Featured Hotels Near Handelsbeurs

Hotel van Cleef is a top choice located just minutes from Handelsbeurs, housed in a 16th-century former trading hall. Its original stone walls and arched ceilings preserve the city’s commercial heritage. Rooms feature antique furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows, with select views of the square’s century-old fountain. Book early to secure a panoramic view room, and enjoy complimentary guided tours into Ghent’s trade history and artistic legacy.

Stay at Boutique Hotel De Grote Kerk, just a 5-minute walk from Handelsbeurs, offering seamless access to independent design shops and artisan markets. The hotel blends Gothic architecture with modern minimalism, and provides personalized guided walks through hidden cafés, leather workshops, and vintage bookstores. Start your day with freshly baked croissants on the balcony, immersing yourself in Ghent’s unhurried charm.

Hotel de Belfort features skyline-facing rooms with panoramic terraces directly overlooking Handelsbeurs Square. At night, guests enjoy illuminated views of historic facades and lively seasonal events. The hotel offers free evening photography guides and cultural walking tours, helping travelers capture Ghent’s most evocative moments. Located just 7 minutes from the riverside dock, it’s perfect for a twilight boat ride.

Hotel Sint-Pieters is strategically located just 10 minutes’ walk from major landmarks like the Ghent Museum, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, and Bruges Street. Guests enjoy complimentary bike rentals to explore the scenic Leie River path. The hotel partners with local cultural groups to host pop-up heritage walks, offering immersive insights into Ghent’s urban story through storytelling and interactive discovery.

FamilyStay Gent is designed for families, located just 400 meters from Handelsbeurs, with a kids’ playroom, parent-child workshops, and free breakfast including baby beds upon request. Rooms feature warm tones and connecting doors for larger families. Outside, a green courtyard allows children to play safely while parents relax. Ideal for a stress-free, enriching stay.

Gent Heritage Hostel collaborates with local artists to offer the "Night at the Handelsbeurs" experience: live music, medieval costume fittings, and traditional printing workshops. Housed in a 17th-century warehouse, the hostel features exposed timber beams and a creative market space. Book via the HopeGoo app to receive a limited-edition Ghent history map and commemorative badge.