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
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Ghent, city of light
Full of life by day, magical by night
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Jazz Ghent
Live performances and cosy jazz cafés in Ghent
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Off the beaten track
Shopping in Ghent’s coolest ‘hidden’ shopping streets
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Spots for Instagram
10 Instagram shots with success guaranteed
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Taking a break in Ghent
Relax at the most beautiful spots while exploring the city
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Tips from locals
Visit the city as a guest
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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
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Arsenaalsite
Former railway site becomes vibrant neighbourhood
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Arts Centre VIERNULVIER
Nothing for everyone, something for everybody
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Bar des Amis
The bar for true friends
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Boulangerie Bloch
An iconic Ghent bakery
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Charlatan
House of Perdition
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Dok Brewing Company
Ghent brewery with restaurants
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DOKano
Fishing for rubbish from a canoe
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Du Progrès
A fixture in Ghent, serving the classics
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East District
Shopping area with classic and trendy shops next to each other
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Flanders' Finest Fietsroutes
Discover Flanders’ greatest themed routes
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Frituur Tartaar
Eating frites beneath the Belfry
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Gentse Fietsen Route
Discover 15 hidden gems in Ghent
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Hal 16
Hotspot for foodies and beer lovers in Ghent
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Handelsdok
The beating heart of the old docks
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Houtdok
Maritime playground in Ghent
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Jigger's
Speakeasy with a quirky touch
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Linkeroever
A trendy shopping area surrounded by fashion and art
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Marimain
Busy yet cosy pub with a much-loved terrace
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Maste
The best of Belgian cuisine with Scandinavian influences
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Mokabon
Ghent's first coffee bar!
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Oude Beestenmarkt. For party animals
A whole different beast
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Paard van Troje
A unique range of books
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Rond Sint-Jacobs
Attractive design and vintage area
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Simon Says
Sip a coffee in a multicultural neighbourhood
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The Old Docks
New life in the old Ghent port area
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VIERNULVIER Café
The café of Arts Centre VIERNULVIER
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Vlasmarkt
The place to be for night owls
