ICC.gent – staying in Ghent

Ghent is an inspiring convention city where history and contemporary dynamism reinforce each other. The compact city center makes getting around easy, while the cultural offerings and unique atmosphere provide an extra dimension for your participants. Ghent combines a warm welcome with a wide range of restaurants, museums, and evening activities, ideal for supplementing your program with social and networking opportunities. And for those hosting international guests, the city offers a world-class icon: the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by the Van Eyck brothers, a unique cultural asset that adds extra prestige to your event.

Ghent offers a wide choice of accommodation options, within walking distance of ICC.gent and in the historic center. From characterful boutique hotels and stylish design rooms to charming B&Bs and modern apartments. Here, you will always find a place that suits your stay and your pace.

Stay longer, explore more, and be surprised by the city’s energy, gastronomy, and warm hospitality. Because Ghent is not experienced in a single moment, but in every street, every view, and every encounter.

More and more convention organizers and participants are consciously choosing destinations with a smaller ecological footprint. In Ghent, sustainability is not a slogan, but a daily practice. The city has been building a green policy for years: from being the veggie capital since 2009 to having one of the largest low-traffic city centers in Europe since 2017.

For conventions, this means a smooth, pleasant experience on a human scale. Venues, hotels, restaurants, and sights are located close to each other, allowing your participants to move effortlessly on foot or by bicycle. Ghent is a compact, accessible city that is easy to discover, making it perfect for those who want to organize efficiently and travel consciously.