Ghent Compass / Make the city yours
Our complete collection of independent city guides and practical advice.
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Christian Lue / UnsplashChristian Lue / UnsplashA practical one-day walk in Ghent, taking in the Graslei, Gravensteen, Belfry and St Bavo's Cathedral, with realistic museum and ticket choices.
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Eduard Delputte / UnsplashCompare Ghent's best museums and heritage attractions, including STAM, MSK, S.M.A.K., Design Museum Gent and the Ghent Altarpiece.
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Shubham Singh / UnsplashPlan the Ghent Winter Festivities 2026–27: confirmed dates, Christmas market squares, skating, Ferris wheel and a practical walking route.
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Den Harrson / UnsplashDiscover Ghent through waterzooi, cuberdons, mustard and its lively vegetarian food culture, with ideas for a relaxed tasting walk.
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Flo P / UnsplashPlan parking in Ghent: compare garages and park-and-ride with LEZ rules and city access before driving.
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Christian Lue / UnsplashPractical transport options for arriving in Ghent by train, plane or local transport, with official journey-planning sources.
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Gokul / UnsplashSee when the €49 or €55 CityCard Gent saves money, what it includes, why the Altarpiece still needs booking and where you can buy it.
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David Libeert / UnsplashChoose between station-area hotels such as Carlton and Chamade or atmospheric central stays including 1898 The Post and Harmony.
Read the guide ↗Den Harrson / UnsplashPlan Brussels to Ghent by train using SNCB, choose Gent-Sint-Pieters or Dampoort, then reach the Graslei and castle without wasting time.
Read the guide ↗Christian Lue / UnsplashWhere to leave luggage in Ghent at Gent-Sint-Pieters or Gent-Dampoort, with official SNCB locker sizes, prices and centre-access advice.
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