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$3,400 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$3,400
NT$4,130 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (456 reviews)
The room and hotel itself were spotless and spacious and the location was good. The lady on the welcoming desk was lovely and very helpful. The carpark was easy and accessible. Unfortunately...the breakfast let it down as there wasn't much and the rolls were stale. Apart from that...we were very ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/18

Aparthotel Castelnou
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17 Ghent
The price is NT$2,644 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$2,644
NT$3,283 total
Mar 22 - Mar 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! (1,002 reviews)
Was charged 15 EUROS for 2 hours early check in otherwise was offered to drop bags before check in for a fee. Not a friendly experience, would not recommend to my traveling friends. Poor amenities, rooms very small.

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10 Ghent
The price is NT$4,210 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
NT$4,210
NT$5,037 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (677 reviews)
Comfortable and clean. Smart hotel.

Reviewed on 2026/3/7

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$2,644 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$2,644
NT$3,283 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (131 reviews)
Beautiful, clean, comfortable and well equipped suite!

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG
ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

Kleindokkaai 27 Ghent BE
The price is NT$2,063 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
NT$2,063
NT$2,632 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Breakfast cooked items could have bigger selection with bacon mushrooms fried tomatoes

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
NH Collection Gent

NH Collection Gent

4 out of 5
Hoogpoort 63 Ghent
The price is NT$4,325 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$4,325
NT$5,165 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 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 ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/5

NH Collection Gent
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