If you’re looking to explore the cities of Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels, Zele is the right place to be. It is a quiet area situated around 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) away from Ghent and is the gateway to other major Belgium cities. Zele is the best place for a stop-over during a long journey, or perhaps a peaceful retreat away from city life. Whatever your purpose may be, finding a good base to explore the rest of East Flanders is, needless to say, extremely important. So, read on to check out our top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in Zele, Belgium!
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 06, 2024.
1. Studio at Donkmeer
Enjoy gorgeous waterfront views with this studio apartment. It has a working kitchen, television, and wifi. Its modern design ensures that you have a comfortable stay. It is a great place for a stopover as it’s situated 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) away from Ghent and 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) away from Antwerp. There is also a bus stop right at your doorstep. This rental is a cozy option for couples.
2. Modern apartment with terrace
Located near all the major towns, this rental is the perfect base to explore Belgium. This modern, spacious and stylishly-decorated apartment can accommodate up to three guests and has two bedrooms, alongside a working kitchen. After a long day, enjoy a quiet repose in your own private terrace. Travelers will also be glad to know that free parking is provided. Brussels is 50 minutes away, Antwerp 30 minutes, and Ghent a short 20 minutes’ drive away.
3. Small house in the barn
This quaint cottage is a renovated barn located in Lokeren near the Everslaar forest. It is therefore perfect for those seeking a nature retreat, or sports enthusiasts who love hiking and biking. Revel in the privacy of this self-contained cottage, which includes your own kitchen, seating area, living room, and of course, the bedroom and bathroom. Moreover, animal lovers, rejoice! There are many animals around this rental that you are free to visit, such as the puppies, chickens and the adorably named Tony the Pony. This rental is also situated in an amazing location. The train station is a mere 10-minute drive away, and it is centrally located between the metropolitan areas of Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, and Bruges.
Lokeren, Vlaanderen, Belgium
4. Gorgeous house
Enjoy the luxury of space and privacy in this rental, which offers the whole house for your use. It has four bedrooms that can accommodate up to eight guests. It is also situated in a convenient location where the rail and bus stations are a mere 300 meters (0.19 miles) away from the house. The train station will be your gateway to the cities of Antwerp, Ghent, Brussels and the rest of Belgium. It is also an hour from Zaventem airport. This rental boasts modern furnishings and provides two comfortable king-sized beds. You definitely won’t lack anything here, for it provides an extensive range of amenities, such as the washer, dryer, and cribs for children. With its large space and child-friendly features, this would be an ideal getaway for large families.
Zele, Vlaanderen, BelgiumSuperhost
Accommodates: 8
Top guest reviews
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the house has many amenities along with a beautiful back yard and fireplace in the living roomlarge property with great sized rooms & full living amenities providedthe kitchen is very open and bright with view into the gardengreat bed and lots of spacebeautiful home with state of the art facilitiesCleanliness:
the house was clean and spaciousthe house is super clean and stylishthis house is great and very clean and quietthe house is beautiful clean and really cozywe found a clean house big towels which is great and a very comfortable placeHost:
steven & natalie are amazing hostslovely hosts and a gorgeous homesteven and natalie have been great hostssteven & natalie are great friendly responsive hostshosts were very friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful house near the zele stationcentrally located between antwerp gent and brussels with a train station and supermarket easy walking distance from the housethe shops are pretty close by (walking distance)it is located in a very nice town and it is close to the capital citylocation is perfect and at the middle of the antwerp gent and brugge
5. Loft in the yard (from USD 80)
Have a charming holiday in this elegant open loft! Relax in the comfort of the leather chairs after a long day of activities. Located near the waterfront, the wooden interior of the loft lends an air of warmth to this rental. There is also a comfortable king-sized bed provided, alongside other basic amenities. Travelers will also be glad to know that there are a washer and dryer available for any dirty laundry. It is also situated in a convenient location, with supermarkets and dining options less than 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) within your reach.
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full kitchen large comfortable bed spacious bathroom fast wifi and incredible viewswe were very thankful for the air conditioning during the heatwave toogreat apartment nicely laid out wonderful view of the riverwifi is a bit patchy at times but 80% of the time okaybed is comfortable and bathroom is largeCleanliness:
very clean comfortable and warmplace is clean and largeinside is spacious comfortable and cleanHost:
herman is the perfect hostherman is an amazing hostgilbert the brother of herman showed us around and was very friendly and funnyherman is very helpful and quickly to help us with informationamazing place herman was very friendly greeted us showed us around inside and gave us some local tipsRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location right on the rivergood location if you want to visit belgiumherman designed the loft and his pride shows when he shows you the placeand perfect location to arrive to the most important places in belgiumthe loft is an amazing location to stay between gent - brüssel and antwerpen
6. Holiday home with a beautiful garden (from USD 115)
Immerse yourself in nature at this spacious rental, located conveniently between Ghent, Brussels, and Antwerp, all of which are around 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) away. Enjoy stunning views of River Scheldt and partake in outdoor activities such as walking and biking through the beautiful landscape. This spacious rental has five beds and can accommodate up to four guests. You will also have the entire bed and breakfast to yourself, ensuring a comfortable and private stay. As an added boon, you will be able to enjoy a delicious barbecue in the lush garden during Summer. This rental is located just three bus stops away from the train station, and the bus stop itself is only 75 meters (0.05 miles) away.
Top guest reviews
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beautiful place clean and lovely touches addedall was very clean and larisa is the perfect hostthe house is nice and clean with plenty of space including a beautiful outside garden areaHost:
she is a lovely hostlarissa was helpful and kindthe host is also very friendly and niceperfect place great host very flexible thank you for all larisa;)we had great time in your placelarisa is the perfect host: helpful and kindRead more reviewsLocation:
dendermonde is a typical flamish little town near all good belgian locationperfect location in a warm separate house with a gardenlarisa's place is quiet and comfortablei can recommend this place as ideal stop if you are visiting antwerp ghent brugge or ostendequiet location all amenities easy few minutes walk
7. A large bright room (from USD 80)
This beautiful rental is definitely a gem among the many accommodation options. This spacious and brightly lit rental has a comfortable double bed and a separate bathroom and toilet. It is a mere four minutes’ walk from the bus stop, railway station, and the city center which offers many dining options. It also provides air conditioning which is a relief for travelers during hot Summer months.
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nice quiet room with all necessary furniturethe room is spacious and comfortable along with a sizable bathroom with a bath and a showerCleanliness:
clean and comfortable roomthe room is clean tidy beautiful and comfortable with super bathroom and kitchenbeautifully decorated spacious and very cleaneverything is clean and has a high standard of individual serviceRead more reviewsHost:
johan and dominique were great hostsjohan is a relaxed and friendly hostdon’t miss out on the breakfast johan and his gf were great hostshe is a wonderful host and great to talk tojohan was really friendly and helpful
8. Marie's room (from USD 67)
Situated in Dendermode, this rental is 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) away from Ghent and Antwerp, and Brussels is located 40 kilometers (24.9 miles) away. Weary travelers will be glad that it is also situated within a close walking distance of the city center, which has several dining options. The bus stop is located 100 meters (0.06 miles) away, and the railway station is also within walking distance of the rental. Besides its amazing location, Marie’s room is a cozy and clean rental that is simply decorated and equipped with all basic amenities. As an added bonus, guests are invited to freely roam about the beautiful garden and relax on the outdoor terrace.
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the kitchen was free to use great space and fully stockedCleanliness:
the place was very clean and nicechristelle's home is extremely comfortable and cleanthe room was very nice and cleaneverything was incredibly clean we felt like we were being pampered in the space as wellchristelle’s home was very nice tidy and cleanHost:
thank you for being our host for two nightsshe was very friendly and helpfulshe is very helpful and kind as wellchristelle is an absolute amazing hostchristelle is wonderful host :)Read more reviewsLocation:
great airbnb at a great location for visiting ghent bruges antwerp
9. Wooden house (from USD 86)
Book a stay in this charming wooden house with its quaint furnishings and decorations! Enjoy the adorable decorations and floral-patterned textiles as you relax in your comfortable double-bed. Air conditioning is also provided, which you will be immensely grateful for in the hot summer months. This rental can accommodate up to four guests, and has two beds, and thus would be ideal for small families or couples on a romantic retreat.
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we felt very comfortable and we had a nice restthe hosts are very nice the apartment description is very accurate and precisethe room was very beautiful and comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable placevery clean and with everything we neededvery nice and clean placeeverything is perfectly clean and well decoratedlovely place spotless and well equippedHost:
lovely hosts and lovely housethe hosts are very kindthe hosts are very responsive and welcomingi want thank the owners for the availability and kindnessyou are great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful accommodation in a convenient locationthe location is close to several tourist attractions and easy to reacheverything are well prepared and great location if driving carthe location is so beautiful we did not want to leavegreat property in good location very close to lokeren and also short drives to antwerp and ghent
10. Room Feliz (from USD 95)
Built in 1936, this house has been renovated to provide modern amenities while preserving the original art deco features. In short, it features the best of both worlds to give you a comfortable and pleasant stay. The blue-themed interior of your private room creates a calming effect and is tastefully decorated. There is a double bed with a separate bathroom and toilet, as well as a washer and dryer. It is located in Zele, which is a great base to visit Flanders. This rental is only a 2-minute walk from the city center, and the city of Dendermonde, which is a famous UNESCO heritage site, is located just 10 kilometers (6.21 miles) away. This rental is ideal for couples looking for a romantic retreat, or travelers stopping over.
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veronika provides everything that travellers need like towels wifi hairdryer heater map drinking water coffeethe house and the sleeping room are very charming and cosythe room was brilliant it liked the stylethe house and the room look greata lovely romantic room in a artdeco monumentCleanliness:
the room + bathroom are sparkling clean and very comfortablethe house was lovely very clean and stylishthe room is beautiful clean neat making my sleep comfutablea lovely and clean room and a very kind hostveronika is so kind and friendly the room was bright clean and so lovelyHost:
i think she likes being a hostveronika is a very nice hostshe was very hospitable and niceshe was most helpful and a great communicatorexcellent host flexible check inRead more reviewsLocation:
the location of the house is good with a close access to the train stationthe location is also good near the center of the town and train stationthe room is as advertised perfectly situated close by the motorway between gent and antwerpwe could park our car for free on the street
East Flanders at your fingertips
Zele is a superb place to be should you wish to explore East Flanders, Belgium. Finding a comfortable base to explore from and return to at the end of a long tiring day is thus immensely important. But with our list above, you’ve got that all sorted out.
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