The Graslei and Korenlei quays form Ghent's most celebrated and photogenic waterfront, two rows of magnificently preserved medieval and Renaissance guild houses flanking the Leie River channel at the heart of the city. The guilds of the spice merchants, grain measurers, and free boatmen once traded here, their ornate step-gabled facades now reflected in the slow-moving river and animated by boat tours, street performers, and the city's most popular restaurant terraces. Hotels near the Graslei in central Ghent are perfectly placed to experience this extraordinary medieval merchant cityscape.
Our Picks — Ghent
Korenmarkt / Graslei
Luxury boutique with spa, fine dining and central location near historic center ([Pillows Hotels](https://www.pillowshotels.com/ghent/hotel-ghent/)).
Patershol
Neo-Gothic former post office with stunning river views and historic charm ([TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g188666-d12477162-Reviews-1898_The_Post-Ghent_East_Flanders_Province.html)).
Citadelpark
Modern 4-star superior with wellness, skybar and panoramic city views ([Van der Valk](https://www.hotelgent.be/en)).
Graslei / Old Town
Historic-modern riverside hotel blending 15th-century charm with sleek design and canal views ([Marriott](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/gnemc-ghent-marriott-hotel/overview/)).
Korenmarkt
Family-run luxury in Patershol with free heated pool near Gravensteen Castle ([Hotel Harmony](https://hotelharmony.com-hotel.com)).
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat
Intimate 19th-century townhouse with spa and personalized boutique service ([One Two Four](https://www.onetwofour.be)).
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