What is Ghent Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you have been trying to find the perfect family-friendly vacation spot, you might want to consider culturally rich Ghent. Here you'll find a wide variety of activities sure to appeal to both kids and adults alike. From the museums to the art scene, Ghent has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day checking out attractions like Saint Bavo Cathedral, Gravensteen Castle and Belfry of Ghent. When it's time to relax after a day of touring the area with the kids, Ghent has various places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. You can make a choice from 29 Ghent accommodations to locate one you and your whole family can appreciate.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Ghent?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Hotel Orion

Art Deco hotel with bar, near City Museum for Contemporary Art
• • Free parking • Free cribs • Indoor pool • Free in-room WiFi • Central location



Novotel Gent Centrum

3-star hotel with bar, near Gravensteen Castle
• • Outdoor pool • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location



Holiday Inn Express Gent

3-star hotel with bar, near Ghelamco Arena
• • Free cribs • Free buffet breakfast • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Spacious rooms



NH Gent Belfort

4-star hotel with bar, near Saint Bavo Cathedral
• • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location



Monasterium PoortAckere

Romantic hotel with bar, near Gravensteen Castle
• • Free in-room internet • Laundry room • BBQ grills • Central location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Ghent?

You'll find that Ghent and the surrounding area provides lots of interesting things to see while you're visiting the area with the family. Here are some ideas to make your getaway both educational and lots of fun:

Parks
• • Citadel Park
• • Blaarmeersen Recreation Area
• • King Albert Park

Museums & Art Galleries
• • STAM Ghent City Museum
• • Museum of Fine Arts
• • Dr. Guislain Museum

Sights & Landmarks
• • Saint Bavo Cathedral
• • Gravensteen Castle
• • Belfry of Ghent

Food & Drink
• • Prima Donna
• • GRADE
• • Cucumber Time