Nestled in the province of East Flanders, Destelbergen is a place to stop, tour and have fun. The town features some attractions that are best traveled with children. Your first must-visit destination in Destelbergen should be the Familiepark Harry Malter. Here, you can meet face to face with animals such as the reindeer, guinea pigs, lemurs, and skunks. There are also a playground, a merry go round, and a circus show. Next, for an unforgettable experience, enjoy a flight in an air balloon. As soon as you take off, take a look at the landscape and enjoy the sweeping view from high above. The flight lasts for approximately one hour and 40 minutes. Finally, you may want to get some downtime after taking part in all those fun activities. Immerse yourself in nature by dropping by the Damvallei. This place boasts of two lakes, meadows and flower gardens among others. Enjoy a pleasant stroll or hike through nature, whichever you prefer. Read on to learn about the top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in Destelbergen and enjoy the ultimate vacation.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. A home away from home
This house will make you feel like you’re at home as it provides all the comfort you need in a vacation rental. You will have your own private bedroom. The house features art-deco elements and also comes with a shared bathroom and a garden. Upon arrival, you will be served chocolates and fresh water. This home is surrounded by a few parks, so whenever you want to unwind and enjoy a pleasant stroll, you can drop by either the Park de Vijvers, Rattendalepark or Frans Tochpark.
Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium
3.14 km (2.0 mi) from Gravensteen
2. A bright room (from USD 36)
Solo travelers or couples can stay in this bright and spacious room that comes with a comfortable bed. Your room is decorated with nice color and paintings to make you feel like you’re at home. From your windows, you can admire the quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Other facilities that you can enjoy include a shared bathroom, wireless internet, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Stay here and you will be close to attractions such as the Universiteit Gent, Sint-Jacobskerk Catholic Church and Korenmarkt Gent.
Top guest reviews
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a very good wifi connection (was useful for connecting with vpn if needed work)lovely touch in the room with some water and a kettleamazing house only the bathroom can use an upgradewe were provided with tea and chocolates in the room upon arrival which is very nicethe room is very commfortable and niceCleanliness:
overall cleanliness is quite goodit is very clean and safeeasy going person big and clean roomthe room and the house in general are really clean and like the picturesnice place the bed is perfect everything is clean communication is very goodHost:
very good and hospitality hostthe host is a very kind personvery kind host and beautifull homefriendly host and very comfortable roomthe host is very kind and responds quicklyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfect 20 minute walk from downtownf`s place is just 20 minutes walking from the main attractionsit’s a comfortable walking distance from the centre but there are buses as well very close bythe location is great and relatively quietthe neighbourhood generally feels safe to walk and is not too far from the dampoort train station
3. A private room for a cozy stay (from USD 49)
If you are traveling solo and are looking for a place that can guarantee a cozy stay, you may be interested in this cozy room that features the view of the park. Other than your room, feel free to use the bathroom and the small kitchen. The train station is only minutes away from this house and you can reach the historic center of the city within a 15-minute walk.
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the room is fully equipped with all the amenities and very comfortablebeautiful room with big windows and lovely view instant coffee comfy chairs to enjoy the rain fromnice touches of coffee water and chocolate in the room along with a useful maphost also put water tea/coffee biscuit and chocolate ready in the roomwe also learned something about toilet spaces in belgium very interesting hahaCleanliness:
beautiful bedroom clean facilities great communicationwe had a great communication the apartment is super clean and the room is lovelythe room was so clean and tidyit’s a clean carefully-maintained and comfortable place to stayclean and wonderfully hospitable hostsHost:
amazing hospitality the host was very welcoming and gave many recommendationsquick and friendly help from host when neededthe hosts were very lovely as wellhost is polite kind and very informativehost was very nice and friendly provided plenty of information about the areaRead more reviewsLocation:
very good location near old centerthe house is wonderfully furnished and located not far from the center (near gent dampoort station)the location is close to the main attractions if you don’t mind walking (20-30 mins)this is a fantastic location close to everything you want to see and needlovely house in walking distance from the city centre
4. An urban studio (from USD 74)
Have a sweet escape by staying in this urban studio that comes with two beds and one bathroom. This rental is fit for three people. You can enjoy the fully-equipped kitchen along with a clean and modern bathroom and a spacious living area. Moreover, there are two free bikes available if you want to explore the city on a bicycle. Help yourself to coffee and tea at any time. When you feel like relaxing, head to the park close to this studio and enjoy your time there.
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very calm bed is very comfortable: all to have a good nightits exactly what you see on the pictures and its a great cozy place to stayCleanliness:
very modern clean and convenient placethe place is so clean and comfortablethe apartment is clean and looks awesomevery clean and easy with lesleythe flat was modern clean and well-equippedHost:
the hosts were welcoming and made us feel at homeshe was quick to communicate when we had questions and helpful in responseshe was attentive quick to reach out and absolutely the most welcoming hostlesley is a wonderfully kind soullesley is a super host she is very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
great location pretty close to railway station dampoortgreat apartment located in a quiet neighbourhood close to the city centreeasy to get to central gent by busbit of a walk to town easy on a bus or on the bikes thoughin details plus: nice neighborhood its close to center even by feet
5. A fully-furnished room (from USD 33)
This fully-furnished room can accommodate up to two people and you will love staying here because it is a bright and nicely decorated accommodation. Situated in a quiet neighborhood, this house also features a shared bathroom, wireless internet, and essentials among other facilities. The train station is only minutes away from this house and two of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, namely the Beguinages of Sint Amandberg and Onze Lieve Vrouw ter Hoyen, which are within walking distance.
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comfortable bed chairs atmosphereroom was perfect with personal touchesthe decor in the room is very impressive very tastefully donevery beautiful and big room in a quiet streetbeautiful home great atmosphere the room is very spacious stylish and soothingCleanliness:
house was impeccably cleana very nice and clean placeclean and stylish room warm welcome by jetthe bathroom was 100% clean and the house had a great aurathe room is clean and there is all you needHost:
jethro is a really nice hosthe was such a kind hostthe host offered many helpful tips and provided a good overview of the homejethro is a great host and very helpfuljethro is a very friendly host who communicated fastRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location if you enjoy life outside the centerjethro's place is very well locatedperfectly styled room so close to the city centreit was beautiful and comfortable with great access to gent-dampoort train stationjet's place is a great spot to stay for a trip to gent
6. A cozy room
This cozy room is ideal for up to two people. As a guest, you are granted access to wireless internet, a bathroom, and the entire house except for other people’s private rooms. There is also a seating area outside the house so you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while absorbing the tranquility of the neighborhood. There is a small park near this place called the Bijgaardepark, a spot for relaxation.
Ghent, Flanders, Belgium
2.3 km (1.5 mi) from GravensteenTop guest reviews
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the room was nice and well equipped and the mattress was very comfortablethe alternative apartment was very nice and modern with amenitiesthis apartment is advertised as having "free parking in premises"great good public transport connection reasonable price and clean roomsthe place looks like it is just renovated and i have my private bathroom the bedroom is hugeCleanliness:
very clean and neateverything was very cleaneverything was clean and niceroom is clean well-equippedthe room is very clean and stylishHost:
esat is a great host he is ready to answer any questions and to giva some advicegreat host and great placeesat was the perfect hostlovely outside seating area was a plus thank you for hosting megreat host super apartments and perfect communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
free parking spots close to the placeeverything was fine and really close to the station :) thanksthe location was ok only reachable by bus not the trameasy to get to the city center by buseverything was great located in a lovely residencial area but the bus stop is right across the street
7. An excellent sanctuary
Welcome to this vacation rental that will be your sanctuary for a couple of days. As a guest here, you are granted full access to your own private bedroom which is super spacious and comfy. You can also use the kitchen, the garden, the terrace and the bathroom. Free essentials and toiletries such as shampoo and soap are also available. The Korenmarkt Gent and the Universiteit Gent are some of the closest points of interest found nearby.
1.07 km (0.7 mi) from GravensteenAccommodates: 4
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the kitchen made it easy to prepare some coffee or simple breakfastthe channel apartment where we stayed was really nice with a lot of pop culture referencesbeautiful room easy check-inthe communal areas are undergoing work but the room itself was fine very comfy bed toothe room is well-decorated and tidy in which is bed is super comfortableCleanliness:
room was clean and nicethe room itself was clean and nicely decoratedrooms are big and cleanthe room was very stylish clean and spaciousleonard‘s place is very stylish and clean with plenty of roomHost:
leonard is a great hostleonard is an excellent hostleonard was a very good hostamazing place with a friendly hosthe was accessible and helpful with good advice and recommendationsRead more reviewsLocation:
super close to old towngood location and great roomperfect location to explore the citylocation to all the “hot spots” was idealthe location is just perfect - close to everything you need
8. A colorful room (from USD 63)
This accommodation is a colorful room with a plethora of modern amenities. You will be staying close to the city center where you can find everything you need easily, from supermarkets to shops and restaurants. You can use the kitchen to prepare a meal and enjoy it on the terrace or in the garden.
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great rooms lots of amenities and excellent locationthe andy warhol room was like staying in a museumheating worked amazingly well and bed was cosythe spacious room with the unique interior design is very comfortableroom was amazing too fabulous artworkCleanliness:
the room was clean and very groovyit looks great and is clean and well maintainedcool space and cleanthe place was very clean and the art was brilliantleonard’s place was clean and tidy and really funkily decoratedHost:
great host as wellleonard has great info and is a great hosthost went out of his way to welcome and accommodate usleonard is a good hostleonard is a very nice host he is helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic location so close to everythingamazing location within walking distance to most thingsgreat location just a 10 min walk from anythinggreat location fun and funkylocation is perfect -close to the town centre
9. A large family house
Experience the ultimate urban retreat by staying in this large family house that can accommodate four people. You will have three available beds along with a bathroom, a living room, a fridge, a water cooler and more. Please note that there will be no kitchen for you to use. But, you will have welcome drinks and cold beers upon arrival. Relax in the garden and enjoy the sunshine at the end of a day out.
Destelbergen, Vlaanderen, Belgium
8.14 km (5.1 mi) from GravensteenTop guest reviews
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nice house nice furniture nice landscape and nice people and very pleasant breakfast with a peaceful viewthe delicious breakfast hosted in tore & annelies' beautiful dining room was also a real highlightwe had out breakfast near the fireplace with a beautiful lake view in a gorgeous roomshe really enjoyed the location and tore and annelies did everything to make the stay most comfortablehowever be sure to book the breakfast they offerCleanliness:
the apt was very clean and spaciouslovely space clean very cozy and very quietroom was very clean and looked exactly as on the photosit was very clean and they also set up a travel crib for our babytheir breakfast the next morning was exceptional and the apartment was cute clean and comfortableHost:
totally recommend this hostbeautiful home and a gracious hosttore our host was attentive and helpfulgreat hosts and a warm welcomevery nice and welcoming hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectexcellent location great staya beautiful house in a beautiful locationpeaceful spacious rural location a short drive from the city centrei only put the location as 4 because for us it was perfect but not overly close to ghent
10. A modern house with a big garden
Enjoy the ultimate stay by booking this modern house that has one bedroom that is equipped with a double bed and a single bed for up to three people. There is also a private bathroom so you can enjoy complete privacy. The kitchen, indoor fireplace, wireless internet and some other facilities are also available. There is a bus station just 150 meters away from the house.
3.07 km (2.0 mi) from Gravensteen
A fun weekend getaway
Feeling bored of doing the same things over and over again during the weekend? It is time for you to experience something different. Head to Destelbergen and enjoy some fun time there. Make sure you visit all the attractions mentioned above.
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