6/10 Exceptional! (765 reviews)

Location is convenient, but is around the party area so is quite noisy till late, room is big but the shower area is open so is little inconvenient if you are with more than 2 in a room, overall is a good option for a quick visit

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

ibis Brussels off Grand Place

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk

$1,123

per person

Jan 4 - Jan 7

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Brussels (BRU)

17.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights.Staff were accomodating.Our room was on the ground floor and it was during our first night we heard so much banging and we dont know where its from.It was annoying because we were so tired from our trip but we were so glad with the quick response from the staff named Christian.Immediately they moved us to the first floor.The hotel was very convenient to everything.It was very close to the train station,the Grand Place,food is just accross the street.And I would say close to everything you need.Would really recommend to friends who will plan to go Brussels.Overall it was a great experience.

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place

Lower Town

$1,229

per person

Jan 4 - Jan 7

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Brussels (BRU)

17.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

Really good place to Stay and near everything

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

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

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Gravensteen Castle

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