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Some neighborhoods in Ghent you definitly need to visit!
This neighborhood in Ghent is famous for its small streets and abundance of shops and exquisite restaurants. I would recommend café Rococo, restaurant Karel De Stoute (don't forget to make a reservation!) and tapasbar La Malcontenta!
110 locals recommend
Patershol
61 CorduwaniersstraatThis neighborhood in Ghent is famous for its small streets and abundance of shops and exquisite restaurants. I would recommend café Rococo, restaurant Karel De Stoute (don't forget to make a reservation!) and tapasbar La Malcontenta!
A long street in the centre of Ghent with lots of small, local shops aswell as bigger brands. Also home of lots of restaurants, coffee bars and lunch places.
6 locals recommend
Brabantdam
BrabantdamA long street in the centre of Ghent with lots of small, local shops aswell as bigger brands. Also home of lots of restaurants, coffee bars and lunch places.
Reepweg
ReepwegA nice place near the water to relax in the sun or wind down after a day of shopping!
Food
Our favourite places to eat!
A 100% plantbased coffee bar. Also possible to have a healthy bruch (reservations are recommended)
13 locals recommend
Madam Bakster
142 BrabantdamA 100% plantbased coffee bar. Also possible to have a healthy bruch (reservations are recommended)
Healthy breakfast or brunch with localy sourced products. The space is limited so make a reservation or come before rush hour.
7 locals recommend
O'yo
82 BrabantdamHealthy breakfast or brunch with localy sourced products. The space is limited so make a reservation or come before rush hour.
The perfect place for a sunday brunch. Very popular so don't be too disappointed when there is no space.
12 locals recommend
Alice
6 OnderbergenThe perfect place for a sunday brunch. Very popular so don't be too disappointed when there is no space.
BOON
6 GeldmuntDelicious salads, perfect to combine with a visit to Gravensteen!
Food from all around the world, in a beautifully decorated restaurant. Also perfect for drinking cocktails.
84 locals recommend
Mosquito Coast
28 HoogpoortFood from all around the world, in a beautifully decorated restaurant. Also perfect for drinking cocktails.
Restaurant near the water with a rich assortment of Belgian cuisine. Perfect for an introduction into the Belgian kitchen!
24 locals recommend
ABA-jour
20 OudburgRestaurant near the water with a rich assortment of Belgian cuisine. Perfect for an introduction into the Belgian kitchen!
Coffee
After a visit to Vooruit Arts Centre or Sint-Pietersabdij, OR coffee bar is a perfect place to wind down.
7 locals recommend
OR Coffeebar Gent - Backstay
126 A Sint-PietersnieuwstraatAfter a visit to Vooruit Arts Centre or Sint-Pietersabdij, OR coffee bar is a perfect place to wind down.
A 5 min walk from the city centre you find this local hotspot for coffee and brunch!
55 locals recommend
Café Labath
1 Oude HoutleiA 5 min walk from the city centre you find this local hotspot for coffee and brunch!
When you need to wind down from shopping in Veldstraat you can take a break, or literally 'take five' in this popular coffee bar.
10 locals recommend
Take Five Espresso
10 VoldersstraatWhen you need to wind down from shopping in Veldstraat you can take a break, or literally 'take five' in this popular coffee bar.
One of the many nice places to visit in Burgstraat. Both coffee and bruch are possible!
25 locals recommend
Het Moment
20 BurgstraatOne of the many nice places to visit in Burgstraat. Both coffee and bruch are possible!
Shopping
A fun clothing shop full of sustainable brands and great advice from the shopkeepers. Don't forget your wallet though ;)
10 locals recommend
Mieke
87 BurgstraatA fun clothing shop full of sustainable brands and great advice from the shopkeepers. Don't forget your wallet though ;)
If you love bra's and feeling confident in your underwear, you will love this sustainable clothingbrand (made in Belgium!)
La Fille d'O
21 BurgstraatIf you love bra's and feeling confident in your underwear, you will love this sustainable clothingbrand (made in Belgium!)
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Check opening hours!
In Belgium, the shops are open until 18h. In the weekend you will be able to go to restaurants and coffee bars, but shopping might be difficult. Only every first sunday of the month many shops are open.
Same with supermarkets: these are normaly open until 19h and often closed on sundays.
Getting around
Trams and busses
Public transport in Ghent is good, but Ghent isn't so big so I would recommend walking. You see more of the city when walking!
Book before you go
Just to be sure
When going to a popular bar or restaurant, make a reservation to be sure. That way you won't be dissapointed when there isn't any place.
Don't miss
Van Eyck
2020 is the year our city celebrates painter Van Eyck. Famous for painting 'Adoration of the Mystic Lamb'. There is a exhibition in MSK (Museum of Fine Arts) from Febuary til April, but make sure you buy your tickets in advance! During the rest of the year there are other celebrations to honor Van Eyck, so check in advance if there are special things happening!