Staying around Sint-Baafs and the Belfry
Plan walks here as a loop rather than returning to the same square after each visit. From Sint-Baafsplein, continue through the Belfry area toward the town hall, then return along the streets east of the cathedral. Accommodation entrances can sit on narrower streets behind the main frontage. Ask for arrival directions and check whether church bells are audible from your room if you are sensitive to sound.
At a glance
- Best for
- Sights, shopping
- At night
- Quiet after shops close
- Getting around
- On foot; trams on Korenmarkt
- Price level
- €€€
The cathedral, the Belfry and the main shopping streets, a few minutes east of the Korenmarkt.
Good for
- The Altarpiece and the Belfry first thing in the morning
- Shopping on foot
- A hotel with a lift, in the middle of town
Think twice if
- You want a quiet evening with restaurants: the streets are emptier after closing
- You want a canal outside your window
How Sint-Baafs and the Belfry compares with the rest of Ghent
What is near Sint-Baafs and the Belfry
Ghent town hall
About four minutes from Sint-Baafsplein. Walk toward Botermarkt to compare the different exterior sections of the building.
Werregarenstraat
About six minutes on foot from the cathedral square, making a short outdoor stop between longer indoor visits.
Korenmarkt
About six minutes from Sint-Baafsplein via the central squares, useful for finding tram connections or continuing toward the quays.
Eating in Sint-Baafs and the Belfry
Look beyond the main squares for bakeries, sandwich shops and small lunch rooms. Check food service times before planning a late lunch between visits. If you want a longer sit-down meal, Korenmarkt is a short walk away, with Du Progrès among the named options.
Getting around from Sint-Baafs and the Belfry
The central squares are best linked on foot. Walk to Korenmarkt to check tram 1 toward Gent-Sint-Pieters, confirming the current route before traveling. For a taxi arrival, ask your accommodation which nearby street permits a drop-off and how far you must carry luggage.
Hotels in Sint-Baafs and the Belfry
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Staying around Sint-Baafs and the Belfry
Can I fit the cathedral and Belfry into one morning?
Yes, if you leave enough time between visits. Book any altarpiece slot first, then arrange the Belfry visit around that fixed appointment.
What should I check about my room?
Ask about bells, street-facing windows and lift access. These details are more useful than judging the room solely by its distance from the cathedral.
Is there a simple walk toward the water?
Walk west through the central squares to Korenmarkt, then continue to St Michael's Bridge. Allow extra time if you stop around the churches.