Hotels Near Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion), Gent
Sunday 8 November 2026 Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion)Updated Thursday 5 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion), 5 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are Van der Valk Hotel Gent (3 min), Campanile Gent (6 min), Residence Inn By Marriott Ghent (7 min). Next up at the venue: KAA Gent vs KV Kortrijk on Sunday 8 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$113 per night and the median is A$222, -1% against a normal A$224 night. Rates sampled 6 Nov 2026.
Ghelamco Arena sits on the edge of Gent, and the 24 hotels on our list range from right next to the stadium out to about four and a half kilometres away. Five of those hotels are walkable, with the closest just 0.21 kilometres from the gates, a three-minute stroll before kickoff. That handful of options near the stadium suits fans who want to walk in, watch the match, and walk straight back after the final whistle, with KAA Gent's home games against KV Kortrijk on 8 November 2026, Crvena Zvezda on 26 November 2026, and Sint Truidense V.V on 12 December 2026 all drawing strong crowds. Further out, Gent's wider hotel scene stretches into the city centre, rated three to four stars, better suited to travellers who want a few nights of sightseeing alongside the football and don't mind a short ride to the arena. Rooms near the stadium on matchday tend to go quickly, so the walkable cluster is worth securing well ahead of kickoff.
When to book
Book early for KAA Gent's home fixtures, especially 8 November 2026 against KV Kortrijk and the Conference League tie with Crvena Zvezda on 26 November 2026. Only 5 of the 24 listed hotels are within walking distance of Ghelamco Arena, so those fill first. Fans wanting a stadium-side stay should lock in dates as soon as fixtures are confirmed.
Best areas to stay near Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion)
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Gent
24 hotels · 0.2 to 4.6 km · 5 walkable
Gent's hotel scene for this stadium runs from 0.21 kilometres at the closest to 4.63 kilometres at the furthest, with 24 hotels in total and 5 within walking distance. Rated three to four stars, it suits anyone from fans wanting to walk straight to the gates to those happy with a short ride into the centre.
- Event night
- A$222
- Normal night
- A$223
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Hotels near Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion), by distance
Event window 7 Nov 2026 → 9 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Van der Valk Hotel Gent Just 0.21 km from the arena, a 3-minute walk, this 4-star hotel is the closest option in Gent. | Gent | ~3 min walk 0.2 km | 4 | A$266 | A$241 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Campanile Gent A 6-minute walk from the stadium, 0.4 km away, this 3-star hotel suits a straightforward matchday stay. 7.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Gent | ~6 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$113 | A$107 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Residence Inn By Marriott Ghent 0.44 km from Ghelamco Arena, a 7-minute walk, 3-star rooms for easy access to kickoff. | Gent | ~7 min walk 0.4 km | 3 | A$214 | A$307 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Courtyard By Marriott Ghent A 7-minute walk covers the 0.44 km to the stadium from this 4-star Gent hotel. | Gent | ~7 min walk 0.4 km | 4 | A$185 | A$218 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent 0.46 km out, a 7-minute walk, this 3-star hotel keeps you close to the action. | Gent | ~7 min walk 0.5 km | 3 | A$199 | A$150 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hotel Orion Set 1.79 km from the arena, a short ride away, this 3-star hotel suits a quieter base. | Gent | ~7 min ride 1.8 km | 3 | A$219 | A$201 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hotel Astoria Gent 2.27 km from the stadium, a short ride on matchday, 3-star comfort in central Gent. | Gent | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | A$222 | A$244 | See rates | View rates |
 | Gent | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 3 | A$194 | A$224 | See rates | View rates |
 Carlton Hotel 2.66 km from Ghelamco Arena, a short ride away, 3-star rooms in the city. | Gent | ~10 min ride 2.7 km | 3 | A$207 | A$270 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hotel Chamade A short ride of 2.73 km separates this 3-star hotel from the stadium. | Gent | ~10 min ride 2.7 km | 3 | A$284 | A$262 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Jam Ghent 2.97 km from the arena, this 3-star hotel is a short ride from kickoff. | Gent | ~11 min ride 3.0 km | 3 | A$172 | A$146 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Charme Hancelot Set 3.17 km away, a short ride from the stadium, this 3-star Gent hotel offers a central base. | Gent | ~12 min ride 3.2 km | 3 | A$208 | A$221 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Ibis Gent Centrum Opera 3.71 km from the arena, a short ride on matchday, this 3-star hotel sits in central Gent. | Gent | ~13 min ride 3.7 km | 3 | A$186 | A$191 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Castelnou Aparthotel This 3-star apart-hotel is 3.72 km out, a short ride from Ghelamco Arena. 9.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Gent | ~13 min ride 3.7 km | 3 | A$230 | A$227 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Gent | ~14 min ride 3.8 km | 3 | A$222 | A$186 | See rates | View rates | |
| Gent | ~14 min ride 4.1 km | 3 | A$217 | A$181 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Gent | ~15 min ride 4.2 km | 4 | A$291 | A$235 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Gent | ~15 min ride 4.2 km | 3 | A$666 | A$610 | See rates | View rates | |
| Gent | ~15 min ride 4.3 km | 3 | A$711 | A$312 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Gent | ~15 min ride 4.3 km | 3 | A$242 | A$184 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 NH Collection Gent 8.4/10 guest score · 3 reviews | Gent | ~15 min ride 4.3 km | 4 | A$298 | A$275 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Gent | ~15 min ride 4.5 km | 4 | A$264 | A$223 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Gent | ~16 min ride 4.6 km | 3 | A$270 | A$219 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Gent | ~16 min ride 4.6 km | 4 | A$368 | A$285 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion) and the listed hotels
Getting to Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion)
The nearest main station is Gent-Sint-Pieters, around three and a half kilometres from the arena, with a direct bus service to the ground. Tram line 4 runs towards UZ Gent, close to the stadium, from where fans finish the journey on foot along the canal path. KAA Gent runs matchday shuttle buses from park and ride points including Gentbrugge, P&R Arsenaal and the Tuinbouwschool in Melle, plus a separate shuttle linking Gent-Zuid with the arena. Bus line 19 connects Gent-Sint-Pieters station directly to the Arteveldestadion stop, taking roughly ten to twenty minutes. Walking from the city centre takes about twenty minutes, or around fifteen minutes from the Gestichtstraat tram stop. The arena has fifteen hundred onsite parking spaces, with further park and ride options at Flanders Expo, Blaarmeersen and Gent Brugge. Brussels Airport connects to Gent-Sint-Pieters by direct train.
Nearest station: Gent-Sint-Pieters
The nearest main railway station is Gent-Sint-Pieters, roughly three and a half kilometres from the stadium, and a direct bus service links the station to the arena. Spectators without a car are generally advised to use this station as their starting point.
Tram 4 to UZ Gent then a short walk
Tram line 4 runs from the Gent-Sint-Pieters area towards UZ Gent, close to the stadium, after which spectators continue on foot along the canal path to reach the arena. City council records confirm this tram link as one of the main public transport routes to the ground.
Official club shuttle buses on matchdays
KAA Gent organises its own shuttle buses between park and ride points, including Gentbrugge, P&R Arsenaal and the Tuinbouwschool in Melle, and the stadium on every home matchday, because regular De Lijn services are no longer considered sufficient for matchday crowds. A separate shuttle also links Gent-Zuid with the arena before kickoff and after the final whistle.
Direct bus line 19 from the station
Bus line 19 provides a direct connection between Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Arteveldestadion stop next to the arena, taking roughly ten to twenty minutes depending on traffic. This is commonly cited as the simplest public transport option for visitors arriving by train.
Limited onsite parking plus park and ride shuttles
The arena itself has around fifteen hundred onsite parking spaces, with several thousand more available through park and ride shuttle services from locations such as Flanders Expo, Blaarmeersen and Gent Brugge. The club also warns that supporters who do not cycle, use public transport, park and ride or carpool will not be able to park close to the stadium on matchdays.
Source: archello.com, www.kaagent.be
Walking routes into the stadium
Spectators can walk from Ghent city centre to the arena in around twenty minutes, while those arriving by tram at the Gestichtstraat stop face a shorter walk of about fifteen minutes along the canal footpath. Mobile signal around the stadium can be weak, so downloading tickets in advance is recommended.
Source: www.stadiumguide.com, sparenti.nl
Brussels Airport connection
Brussels Airport is linked to Ghent by a direct train to Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station, from where spectators can continue to the arena by local bus such as line 19. This makes the train the recommended option for fans flying into Belgium for an event.
Source: www.accessiball.com, www.rome2rio.com
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 7 Nov 2026 → 9 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$113 per night. Sampled 6 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion)?
5 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are Van der Valk Hotel Gent (3 min, 0.2 km), Campanile Gent (6 min, 0.4 km), Residence Inn By Marriott Ghent (7 min, 0.4 km).
How much do hotels near Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion) cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 7 Nov 2026 is A$222 per night for two adults, compared with A$224 on a normal night (-1%). The lowest listed rate is A$113 at Campanile Gent.
When is KAA Gent vs KV Kortrijk at Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion)?
KAA Gent vs KV Kortrijk is scheduled for Sunday 8 November 2026 at 16:00 local time (Belgium League). Tickets start from EUR 86. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (7 Nov 2026 → 9 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion)?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 5 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Gent are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion) with free cancellation?
20 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Gent events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.