Ghent (Gent)

During medieval times, Ghent rivaled Paris as one of Europe's leading cities. Nowadays the city's medieval core is enlivened by a large student population and a Dutch influence evident in the city's 'brown cafés'.

Practical information

Ghent Tourist Information Centre

3 Woodrowwilsonplein, Ghent
Tel (09) 267 70 20

Hostel accommodation

De Draecke Youth Hostel

Sint-widostraat 11, Ghent B-9000
Tel (09) 233 70 50

Ecohostel Andromeda

Bargiekaai 35, Ghent
Tram 1 (stop: Witte Kaproenenplein), 4 (stop: Duizendvuren, Rabot) Trolleybus 3 (stop: Seghersplein)
Tel 0486 678 033

Hostel47

Blekerijstraat 47, 9000 Ghent

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