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.
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St. Macharius Hotel Deals

Aparthotel Castelnou

Aparthotel Castelnou

3.5 out of 5
Kasteellaan 51 Ghent
The price is NT$3,759 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
NT$3,759
NT$4,536 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (457 reviews)
Clean, modern bright hotel Very well equipped, great location. Female receptionist upon arrival and departure was efficient and friendly, in a business like way. The breakfast staff member was also pleasant. On Saturday afternoon upon returning to the hotel after being out all day, I had popped down ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

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B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17 Ghent
The price is NT$3,120 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
NT$3,120
NT$3,820 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
includes taxes & fees
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Check in and check out by Busra was exceptional. Very helpful. Room was clean and a reasonable size. Did report the shower was exceptionally slippery. Free tea and coffee in lobby. Great location, only 200m from tram/bus stops, shops, restaurants and sites. Very impressed.

Reviewed on 2026/3/24

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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$4,260 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
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NT$5,096 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (684 reviews)
Comfortable and clean. Smart hotel.

Reviewed on 2026/3/7

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NH Collection Gent

NH Collection Gent

4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63 Ghent
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NT$6,117 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Perfect location in the centre of the old town. To avoid the parking problems get an emissions permit online and go to "Onderstratt 75" on your satnav. You can drive straight into a carpark under the hotel, take the ticket and pay for parking at reception. Worth the extra for a central location and ...

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ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

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Kleindokkaai 27 Ghent BE
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Comfortable and well designed room. Small, but more than enough for a short stay. The location is about 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Gent old town.

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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$3,302 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
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NT$4,024 total
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8.8/10 Excellent! (133 reviews)
Beautiful, clean, comfortable and well equipped suite!

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

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Red Light District

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Dampoortwijk

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Heirnis

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heirnis and surrounding area, you can visit Capitole Theatre and St. Bavo's Abbey.

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You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Zuid. You might want to make time for a stop at Ghent South Shopping Center or Ghent Public Library.

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5/5(95 area reviews)

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5/5(4 area reviews)

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