Featured Hotels Near Saint Bavo's Abbey

Hotel De Grote Sint Bavo is ideal for visitors seeking proximity to St Bavo's Abbey. Located just steps away, it offers historic charm with modern comforts, including rooms with views of the abbey’s Gothic spire. The hotel provides free bicycles and is a 7-minute walk from the Gravensteen Castle, making it perfect for exploring Ghent’s medieval heart

De Vlaamse Molen Hotel stands out as a unique choice—housed in a restored 19th-century windmill adjacent to the abbey. Its top-floor rooms feature private stone terraces overlooking the abbey’s ancient walls and garden. The hotel blends industrial heritage with contemporary elegance, offering guests local wine tastings and immersive storytelling about Ghent’s past

Begin your day with a morning jog around the abbey square, then enjoy breakfast at Hotel De Grote Sint Bavo before touring the abbey’s 15th-century stained glass windows and rare manuscript collection. Visit Brouwerij De Halve Maan for a local beer tasting paired with Flemish stew, then take a short electric boat ride along the Leie River to experience Ghent’s "Venice of the North" ambiance

Hotel De Stille Oost is highly recommended for families, featuring spacious family suites and an indoor garden with a dedicated children’s play area. Just a 300-meter walk from the abbey, it offers free kid-friendly guided maps and audio guides, helping young travelers explore the abbey’s history through interactive storytelling

The Old Mill at Sint-Bavo is a standout architectural gem, transformed from a 18th-century mill into a boutique hotel. Its living green façade, mirror pool on the rooftop terrace, and custom art installations make it a photographer’s dream. Each room features hand-painted murals by local artists, blending heritage and modern creativity perfectly

Yes, several underground parking facilities are nearby, including Sint-Bavo Parking and Gent-Sint-Pieters, both within a 3-minute walk. For eco-conscious travelers, hotels offer secure bike storage and repair kits. Additionally, HopeGoo integrates real-time data on automated shuttle services across Ghent, enabling low-emission urban exploration