--- title: "Ghent" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Ghent." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/ghent" locale: "en" --- # Ghent Primary place hint: Ghent ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Belgium](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/belgium) > [Ghent](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/ghent) ## Hotel Guides - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/belgium/flanders/ghent/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site for small hotels, B&Bs, boutique stays, apartments, villas, and holiday homes. This page presents Ghent accommodation across those categories, including luxury hotels, with SoulforCity shown as a named example. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/belgium/flanders/ghent) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel publication and guide site built around professionally edited destination research and guidebooks. Their Ghent destination guide offers a well-rounded overview of the city, covering medieval sights, Gravensteen Castle, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, canal tours, food markets, and other attractions. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/ghent/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Ghent travel guide is useful for broad city planning, combining medieval architecture, canals, castles, culture, gastronomy, Gravensteen, and the Graslei waterfront. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/where-to-stay-in-ghent-belgium/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, affordable stays, and independent trips. Their Ghent accommodation guide helps visitors compare where to stay, with neighborhood guidance plus hotel and hostel suggestions by area. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-ghent-belgium/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is Kiersten Rich’s solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished destination-planning focus. Her Ghent guide turns a short city visit into a clear 24-hour itinerary, making it a helpful fit for travelers with limited time in Belgium. - [The Travel Bunny](https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/afternoon-in-ghent/) (the-travel-bunny.com) The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog with practical destination and trip-planning coverage. Their afternoon-in-Ghent article is a practical short-visit guide, pairing things to see with accommodation context and a Belgian beer tasting experience. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/belgium/10-things-to-do-in-ghent/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is Monica Stott’s weekend-break and short-trip travel blog focused on practical travel around limited time. Her Ghent article gives time-conscious travelers a useful list of ten things to do, framed around visitor experiences in the Belgian city. - [Velvet Escape](https://velvetescape.com/a-weekend-in-ghent/) (velvetescape.com) Velvet Escape is Keith Jenkins’ luxury travel blog, focused on culture, food, nature, road trips, and experience-led travel. His weekend-in-Ghent guide offers thoughtful ideas for experiencing the medieval city in Flanders through a compact, experience-led visit. - [Finding the Universe](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/four-things-not-to-miss-in-ghent/) (findingtheuniverse.com) Finding the Universe is Laurence and Jessica Norah’s travel and photography blog, focused on visual destination guides and practical planning. Their Ghent article highlights four worthwhile stops for a day of exploring, with added planning context on where to stay and how to get there and away. - [Never Ending Voyage](https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/vegetarian-friendly-ghent/) (neverendingvoyage.com) Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog known for slow travel, vegetarian travel, packing light, and detailed planning. Their vegetarian-friendly Ghent article is a helpful food-focused resource for travelers looking to plan plant-based eating around the city. ## Travel Videos - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22pTFKIHEqo) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a travel channel by Zac and Ine, creating videos and travel guides from their trips together. This guide video offers a well-rounded Ghent overview through seven things to do, including local food, Patershol, the historic center, and Gravensteen Castle. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2hSQqL5xqs) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a travel channel sharing first-hand travel advice about cities, countries, regions, planning, and cultural expectations. A practical Ghent travel video, it highlights key things to see and do while giving useful attention to churches, architecture, and the canal system. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko-bUA4QD8g) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a travel channel by Gabriel Morris, who posts travel videos with practical information and trip observations. This travel video is strong for viewers interested in Ghent's historic setting, with a tour focused on East Flanders and the city's European architecture. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft4cNjegfsQ) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a travel channel sharing first-hand travel advice about cities, countries, regions, planning, and cultural expectations. This video gives a thoughtful visitor-focused view of Ghent, balancing what travelers may enjoy or find challenging about architecture, canal tours, service, and the train-station distance.