
Notably, Ghent city boasts of a nature reserve and recreation parks. This is a city that started as a settlement at the confluence of two rivers; it’s now one of the largest and richest cities in Northern Europe. It is mostly visited because of the 10-day Ghent festival held annually. There are also a few theatres in the area where you can go to enjoy an unforgettable performance. Ghent City Museum records and preserves the city’s past allowing visitors to take a trip to the region’s past. Several restaurants with traditional meals characterize the city. Trains, buses, and trams serve as the public transport connecting the different places of interest. You can also take part in various sporting activities like cycling which is popular in this exciting destination. Get yourself a great place to stay during your visit to Ghent from the list below. Read on to find out more about the best Airbnbs in Ghent, Belgium!
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1. Charming garden studio in the historic center
Stay within walking distance to the medieval and picturesque heart of Ghent called Patershol and the iconic ancient castle of Gravensteen when you book this charming studio set in a garden right in Ghent’s historic center. The unit is equipped with amenities like a full kitchen, a TV, WiFi, and a desk if ever you need to work. It has a king bed that’s perfect for two guests. It is also easily accessible by car and is also located near a train station. You can enjoy mornings and afternoons lounging on the terrace overlooking the garden.
Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium
109 meters (358.7 ft) from GravensteenSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host is really friendly and helps however she canhosts were very accommodating and responsiveand akira is a superb hostthe studio was lovely and the owners were very hospitablealthough we didn’t meet them they were very kind and quickly with the answersLocation:
the location is perfectan excellent location to explore ghentwhat a truly amazing location and airbnbgreat location for visit to ghentthe location was perfect walking distance to all the major attractions and cafesCleanliness:
it was very clean and cozyclean and comfy big bedit was very clean private and quietthe place was very clean and tidythe room was clean and super cosyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
good wifi connectionthe place has a super nice view from the bedwhat an incredible space it is quiet extremely comfortable with a ton of space functionality and beautiful toucheswe honestly enjoyed our short stay in truly unique apartment of akira & aris
2. Pet-friendly loft with rustic charm (from USD 73)
Enjoy peace and quiet in this rustic loft located 4 km (2.49 mi) away from Ghent’s city center. This rental, although located in the attic of your host’s house, has its own bathroom, kitchen, sitting area, and entrance. Bathroom essentials and linens will be provided for you. The loft has a double bed that can sleep up to two persons. If you wish to go to the city center, the hosts will lend you bicycles that you can use to pedal your way through the green bike line that will take you to your destination in about 12 minutes. Most importantly, pets are welcome in this Airbnb.
Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium
2.3 km (1.5 mi) from GravensteenSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
really nice place kind hosts helpful and welcomingthe welcoming was very friendly as maël smees to be an open and helpful person thanks for everything maëlhad a great stay in maël's airbnb beautiful decorations and a very good hostLocation:
the house is in the calm areaRead more reviewsCleanliness:
200% recommended very good loft clean cute and creative loft
3. Charming room (from USD 84)
This rental is a private room that is perched on the house’s second floor. It’s a spacious and nicely decorated room that’s complete with a seating area, queen-size bed, and indoor heating. It has vast windows which let in lots of light and wonderfully frame the lovely view outside. A shared bathroom and toilet are located on the basement floor. The fully-equipped kitchen is available if you wish to prepare your own meals. This is also one of the most popular vacation rentals in Ghent, Belgium, for those traveling on business since it has internet connectivity and a laptop-friendly environment. This rental is on a quiet and calm neighborhood with a train and bus station within a walking distance.
Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium
1.88 km (1.2 mi) from GravensteenAccommodates: 1
Top guest reviews
Host:
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 quicklyLocation:
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 stationCleanliness:
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 goodRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
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 nice
4. Private room in a Belle-Epoque house (from USD 63)
Within a 12-minute walk from the train and bus station is this charming house. Guests have access to a private room and a shared bathroom. A staircase from the entry hall leads to the first floor where the bedroom is located. The bedroom has a seat, queen-size bed, and a desk area. It also has a large window with a beautiful view of the park. A shared kitchen is available with all equipment for preparing meals. Also offered are internet connectivity and a parking space for motorbikes.
Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium
1.95 km (1.3 mi) from GravensteenAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
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 areaLocation:
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 centreCleanliness:
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 hostsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
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 haha
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5. Private room near the center of Ghent
A walking distance from the city center, you’ll find this beautiful home. Guests have access to a private room in the entire house. The room has a double bed with a desk and chair next to it. There is also a one-person couch with storage space for your clothes. The bathroom and kitchen are shared with the host. Public transport, a train and bus station, are within a five-minute walk. Several restaurants, a bakery, and parks are just around the corner. The room has a secure lock on the door and there is also continuous internet access.
1.88 km (1.2 mi) from GravensteenAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
hosts were exceptionally helpfula recommendable host :)they were also kind enough to provide maps travel info and recommended eating areaspieter is a great hostlovely room and friendly hostsLocation:
really good location for walking to the centergreat location for the train station and allows for a nice 15 min walk to the downtown areawe could easily walk to the city centreeasy to walk into town or catch bus if necessarybeautiful and cute place and very good comunicationCleanliness:
everything is very clean and quietexcellent place clean comfortable roomshuge room with a clean bathroomthe house is really clean and brightvery clean large light and airy roomRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the sleeping room was large and very thoughtful decoratedwould highly recommend "börek & simit huis" for breakfast amazing foodthe bathroom is amazing comfy beds fast wifi friendly dog- what more could you want?stayed here for 6 nights and couldn’t have felt more comfortablethe bathroom was huge and had everything we needed that we didn’t bring with us
6. Spacious room
Right at the city center next to shops is this charming Quartier Leonard home. It has plush furniture in the living area with golden-colored tables. Sleeping space is a sofa bed and a double bed designed to give a comfortable night’s sleep. The bathroom is well-designed and modern to provide a comfortable experience while inside. There is a shared kitchen in which you can prepare your own meals. Internet connectivity is also available. The home is located in the heart of the city next to various shops, restaurants, and nightlife options, which are some of the best things to do in Ghent, Belgium.
1.06 km (0.7 mi) from GravensteenAccommodates: 8
Top guest reviews
Host:
leonard is a great hostleonard is a great hostleonard was a great hostleonard was a nice host with great passionwonderful apartment and wonderful hostLocation:
the location is excellentdecent place in ideal location - cheersgreat location a really short walk into the center or short walks to tram and bus stopsexcellent location 10 minute walk from the main sightsthe location is awesome; it is very close to the historical centreCleanliness:
besides that it was very clean in the room and we slept perfectlythe place is very cleanthe studio is very nice and cleanvery clean and good servicethe room was really clean and had everything to make our stay niceRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the room is really cool with super interior and all necessary facilitieswifi was a bit spotty but we were luck to have itwe had a comfortable stay at leonard's place which has an interesting conceptwe were with 6 friends and all slept very comfortablethe room has all the necessary facilities is clean has good bed and is spacious
7. Accommodation near the city center
Have complete privacy in this comfortable room in the city center. You get a king-size bed with enough beddings for a comfortable sleep. A leather couch with a glass table is next to the bed in case you need to relax. It also has a large window with an amazing view of the town center. There is a modern private bathroom with enough essentials for your stay. The kitchen is private but can be shared with visitors who want to cook and you can use the terrace/garden outdoors as a dining area. Parking space is also available on the premises.
1.07 km (0.7 mi) from GravensteenAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
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 recommendationsLocation:
super close to old towngood location and great roomperfect location to explore the citythe location is just perfect - close to everything you needlocation to all the “hot spots” was idealCleanliness:
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 roomRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
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 comfortable
8. Andy Warhol suite
Get wonderful recommendations of places to visit from a booklet and from the hosts of this wonderful home. It’s a stylish apartment in a secure area in the city. A private room with a bed and a sitting place and bathroom are available. The rental also has a comfortable king-size bed and a modern bathroom with enough essentials for your stay. The kitchen is shared and you can enjoy your meals on the terrace outside. Internet connectivity and parking are added benefits that come with staying here.
Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium
961 meters (0.6 ft) from GravensteenAccommodates: 12
Top guest reviews
Host:
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 helpfulLocation:
amazing location within walking distance to most thingsfantastic location so close to everythinggreat location just a 10 min walk from anythinggreat location fun and funkylocation is perfect -close to the town centreCleanliness:
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 decoratedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
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 artwork
9. Cozy studio in city center
Stay in this uniquely styled room with nice places to visit within a walking distance. It is at the city’s center next to lovely shops and restaurants. It has a floor mattress that can sleep couples or single guests. A table for two is available and can also be used as a dining area. The rental also has a modern bathroom with enough essentials for your stay. And those who prefer to prepare their own meals may use the shared kitchen. There is a garden outdoors, where you can sit and enjoy a wonderful view.
1.01 km (0.7 mi) from GravensteenAccommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
Host:
leonard was a great hostleonard was the nicest hosthe was totally friendly and chilled outleonard was a very responsive and helpful hostinspiring visions that the host has for transforming the building into an artistic sanctuaryLocation:
amazing location you can walk everywhere within minutesgreat place located really close to the city centrelocation is great toogood location as wellbeautiful studio in a great location close to everythingCleanliness:
the accommodation was clean and everything workedvery stylish and clean room and spacealso the room is nice and clean like we saw in the picturesthe room is beautiful: spacious clean and inviting with many artistic touchesleonard’s place is clean stylish and convenient to the city centerRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
in the room leonard has put coffee and tea for freeroom was comfortable had all amenitiesthe room was big incredibly decorated and had many useful things such as an electric potit's definitely something else from your standard rooms and it was fun to stay there
10. Sunny apartment in townhouse
Considered by many to be the best Airbnb in Ghent, this is a private room in a sunny apartment located near the park. The house has a double bed that comfortably sleeps two. It has large windows that allow sunlight in the room. The dining table for two can also be used as a laptop working space in case you’re here on business. A clean and spacious bathroom with enough essentials is also available. Behind the house is a beautiful park where you can relax and enjoy the sunlight during summer months. The Gravensteen Castle is on the same street as this apartment. The tramway to the train station stops right across the street.
Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium
231 meters (0.2 ft) from GravensteenTop guest reviews
Host:
amaryllis was a great hostvery responsive an welcoming hostfriendly host with excellent communicationgreat host with amenitiesamaryllis was very accommodating and her place is very cozy thanks againLocation:
excellent location very close to the castlethe location is great and very close to the city centreawesome location near the city center of gentperfect location for visiting the townvery good location in the heart of historical ghentCleanliness:
clean room & bathroomvery clean and quaintclean and well decorated roomit was sparkling clean stylish and comfortablethe apartment was clean and spacious as wellRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
good wifi and clean- nice space with a lot of light large bathroom with a great douchethe one-space apartment if perfect for visiting ghenthuge space room and very openamaryllis’s apartment was perfect for our stay in gent
11. Bright and furnished studio next to the water
During your holiday in Ghent, rent this furnished and bright studio in a quiet neighborhood. The cozy studio has a living area with a flat-screen TV, a small dining area, a kitchen, a full bathroom and a couch that turns into a bed for two. Free WiFi and heating are also available in the apartment. Since it is located in a very vibrant area of the city, several amazing bars, restaurants and cafes are at a short walking distance from this rental.
479 meters (0.3 ft) from GravensteenAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
kristof was an excellent hostkristof is a great hostkristof was also very helpfulsuper host and highly recommendedkristof is a great host and very responsiveLocation:
brilliant location for a short walk into gentthe location is quite nice just a short walk from the main squaregreat location - easy walking distance to sights restaurants and christmas marketthe location of the place is greatlocation of the apartment is great and within walking distance to all of the main attractions in ghentCleanliness:
very clean and great communication with kristofkristof keeps the place very clean which is fantasticthe place was very clean and tidycleanliness was great shower worked fineapartment was spotlessly clean and had everything you neededRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the heater worked well and i loved the view of the sky and the riverthe room was more than comfortable with speedy wifi and great coffeeit’s extremely clean quiet fast wifi for work and has a kitchen equipped for at-home mealswe had a really nice stay at kristof's apartmentexactly as expected spacious even with the bed day would highly recommend
12. Luxury duplex in historic center
For those looking for homes for rent in Ghent can check out this is a newly renovated apartment in the heart of the city. It takes up the second and third floors of the building and there’s an art gallery on the ground floor. It is a two-bedroom home that can accommodate up to four guests. The first bedroom has a king-size bed and the other bedroom has two single beds. It also has a clean and modern bathroom with an exquisite view of the historic town. A modern kitchen with all appliances for preparation of meals and a dining table set for four are available to guests who choose to eat in. Internet connectivity, a chair, and desk create a laptop-friendly environment.
Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium
424 meters (0.3 ft) from GravensteenAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
oliver was an awesome hostoliver was a great hostoliver was friendly and a wonderful hostoliver was a wonderful hostexcellent place oliver is a great hostLocation:
great location for exploring ghentgood location for visiting ghentthe location made life very easyamazing place close to everythingexcellent location in the heart of gentCleanliness:
beds were clean and comfortableeverything was clean and the beds were comfortablethe place was clean and lovelybathroom large and cleanthe place was clean comfortable and well furnishedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
having the kitchen and living space was extremely enjoyablethe apartment was very clean with all the expected amenities and appliancesnice apartment with great views and very central locationwe had the most wonderful time in this apartment
13. Private room in house
Stay near the historic center in Bruges in this two-bedroom home. Within a 10-15 minute walk is the main center of the town. Public transport and a bus station are located near the home. A nice promenade is located next to a canal near the home. A two-minute walk away is a supermarket and a local pub. One bedroom with a double bed is available for renting and the other room is charged an extra fee in case you traveled with other members. A private bathroom with enough toiletries is also available. Guests don’t have access to the kitchen and living room but great restaurants will be recommended to guests. Private and free parking is right in front of the house.
Bruges, Flemish Region, Belgium
39.57 km (24.6 mi) from GravensteenAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
alex is a great hostthe hosts are quite friendly and helpfulhost was very warm kind and helpfulalexander and varvara were wonderful hoststhey are both friendly and helpful their hospitality and recommendations for eateries was very much appreciatedLocation:
good peacefull location just 5 mins from center in busa nice location close to the centeradditionally the location is within walking distance of all major attractions in brugesgreat location for walking into brugesreally good location near the historic centerCleanliness:
very clean quiet and cozyclean & big bathroom with strong hot water showerthe rooms were clean and spaciousthe room was clean and comfortableroom and toilet are very cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the room also had a lovely view from the balcony windownice room close to the city centre with all the amenities you needexcellent t location but rooms very basic with very little amenities for you to usealexander was very thoughtful in providing a binder in the room with restaurant and bar suggestionsvery nice room in a very nice house with a very nice family in a very nice city
A historic destination
Get a cultural and artistic experience while in Ghent. Its historic buildings and cultural festivals will offer you an amazing experience. And if you’re looking for places to stay in Ghent, look no further than our suggested Airbnbs. You can enjoy all these from a rental in the above list.
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