Reisgids Ghent van Dahr
Neighbourhood
Here you find tips and vibes of certain neighbourhoods. Our house is located at a max 10 min walk from all of them. Talk about a good located Airbnb!
Ghent is a marvellous city. Its extensive history stretches back to the Celtic era, it has been one of the most influential cities in Europe and thus once in the world. Today it’s the most favoured city in Ghent where people of all ages come to visit and find meaning. Known for its t monuments, romantic city strolls, beautiful parks, countless pubs (some with over 700 types of unique Belgian beers); you will not find another city anywhere in the world that shares the same unique energy. The city provides a communal and hospitable feeling to its visitors, everyone is just more friendly in Ghent.
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Ghent
Ghent is a marvellous city. Its extensive history stretches back to the Celtic era, it has been one of the most influential cities in Europe and thus once in the world. Today it’s the most favoured city in Ghent where people of all ages come to visit and find meaning. Known for its t monuments, romantic city strolls, beautiful parks, countless pubs (some with over 700 types of unique Belgian beers); you will not find another city anywhere in the world that shares the same unique energy. The city provides a communal and hospitable feeling to its visitors, everyone is just more friendly in Ghent.
This is the most important historical dock right in the city center and that vibe is still very present, though all the grotesque trading buildings have been replaced with good restaurants and bars. It is now the headquarters of several tourist offices where you can do beautiful boat tours. When the sun’s out, it’s definitely worth taking one of those boat tours! These will take you to the most beautiful spots in the city. It’s also a place where people of all ages come together, sit by the water and enjoy the day.
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Graslei
GrasleiThis is the most important historical dock right in the city center and that vibe is still very present, though all the grotesque trading buildings have been replaced with good restaurants and bars. It is now the headquarters of several tourist offices where you can do beautiful boat tours. When the sun’s out, it’s definitely worth taking one of those boat tours! These will take you to the most beautiful spots in the city. It’s also a place where people of all ages come together, sit by the water and enjoy the day.
This is a very famous, if not most famous square in Ghent. You can find cozy bars, excellent restaurants, unique architecture and a vibrant vibe.
Vrijdagmarkt
VrijdagmarktThis is a very famous, if not most famous square in Ghent. You can find cozy bars, excellent restaurants, unique architecture and a vibrant vibe.
This is in my opinion one of the most authentic parts of the city. Small streets, no cars and good restaurants. Definitely worth the walkthrough when visiting the Gravensteen castle, because it’s next to the castle.
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Patershol
61 CorduwaniersstraatThis is in my opinion one of the most authentic parts of the city. Small streets, no cars and good restaurants. Definitely worth the walkthrough when visiting the Gravensteen castle, because it’s next to the castle.
Also known as the Grafitti-alley. Definitely a most visit on your trip. Street art is an essential part of our cultural flourishing city. Artists from around the world including local ones come here for inspiration or leave their mark on the walls.
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Werregarenstraat
WerregarenstraatAlso known as the Grafitti-alley. Definitely a most visit on your trip. Street art is an essential part of our cultural flourishing city. Artists from around the world including local ones come here for inspiration or leave their mark on the walls.
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The best 'to do's' you'll be wanting to do in Ghent.
For this you want to book a ticket and visit. It has one of the best original preserved torture chambers of the medieval times and also just a beautiful castle in the citt center! If it’s hot and sunny, behind the castle is a nice little park with tree’s for shades. My favourite park in the city!
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Gravensteen
11 Sint-VeerlepleinFor this you want to book a ticket and visit. It has one of the best original preserved torture chambers of the medieval times and also just a beautiful castle in the citt center! If it’s hot and sunny, behind the castle is a nice little park with tree’s for shades. My favourite park in the city!
This cathedral is an architectural wonder. The most beautiful church in Belgium and for a long time (1560-1642) one of the most famous ones on earth!
This is why it was chosen to host one of the most famous pieces of art known to mankind, the ‘Lamb of God’ by the brothers Van Eyck. I wont tell much about the stolen piece of the 12 piece painting, a visit will definitely have you in awe.
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Cattedrale di San Bavone
1 Sint-BaafspleinThis cathedral is an architectural wonder. The most beautiful church in Belgium and for a long time (1560-1642) one of the most famous ones on earth!
This is why it was chosen to host one of the most famous pieces of art known to mankind, the ‘Lamb of God’ by the brothers Van Eyck. I wont tell much about the stolen piece of the 12 piece painting, a visit will definitely have you in awe.
Castle Of Gerald the Devil
1 Geraard de DuivelstraatUnique architecture and a beautiful bar inside!
One of the famous musea in Ghent.
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Museo Comunale d'Arte Contemporanea
1 Jan HoetpleinOne of the famous musea in Ghent.
Museo del Design di Gand
5 Jan BreydelstraatThe famous Design Museum in Ghent
Watch Some Home Movies at Huis van Alijn.
This house was formerly a children’s hospice. It has since been restored and is a great museum detailing what life was like in the city between the end of the 18th century to the early 20th century. Within the museum, there are old shops to explore with accurate period interiors. There are also old wedding photos and family movies that prove to be surprisingly emotional. You will find that not all of the exhibits are in English but they are straightforward and don’t really require an explanation.
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Casa di Alijn
65 KraanleiWatch Some Home Movies at Huis van Alijn.
This house was formerly a children’s hospice. It has since been restored and is a great museum detailing what life was like in the city between the end of the 18th century to the early 20th century. Within the museum, there are old shops to explore with accurate period interiors. There are also old wedding photos and family movies that prove to be surprisingly emotional. You will find that not all of the exhibits are in English but they are straightforward and don’t really require an explanation.
The MIAT is the place to go if you want to learn about the history of industry in Ghent. The museum is set in a former mill building (what better place to learn about the industry in Belgium) and covers five floors. Whilst traveling through 250 years worth of industry, you will see and learn about plenty of machinery, which is even still operated on certain days of the week. It is deafeningly loud but luckily earplugs are provided! As an added bonus, there are great views of the city from the building’s top floor.
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MIAT Gand
10 MinnemeersThe MIAT is the place to go if you want to learn about the history of industry in Ghent. The museum is set in a former mill building (what better place to learn about the industry in Belgium) and covers five floors. Whilst traveling through 250 years worth of industry, you will see and learn about plenty of machinery, which is even still operated on certain days of the week. It is deafeningly loud but luckily earplugs are provided! As an added bonus, there are great views of the city from the building’s top floor.
If you have room for more learning and knowledge then a visit to STAM is an absolute must. STAM explores Ghent’s history and pre-history by rewinding 70,000 years into the past. The museum is another old building that has found a new use, formerly it was a nunnery. Interactive exhibits show what Ghent has looked like throughout various periods of time and how the city has evolved. As if 70,000 years' worth of history wasn’t enough, the museum even gives you the chance to look into the future of the city.
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Museo della città di Gand STAM
2 GodshuizenlaanIf you have room for more learning and knowledge then a visit to STAM is an absolute must. STAM explores Ghent’s history and pre-history by rewinding 70,000 years into the past. The museum is another old building that has found a new use, formerly it was a nunnery. Interactive exhibits show what Ghent has looked like throughout various periods of time and how the city has evolved. As if 70,000 years' worth of history wasn’t enough, the museum even gives you the chance to look into the future of the city.
Even in Ghent, a city with many beautiful buildings, this building stands out. The Stadhuis, or city hall, took almost a century to build before it was finally completed in 1600. The architecture is flamboyant and Gothic the building is often referred to as the building with many faces. The rooms of the interior are varied in style but all are stunningly decorated and preserved. The hall is obviously a popular spot for weddings but tourist access is limited. Hour-long tours begin at the tourist office and cost 5 euros per person.
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Municipio di Gand
1 BotermarktEven in Ghent, a city with many beautiful buildings, this building stands out. The Stadhuis, or city hall, took almost a century to build before it was finally completed in 1600. The architecture is flamboyant and Gothic the building is often referred to as the building with many faces. The rooms of the interior are varied in style but all are stunningly decorated and preserved. The hall is obviously a popular spot for weddings but tourist access is limited. Hour-long tours begin at the tourist office and cost 5 euros per person.
For a truly different way of seeing the city, why not try the Ghent’s hop on hop off water tram. There are six stops to embark from or disembark to including the Castle of the Counts and St Peters Abbey. Not only does the tram get you from A to B but it is a unique way to see some of the city’s sights while you are at it. As an added bonus, if you buy the Ghent City Card, travel on the water tram is included and you can use it as much as you like for no further cost.
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De Bootjes Van Gent - Rederij Dewaele
4/A KorenleiFor a truly different way of seeing the city, why not try the Ghent’s hop on hop off water tram. There are six stops to embark from or disembark to including the Castle of the Counts and St Peters Abbey. Not only does the tram get you from A to B but it is a unique way to see some of the city’s sights while you are at it. As an added bonus, if you buy the Ghent City Card, travel on the water tram is included and you can use it as much as you like for no further cost.
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These are some spots that leave you in awe.
Admire the Pitoreqsue Sint-Michielsbrug with its unique view of the historical center of Ghent.
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Ponte di San Michele
Sint-MichielshellingAdmire the Pitoreqsue Sint-Michielsbrug with its unique view of the historical center of Ghent.
Marvel at the Sint-Pietersabdij Abbey.
One of the biggest abbeys in all of Belgium, the St Pietersabdij was the center of Ghent for a long time and the city began to grow outwards from the abbey. The orchards and gardens are free to explore and are a great place to be on a summer’s day. The abbey itself boats an impressive mural in what was once the monk’s refectory and a state-of-the-art video tour lasting an hour and a half. If you are rushed you can easily select just a few points from the tour before moving on.
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Abbazia di San Pietro
9 Sint-PieterspleinMarvel at the Sint-Pietersabdij Abbey.
One of the biggest abbeys in all of Belgium, the St Pietersabdij was the center of Ghent for a long time and the city began to grow outwards from the abbey. The orchards and gardens are free to explore and are a great place to be on a summer’s day. The abbey itself boats an impressive mural in what was once the monk’s refectory and a state-of-the-art video tour lasting an hour and a half. If you are rushed you can easily select just a few points from the tour before moving on.
This is my favorite wellness in all of Belgium. Its postmodern design reminds you of our Luxuruous apartment called the 'Oudsburg'. It's also literally 10 seconds walking from our Postmodern apartment in the Oudburg street
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Sauna Aqua Azul
2 DrongenhofThis is my favorite wellness in all of Belgium. Its postmodern design reminds you of our Luxuruous apartment called the 'Oudsburg'. It's also literally 10 seconds walking from our Postmodern apartment in the Oudburg street
My favorite spots for drinks.
Here you can find all my favorite spots for any kind of drinks, from ice coffees to cocktails and from crowded bars to picturesque places you wish your boyfriend (or girlfriend) would take you.
Grab a coffee from Mokabon
Ignore the bold, brand-new Starbucks and head into Mokabon, the cozy coffee house that is as they were and as they should be. The cafe is one of the best places to chill out in the city with good snacks and great coffee. The coffee on offer is classic Belgian fare with espresso topped with whipped cream. Ignore the Starbucks and treat yourself to a proper Belgian coffee.
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Mokabon
35 DonkersteegGrab a coffee from Mokabon
Ignore the bold, brand-new Starbucks and head into Mokabon, the cozy coffee house that is as they were and as they should be. The cafe is one of the best places to chill out in the city with good snacks and great coffee. The coffee on offer is classic Belgian fare with espresso topped with whipped cream. Ignore the Starbucks and treat yourself to a proper Belgian coffee.
One of the best Ice coffees in Ghent to get when you're visiting the historical sites of Ghent.
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Peaberry Coffeebar
24 LimburgstraatOne of the best Ice coffees in Ghent to get when you're visiting the historical sites of Ghent.
Very famous bar that doesn't get too crowded. A few times a week you can find live artists jamming here.
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Hot Club Gent
2 SchuddevisstraatjeVery famous bar that doesn't get too crowded. A few times a week you can find live artists jamming here.
Did you ever want to drink cocktails and think you were in Hogwarts?
This is the place, believe me. Even if you'd want a coffee or thee.
Be sure to reserve though!
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The Cobbler
16 GrasleiDid you ever want to drink cocktails and think you were in Hogwarts?
This is the place, believe me. Even if you'd want a coffee or thee.
Be sure to reserve though!
My all-time favorite place to go with your beloved ones. Candle lights only inside and chances are big that you'll enjoy a live piano session with the owner's brother (who used to be my neighbor!). this place is so underrated, even locals don't know it!
If you go, say I, Dahr, send you. you might get a 'Liquor D'amour' for free!
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Cafe Rococo
57 CorduwaniersstraatMy all-time favorite place to go with your beloved ones. Candle lights only inside and chances are big that you'll enjoy a live piano session with the owner's brother (who used to be my neighbor!). this place is so underrated, even locals don't know it!
If you go, say I, Dahr, send you. you might get a 'Liquor D'amour' for free!
Places that give you foodgasms.
Only the best of what Ghent has to offer from a culinary point of view. Every spot is reachable by foot. Don't forget to make reservations on time!
You thought you had good Indonesian food in your life before?
This is literally the best restaurant for Indonesian food I've ever been to. Like better than eating in some of the restaurants in Bali!
If you have the time and there's a place (yes you have to book before going!), than trust me... GO!
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Gado Gado Indonesisch Restaurant
21 VrouwebroersstraatYou thought you had good Indonesian food in your life before?
This is literally the best restaurant for Indonesian food I've ever been to. Like better than eating in some of the restaurants in Bali!
If you have the time and there's a place (yes you have to book before going!), than trust me... GO!
This is one of the most famous touristic restaurants in Ghent. Touristic for international as Belgian visitors.
Do you like good juicy ribs? Then this is a cozy and good spot to visit! It gets really busy though!
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Amadeus Gent 1
8 PlotersgrachtThis is one of the most famous touristic restaurants in Ghent. Touristic for international as Belgian visitors.
Do you like good juicy ribs? Then this is a cozy and good spot to visit! It gets really busy though!
One of the best places for Italian food in Ghent. Pizza and pasta that leave you with a satisfied tummy.
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il Cortile
53 KraanleiOne of the best places for Italian food in Ghent. Pizza and pasta that leave you with a satisfied tummy.
Did you ever just wanted to go to a place where every pastry is like a dream?
Do your self a favor and get yourself a sweet delight here!
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Julie's House
13 KraanleiDid you ever just wanted to go to a place where every pastry is like a dream?
Do your self a favor and get yourself a sweet delight here!
Literally the best spot for breakfasts in Ghent. Do you want to visit the 'Gravensteen' or just did and now you're looking for a great place with ice coffees, breakfasts, brunches, or even lunches?
This spot is the best ever and not too expensive!
In Choc Gent Daskalidès
13 Sint-VeerlepleinLiterally the best spot for breakfasts in Ghent. Do you want to visit the 'Gravensteen' or just did and now you're looking for a great place with ice coffees, breakfasts, brunches, or even lunches?
This spot is the best ever and not too expensive!
In a hurry but looking for cheap but still good and healthy food?
This is it!
Hawaiian Poké Bowl - Gent Centrum
1 KalandestraatIn a hurry but looking for cheap but still good and healthy food?
This is it!
Relive the nostalgia of grandmothers or in this case grandfather's kitchen. We have been bombarded with superfoods lately, but good Flemish food such as chicken with applesauce or meatballs in tomato sauce is still the best. Reservations are possible, but not mandatory.
De Bompa
21 OudburgRelive the nostalgia of grandmothers or in this case grandfather's kitchen. We have been bombarded with superfoods lately, but good Flemish food such as chicken with applesauce or meatballs in tomato sauce is still the best. Reservations are possible, but not mandatory.
The best ramen in Belgium can be found here. Locally created and completely homemade with ingredients from their immediate environment.
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Golden Gai
11 DampoortstraatThe best ramen in Belgium can be found here. Locally created and completely homemade with ingredients from their immediate environment.
This is the most famous restaurant street in Ghent for locals. Here you can find almost every kitchen while almost each restaurant is worth a visit!
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Oudburg
OudburgThis is the most famous restaurant street in Ghent for locals. Here you can find almost every kitchen while almost each restaurant is worth a visit!
A trip to Lebanon, for your taste buds! Mezze, hummus, Labneh, and other authentic Lebanese dishes that you can preferably share with your table companions. Your table is full of small plates full of goodies and a little later your belly is also full. Reservation is a must.
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Beiruti
13 VoldersstraatA trip to Lebanon, for your taste buds! Mezze, hummus, Labneh, and other authentic Lebanese dishes that you can preferably share with your table companions. Your table is full of small plates full of goodies and a little later your belly is also full. Reservation is a must.
In one of the cozy backstreets of Gent. Mexican dishes and cocktails, say no more! By the way, it is impossible to walk past this place unnoticed, because two super-large neon signs attract your attention on the facade. Reservation is necessary
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Bicho Malo
11 SerpentstraatIn one of the cozy backstreets of Gent. Mexican dishes and cocktails, say no more! By the way, it is impossible to walk past this place unnoticed, because two super-large neon signs attract your attention on the facade. Reservation is necessary
This cozy tapas bar is run by two brothers with Canarian roots. The flavors of the different tapas have their origin in La Palma. Our recommendations: coliflor asada con hummus, escabeche de gallineta nórdica y azafrán and almendra Valencia hierbas finas
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Tapasbar La Malcontenta
7 HaringsteegThis cozy tapas bar is run by two brothers with Canarian roots. The flavors of the different tapas have their origin in La Palma. Our recommendations: coliflor asada con hummus, escabeche de gallineta nórdica y azafrán and almendra Valencia hierbas finas
Another one of those brunch spots you wish you had in your town. Everything is Bio and homemade!
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O'yo
82 BrabantdamAnother one of those brunch spots you wish you had in your town. Everything is Bio and homemade!
The best spaghetti in 9000, next to your mom's of course! The business grew into a true icon in Ghent. Just good spaghetti without too much fuss, but with a special recipe. Used by all the students in Ghent because of its cheap price!
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De Kastart
42 OnderbergenThe best spaghetti in 9000, next to your mom's of course! The business grew into a true icon in Ghent. Just good spaghetti without too much fuss, but with a special recipe. Used by all the students in Ghent because of its cheap price!
Good pasta for an even better price while still being in the city center.
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BAVET
1 VerlorenkostGood pasta for an even better price while still being in the city center.
Good Indian food, it can get spicy though, so you better order some bread with your main course!
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Mission Masala Gent
19 Bij Sint-JacobsGood Indian food, it can get spicy though, so you better order some bread with your main course!
Here you find unique brunches and lunches at an affordable price!
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WASBAR
37 KorenmarktHere you find unique brunches and lunches at an affordable price!
This place has good, yes really good, Thai food but it's a bit more expensive.
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Le Baan Thai
57 CorduwaniersstraatThis place has good, yes really good, Thai food but it's a bit more expensive.
Are you searching for good food but don't want to spend to much and still enjoy a cozy setting in our outside?
Than you'll thank me later for this one!
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Gök 2
65/A SleepstraatAre you searching for good food but don't want to spend to much and still enjoy a cozy setting in our outside?
Than you'll thank me later for this one!
This little cozy spot is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, did I mention that it's literally 5 meters from our house?!
Osteria Al Sikulo
14 WaaistraatThis little cozy spot is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, did I mention that it's literally 5 meters from our house?!
In this street lays our luxurious Postmodern appartment. Here are also all the best restaurants in Ghent located. Don't know what you want to eat? walk down this street and you'll find everything you need.
Oudburg, 9000 Gent, Belgio
In this street lays our luxurious Postmodern appartment. Here are also all the best restaurants in Ghent located. Don't know what you want to eat? walk down this street and you'll find everything you need.
Supermarkets & other important facilities nearby
OKay Compact
5 KrommewalSupermarket that's only 2 minutes from our house.
This compact supermarket is 1 minute from our house.
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Carrefour Express
This compact supermarket is 1 minute from our house.
CRU
177 KouterA place to get your biological and fairtrade goods.
Bioboerderij Blauw Kasteel - Tavontuur
137 BurgstraatThe place to get your bio local products!
This is a place to wash your clothes. If you are staying in our 'Luxurious Post Modern Apartment' than this is a 5-second walk. If you stay in our 'Romantic Medieval House', then this is a 1 minute walk.
Wassalon Lavendel
This is a place to wash your clothes. If you are staying in our 'Luxurious Post Modern Apartment' than this is a 5-second walk. If you stay in our 'Romantic Medieval House', then this is a 1 minute walk.
Consigli per viaggiatori
Muoversi in zona
Gent is makkelijk te verkennen via al het openbare vervoer.
Gent is makkelijk te verkennen via bus, tram, fiets, gratis stadsbus of gewoon te voet. Doordat Gent een niet zo enorm grote stad is, kunnen de beste bezienswaardigheden gewoon te voet bezocht worden.
Prenota prima di andarci
Reserveren is altijd een plek gegarandeerd!
Tijdens de zomermaanden en weekends reserveer je best je uitstap of restaurant diner op voorhand of bij je aankomst in ons gezellig huisje. Ghent kan namelijk zeer volgeboekt geraken gedurende deze tijd.
Metodi per risparmiare
City Cards make everything cheaper!
With this card you will be able to visit/enter certain sights and museums for free get a free boat ride across the Leie , hiring a bike for free , or using local transport or the watertaxi for free.
Just make out for yourself in advance what it is you would like to do visiting Ghent. There's a city card for 48 hours for 38EUR and there's a 72 hours card for 44EUR.
You can get this card at the Info Center situated in the Sint-Veerleplein 5 in Ghent. This is merely a 5 minute walk from the studio you will be staying in!
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Do you love Beer?!
Well if you are a beer fan.. Then we welcome you to Beer Walhalla!
Of course, Belgium is generally known for its incomparable love for brewing beers. But did you know that Ghent has several pubs with the biggest variety of traditionally brewed beers in the country? The following three pubs you MUST VISIT if you love beer
The Dulle Griet at the Vrijdagmarkt 50.
Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant at the Groentenmarkt 9.
De Trollenkelder at the Walter De Buckplein 4.