About Ghent
Ghent is alive with activity day and night, with a large port, major university, and history that goes back at least 1,500 years.
Much of the city's medieval architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved and restored. Its centre is the largest car-free area in Belgium. The beguinages, as well as the belfry and adjacent cloth hall, were recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Ghent is also home to several fascinating and eclectic museums. The numerous parks in the city can also be considered to be tourist attractions. Most notably, Ghent boasts a nature reserve (Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen, 230 hectare[15]) and a recreation park (Blaarmeersen, 100 hectare).
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NH Collection Gent
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The NH Collection Gent is located next to Ghent’s historic town hall building. It features stylish accommodation, a fine dining restaurant and an on-site gym and sauna. Free WiFi is available.
All rooms at NH Collection Gent feature design furniture and flat-screen TVs. They have a spacious bathroom that comes with free soap and shampoo products.
The on-site restaurant Van Artevelde serves traditional local cuisine in a warm atmosphere. The bar is a great place to meet for a traditional Belgian beer and delicious cocktails.
When weather permits, the hotel’s outside terrace is a perfect place to enjoy the sun. The garden lounge bar is also an attractive environment for unwinding after a long day.
From this excellent location, guests can easily walk to all the main attractions such as St. Nicholas Church or Post Plaza Shopping Centre. Read more...
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Attractions in Ghent
- Belfry and Cloth Hall, Ghent
- St. Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent
- De Bijloke, Ghent
- St. Nicholas Church, Ghent
- House of Alijn, Ghent
- Friday Market, Ghent
- Gravensteen, Ghent
- Historic Center, Ghent
- Town Hall, Ghent
- Museum of Industrial Archaeology and Textiles, Ghent
- Design Museum, Ghent
- Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent
- Petit Convent, Ghent
- Herb Quay, Ghent
- Museum of Contemporary Art (S.M.A.K.), Ghent
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