Last updated: October 2026
Ghent — Traveler Guide
Central 4- and 5-star hotels in Ghent rated 8 or higher by guests, so you can walk back after midnight, plus what's on for New Year's Eve.
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Our top pick for New Year's Eve in Ghent is NH Collection Gent in Binnenstad, rated 9.0 from 3,548 Booking.com reviews. Hotel Cour Saint Georges by CW Hotel Collection is a strong alternative at 9.3.
7 places · Checked October 2026
Binnenstad
In Binnenstad. Booking.com puts it about 110 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 3,548 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.0 guest score from 3,548 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
In Binnenstad. Booking.com puts it about 140 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 204 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.3 guest score from 204 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Old Town
In Old Town. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 1,358 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.1 guest score from 1,358 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai
In Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 across 1,445 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.8 guest score from 1,445 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Binnenstad
In Binnenstad. Booking.com puts it about 480 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 3,795 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.0 guest score from 3,795 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Sluizeken-Tolhuis-Ham
In Sluizeken-Tolhuis-Ham. Booking.com puts it about 640 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 1,719 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.0 guest score from 1,719 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai
In Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai. Booking.com puts it about 640 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 4,034 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.3 guest score from 4,034 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
Ghent's official New Year's Eve fireworks are held on the waterfront at Portus Ganda, with music and visuals from 11 pm and fireworks at midnight. The Winterfeesten now run into January, so the market area stays lively around the holiday. The city has asked for smaller, quieter fireworks to reduce disturbance to animals.
Dates and times change from year to year, so check the organiser's listing before you travel.
How we picked: these are 4- and 5-star hotels in Ghent rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, listed closest to the centre first so you can walk back after midnight. Checked in October 2026.
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Common Questions
At Portus Ganda (Voorhoutkaai), with atmospheric music from 11 pm and fireworks at midnight, according to Visit Ghent's 2026 listing.
In 2025 the festival closed early on 24 and 31 December, with hours of noon to 5 pm. From 2026 it continues to 3 January. Check the 2026 opening hours.
The location is inside Ghent's low-emission zone and the centre is restricted for cars. Public transport and bikes are the easiest options.
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent has the highest score of the places in this guide for New Year's Eve: 9.3 out of 10 from 4,034 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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