These are the nicest accommodations in Ghent

Boutique hotels

You'll find small-scale luxury within one of Ghent's boutique hotels. Enjoy maximum comfort without compromising on atmosphere. Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof is located in an old mansion in the city center. Here, you'll stay in homely yet stylish rooms and enjoy the indoor café, restaurant, bistro, and bar. Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel is a lively design hotel with a rock 'n roll vibe. This hip hotel has 92 stylish, luxurious rooms, a good restaurant, tropical rooftop bar, and a perpetually cozy cocktail and wine bar. Hotel Harmony is one of the most eco-friendly hotels in the city. This family-run hotel on the river Leie has a terrace by the water where you can relax with a glass of wine after a long day of sightseeing. In the adjacent Patershol district, the Nonam Boutique Hotel is located in a building from 1739. Each of its ten rooms is uniquely decorated with its very own vibe and, of course, its very own luxury.

^{Photos: Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof} 

^{Photo: Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel  / © Stad Gent-Dienst Toerisme}

Romantic accommodations

Going on a romantic weekend getaway to Ghent with your loved one? A major part of that should of course be a romantic hotel! At The Verhaegen, you'll stay in an 18th-century city palace within walking distance of the sights in the center. You'll sleep in 18th-century atmospheres, but with modern comfort. Enjoy a 4-star romantic stay at the Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof. Enjoy a romantic dinner in the former home of Baron Olivier de Reylof from 1724 at the on-site LOF Restaurant, have a drink at the bar, and then snuggle up in your luxurious hotel room. Want to wake up in the morning after a night of dreaming in a wonderful hotel bed overlooking the river Leie? Then stay at the Marriott Ghent. From the outside, this hotel is a beautiful medieval building, and on the inside you'll find nothing but sleek design. In the evening, enjoy some delicious steaks at the hotel's Midtown Grill restaurant on the terrace. Would you prefer to stay outside the city center, in nature? Then B&B Villa Emma is the place for you. For architecture lovers: the villa is a combination of English Cottage and Art Nouveau styles from the early 20th century. Stay here completely guilt-free, thanks to the villa's sustainable approach.

^{Photo: The Verhaegen}

^{Photo: B&B Villa Emma}

Budget-friendly options

Looking for a romantic overnight stay on a limited budget? Even then, you have attractive options in Ghent. For example, stay in the city center at the B&B Hotel Gent Centrum. From this comfortable yet affordable hotel, you can easily walk to some of the best sights and finest restaurants that Ghent has to offer. The Ibis Budget Gent Centrum Dampoort isn't far from the center either. From this hotel, you can easily walk to the harbor and city center. The rooms are simple but comfortable enough to allow you to enjoy the highlights of Ghent well-rested. The rooms at the Flandria Hotel near the St. Bavo's Cathedral are also simple but comfortable. This lovely accommodation earns bonus points thanks to its on-site bar, where you can enjoy Belgian beer and real Italian coffee. Prefer to stay outdoors surrounded by nature? Book a camping spot at Camping Urban Gardens Blaarmeersen. At just a twenty-minute drive from the center, you can stay here in your own tent, camper, or caravan, or rent a lodge or log cabin. You can cook your own meals, or indulge in pizza from the food truck or the cozy Bar Du Soleil.

^{Photo: B&B Hotel Gent Centrum}

^{Photo: Ibis Budget Gent Centrum Dampoort} 

Family hotels

A weekend or week away in Ghent is fun for the whole family. It's always nice when your accommodations aren't just beautiful, but child-friendly, too. How about some indoor camping at Treck Hos­tel, for example? Stay in one of the nine thematically decorated caravans or a dormitory in this 19th-century brickyard. Are you going for beach, jungle, or zen vibes? You'll also find cozy dormitories at Jeugdherberg De Draecke in the center of Ghent. Choose from 2 to 6-person dormitories with private facilities and make use of the communal kitchen and lounge, where you can play the provided board games. Those who prefer to stay in a hotel can go to Novotel Gent Centrum. This modern hotel situated in a beautiful medieval building is fully decked out. Stay in comfortable rooms, take a dip in the outdoor pool, and dine in the cozy brasserie. Van der Valk Hotel Gent is a ten-minute drive from the center of Ghent. From the rooftop terrace, you'll have a beautiful view of the city, and you can enjoy delicious meals in the restaurant. The perfect base for your visit to Ghent and its surroundings.

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Sleeping in cultural heritage

Do you love history and places with a story? You can sleep surrounded by cultural heritage at various beautiful places in Ghent. How about Monasterium, a hotel in a medieval monastery? There won't be any monks walking through the monastery corridors and the neo-Gothic chapel anymore, instead replaced by guests discovering the rich history of the 1278 building. The rooms are more luxuriously furnished than before, so you can now stay here comfortably. In the center of Ghent, you can stay in a boutique hotel in an 18th-century mansion. Hotel de Flandre still has an original Napoleon staircase and 46 atmospherically and comfortably furnished hotel rooms. From the hotel, you can easily walk to the Graslei, the Gravensteen, and the Korenmarkt. You can also enjoy a stay with a historic touch at hotel 1898 The Post. This luxury boutique hotel is located in a former post office building. Its 38 stylish hotel rooms are all appropriately named, with titles such as The Envelope and The Postcard. For the best view, stay in the suite in the corner tower, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

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Accommodations for nature lovers

You might not expect it from such a bustling city, but Ghent also offers great spots for nature lovers. How about camping at Camping Urban Gardens Blaarmeersen, where you won't feel like you're sleeping within biking distance of the city at all. Bring your tent, caravan, or camper, or rent one of the cabins or lodges. Want the feeling of camping without the risk of getting rained on? Then you can stay at Treck Hostel's indoor camping. In this former brickyard, you'll sleep in uniquely decorated vintage caravans. You might wake up in a Hawaii or a jungle-themed setting, for instance. At the Treckhaak bar, you can enjoy a drink with some board games. Bringing your bike with you on your visit to Ghent? Then book a stay at one of the city's bike-friendly hotels. These accommodations are located within a maximum of five kilometers of recognized cycling routes and are equipped with special bike facilities such as bike storage and repair kits.

^{Photo: Camping Urban Gardens Blaarmeersen / © Stad Gent-Dienst Toerisme}

Hotels with stunning views

What's better than enjoying a panoramic view of Ghent from your hotel? Even if you can't afford the rooms with the best views, as a guest in hotels with rooftop terraces, you can always enjoy the most beautiful views. For example, toast to a successful day in Ghent at the rooftop bar of the Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel. Here, the view from the terrace isn't the only beautiful sight to behold; so is the modern, urban design of the hotel. At the Van der Valk Hotel Ghent, you'll dine on the tenth floor at Mr. Sato, a stylish cocktail bar and an Asian shared dining restaurant. One floor down, you can use the Weleda City Spa Ghent with Finnish saunas and a relaxation area. In the luxurious boutique hotel 1898 The Post, you'll find the cocktail bar The Cobbler with a view of the historic street the Graslei. This classically furnished bar serves luxury cocktails that taste even better when enjoyed with a panoramic view. The rest of the hotel also has a historical touch. Its room names, like The Stamp and The Envelope, refer to the its former function as a post building.

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Accommodations with wellness facilities

Offer your body the ultimate relaxation after a day of sightseeing or shopping in Ghent in a wellness center. It's especially nice when this wellness center is located inside your very hotel, so that you can relax in a comfortable bed right after your visit. The Van der Valk Hotel Ghent has a wellness area on the ninth floor, overlooking the city. In the Weleda City Spa, your body will be pampered with nothing but 100% natural Weleda products. At the Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof, as a guest, you can also use the wellness facilities for free. These are located in the former carriage house of Baron Reylof, who lived here in the 18th century. Enjoy the Finnish sauna and the infrared sauna, swim a few laps in the indoor pool, and relax in the warm relaxation area. B&B Expo 13 also offers its guests ultimate relaxation in the sauna, steam bath, and jacuzzi. The rooms in this small-scale B&B in the Millionaires' Quarter are decorated in Art Deco and Art Nouveau style and are wonderfully comfortable. Hotel Orion is also located in the Millionaires' Quarter, in an Art Deco villa from 1928. You can use the indoor pool, sauna, and fitness room there.

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Accommodations on the water

Water is plentiful in Ghent, and so are floating accommodations. For instance, stay aboard the Junoboat, a 70-year-old cargo boat from Charleroi that was used for transporting coal for many years. The boat on the Muinkschelde has been transformed into a trendy and luxurious 8-person holiday home. At Hotel The Boatel, you can stay in one of the five hotel rooms with a view of the water's surface. Let yourself be gently rocked to sleep at night and enjoy breakfast on the boat in the morning. Ecohostel Andromeda is within walking distance of the city center. Sustainability is central to this converted inland vessel with eighteen sleeping spots. The boat has been completely renovated to be CO2-neutral and features a low-energy concept and a reed bed for water purification on the roof. Curious about what it's like to sleep in an old cargo ship? The rooms at B&B Boat offer comfort and a private terrace on the water.

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