Do you want to go off the beaten track? These places are tips by Ghent locals, where you’ll fit right in. Walk, talk and act like a real Ghentian!
Inspiration
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City breaks in Ghent
Insider tips: a weekend with the local residents -
Ghent, city of light
Full of life by day, magical by night -
Jazz Ghent
Live performances and cosy jazz cafés in Ghent -
Off the beaten track
Shopping in Ghent’s coolest ‘hidden’ shopping streets -
Spots for Instagram
10 Instagram shots with success guaranteed -
Taking a break in Ghent
Relax at the most beautiful spots while exploring the city -
Tips from locals
Visit the city as a guest -
Top 10 tips
Top 10 things to do in Ghent -
What can you currently do in Ghent?
Plan your visit
Point of Interest
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Achterdok
Gateway to the old docks, the city centre and the wider world -
Arsenaalsite
Former railway site becomes vibrant neighbourhood -
Arts Centre VIERNULVIER
Nothing for everyone, something for everybody -
Bar des Amis
The bar for true friends -
Boulangerie Bloch
An iconic Ghent bakery -
Charlatan
House of Perdition -
Dok Brewing Company
Ghent brewery with restaurants -
DOKano
Fishing for rubbish from a canoe -
Du Progrès
A fixture in Ghent, serving the classics -
East District
Shopping area with classic and trendy shops next to each other -
Flanders' Finest Fietsroutes
Discover Flanders’ greatest themed routes -
Frituur Tartaar
Eating frites beneath the Belfry -
Gentse Fietsen Route
Discover 15 hidden gems in Ghent -
Golden Gai
Japanese ramen in a trendy district -
Hal 16
Hotspot for foodies and beer lovers in Ghent -
Handelsdok
The beating heart of the old docks -
Houtdok
Maritime playground in Ghent -
Jigger's
Speakeasy with a quirky touch -
Linkeroever
A trendy shopping area surrounded by fashion and art -
Marimain
Busy yet cosy pub with a much-loved terrace -
Mokabon
Ghent's first coffee bar! -
Oude Beestenmarkt. For party animals
A whole different beast -
Paard van Troje
A unique range of books -
Rond Sint-Jacobs
Attractive design and vintage area -
The Old Docks
New life in the old Ghent port area -
VIERNULVIER Café
The café of Arts Centre VIERNULVIER -
Vlasmarkt
The place to be for night owls -
’t Kanon
Le petit grand café