Journal
The city in 24 hours
6 August 2021
Recently I went to Gent to spot the latest places, and some good old favorites. Let’s see what caught my eye!
Checking in at this hotel in a former post office. I’ve stayed here a few years ago as well, and due to the central location I’ve decided to book it again.
Lunch at SteamyWindows, a dumpling bar in a side street of the Groenenmarkt and the Langemunt
Visit to yd nordic house, a Scandinavian inspired interior shop
Mandatory shopping stop at this inspiring fashion store
This concept store sells fashion, interior, coffee, cake and home accessoires in a stylish setting
Get the guides at Piet Hippoliet
Dinner at a Japanese inspired bar and restaurant facing the river Leie
Weekend brunch at Bar Win
Bar Win does brunch during the weekends, but it’s actually a natural wine bar
Prinsenhof, a beautiful area in Gent
The Knitster, a bronze sculpture by French artist Jean-Pierre Clémençon
A guest house that sleeps up to 8 people
Buy Local: Zomersalon in Kunsthal Gent to support local talent in the pandemic (until August 29, 2021)
Home Stories, 100 years, 20 visionary interiors at DesignMuseum Gent (until September 9th, 2021)
Quick lunch stop at De Parkiet
Cocktail with a view over the Graslei and Korenlei from The Cobbler at 1898 The Post
