St. Macharius

Ghent

This was my favourite place to visit in Ghent. I could have taken pictures all day in the ruin of St. Bavo's Abbey. An quiet oasis in the city, we were the only people there. So quiet and serene and many courtyards to explore including a medieval church. 

Founded in the 7th century, the former abbey is now ruins echoing the history that took place here. The oldest wall in Ghent stands here.

The original Romanesque church that was destroyed is marked out by lovely hedges so you can see where it once stood as the five-metre-high shrubbery columns mark out the foundations.

Entry was free.
This was my favourite place to visit in Ghent. I could have taken pictures all day in the ruin of St. Bavo's Abbey. An quiet oasis in the city, we were the only people there. So quiet and serene and many courtyards to explore including a medieval church. 

Founded in the 7th century, the former abbey is now ruins echoing the history that took place here. The oldest wall in Ghent stands here.

The original Romanesque church that was destroyed is marked out by lovely hedges so you can see where it once stood as the five-metre-high shrubbery columns mark out the foundations.

Entry was free.
Ghent

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Aparthotel Castelnou

Aparthotel Castelnou

3.5 out of 5
Kasteellaan 51 Ghent
The price is NT$3,670 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
NT$3,670
NT$4,531 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews)
Room clean but looking a bit tired. More hangers for clothes and an extra pillow both would be good. Welcome pack was appreciated.Ideal location and breakfast was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. The angle of shower in bath is as a bit precarious if standing for shower.but overall we would ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/3

Aparthotel Castelnou
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17 Ghent
The price is NT$2,854 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$2,854
NT$3,336 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
The hotel was right in the middle of the city which was excellent. It’s a tram ride from the station or a 30 minute walk. The booking in was easy, staff lovely and the room perfect.

Reviewed on 2026/1/12

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Novotel Gent Centrum

Novotel Gent Centrum

3.5 out of 5
Hoogpoort 52 Ghent
The price is NT$3,379 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
NT$3,379
NT$3,894 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
The check in was great. We arrived too early for our room but they happily stored our luggage until later. The room is great.

Reviewed on 2025/12/31

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Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10 Ghent
The price is NT$3,775 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$3,775
NT$4,314 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
Clean room and kind attention in everyplace.

Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 2 Ghent East Flanders
The price is NT$2,783 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
NT$2,783
NT$3,262 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 2026/1/16

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Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36 Ghent
The price is NT$4,933 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
NT$4,933
NT$5,540 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Beautiful hotel 10/10 couldnt recommend highly enough.Superb

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
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5/5(94 area reviews)

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5/5(4 area reviews)

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4/5(2 area reviews)

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