3-Star Hotels Near Gent

Hotel De L'Abbaye is a top choice for guests seeking scenic views in Ghent’s historic heart. Located just a 3-minute walk from St. Bavo's Cathedral, its rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Gravensteen Castle and the serene Graslei waterfront. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles, perfect for exploring Ghent’s charming canals and hidden courtyards. Its on-site restaurant specializes in regional Flemish cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. For exclusive access to premium rooms, book through the HopeGoo platform.

Hotel Van der Valk Ghent stands out for its prime location, just a 5-minute walk from Ghent City Hall and the Graslei riverside promenade. This modern hotel features spacious rooms with smart controls and select units boasting private sky terraces overlooking historic rooftops and lush greenery. Guests enjoy 24-hour coffee service and seamless connectivity throughout the property. HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform unlocks complimentary city tours and room upgrade privileges.

Stay at B&B Hotel Ghent City Center, located just a 1-minute walk from Ghent's Market Square, where daily local markets showcase fresh artisanal bread, vanilla spreads, and regional cheeses. The hotel blends industrial-chic design with warm wooden finishes, offering soundproofed rooms with premium bedding for restful nights. Free parking and EV charging stations cater to self-drive travelers. Book through HopeGoo to receive a voucher for a guided visit to a local bakery, immersing you in Ghent’s slow-food heritage.

Hotel De Vrede offers unparalleled riverside access along the Graslei canal, with select rooms featuring private balconies overlooking the shimmering water and historic bridges. The hotel provides private dock rental for evening boat cruises, ideal for romantic or reflective moments. Interior design emphasizes understated luxury with curated art pieces and ambient scent systems. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to exclusive riverside dinner packages and guided heritage walks.

Ibis Styles Ghent City Center is ideal for families, offering spacious family suites, dedicated play areas, and free baby cots. Just a 10-minute walk from Ghent Zoo, the hotel features an indoor thermal pool and fitness center for adults and kids alike. Nearby cafés and ice cream parlors welcome families with kid-friendly menus. Book via HopeGoo to unlock family bundles including breakfast for children and guided city tours.

Hotel de Groot embodies Ghent’s creative spirit, housed in a 17th-century former convent with original stone walls and stained-glass windows. The hotel features a small gallery showcasing rotating exhibitions by local artists and offers literary-themed rooms complete with signed limited-edition books and handwritten poetry collections. Evening readings are hosted nightly, inviting guests into the city’s literary heartbeat. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a signed poetry book by a Ghent-based author as a welcome gift.

Hotel Le Cercle Ghent delivers authentic cultural experiences such as Flemish pottery workshops, craft brewery tours, and historic district photography walks, all led by local artisans and heritage guides. Housed in a repurposed railway warehouse, the hotel showcases exposed steel beams and high ceilings, blending industrial charm with contemporary comfort. Guests can reserve these immersive activities through the HopeGoo platform and take home a handmade keepsake.