Ghent

Ghent is Belgium’s lively student city. A medieval backdrop, plenty of culture – and a small scene that really gets going at the weekend.

The scene

De Salopette is a relaxed bar for the evening, while Adonis Gay Club is the place to dance at the weekend. Many young people also party in the mixed bars of the Old Town.

When to go?

  • All year round: Club nights at the weekend.
  • Mid-May – Belgian Pride: The national Pride takes place in Brussels, just half an hour away.

Tours & activities in Ghent

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Practical tips

  • Ghent and Brussels are well connected by train.
  • The Old Town is car-free and ideal for exploring on foot.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organisers each year.

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Places in Ghent

Nightlife

ClubAdonis Gay ClubMen-only club · Ghent DrongenA club exclusively for men on the outskirts of Ghent: Adonis has been a fixture of the Flemish scene since 2005, with…BarDe SalopetteEetcafé · Ghent centreA real wood stove, board games and a plant-based buffet: with 4.9 stars, De Salopette on Steendam is one of the cosiest…

Wellness

SaunaSpades4GentsGay sauna · Ghent Sint-PietersGay sauna for men 18 and over on several floors, a few minutes' walk from Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Reopened after renovation following several…

Stay

HotelGhent River HotelGhent Old Town, near VrijdagmarktHotel in a converted 19th-century industrial building on the water, a few steps from the Vrijdagmarkt. Kammerstraat with Casa Rosa and A-Pluss…HotelNH Collection GentGhent Old TownNH is on the Hoogpoort in the medieval centre near the Belfry and Vrijdagmarkt. A-Pluss and Bar des Amis are just a…HotelNovotel Gent CentrumGhent Old TownNovotel is in the heart of the medieval centre between the Belfry and St Bavo's. The A-Pluss bar is very close by.GuesthouseThe VerhaegenGhent centreThe Verhaegen is a small luxury B&B in a restored 18th-century townhouse with garden and rooms in historic style. The centre is…

FAQ: Ghent

Which gay bars and clubs are there in Ghent?

The Atlas currently lists 2 bars and clubs in Ghent, including De Salopette and Adonis Gay Club. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.

Is there a gay sauna in Ghent?

Yes, for example Spades4Gents.

Which gay-friendly hotels are there in Ghent?

Recommended options include The Verhaegen, Ghent River Hotel, NH Collection Gent and Novotel Gent Centrum.