Where to stay in Ghent

The summer school will take place at Tweekerkenstraat 2, in Ghent. This is a central, walkable location with excellent public transport and many accommodation options nearby. 

Below are our suggestions, grouped by budget and walking distance to the venue. Hotels indicated with (*) offer a discounted rate for participants of the summer school. You can contact us at macrosummerschool@ugent.be before booking.

Higher-end options (€150+ per night) 

Monasterium PoortAckere (*)

• ~20 min walk

• Historic neo‑Gothic monastery‑hotel turned 3‑star guesthouse.

Hotel NH Gent Belfort

• ~20 min walk

• Central 4-star hotel next to the town hall.

Ghent River Hotel (*)

• ~25 mi walk

• Historic 4-star hotel on the banks of the river in central Ghent.

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

• ~25 min walk

• Luxury hotel with wellness area and courtyard garden.

Hotel Harmony

• ~25 min walk

• Boutique hotel in the historic centre with canal views and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Mid-range options (€100-150 per night) 

Ibis Gent Centrum Opera

• ~10 min walk

• A chain hotel near the historic centre.

Hotel de Flandre (*)

• ~20 min walk

• Charming 18th‑century townhouse 3‑star hotel in the city centre.

Hotel Gravensteen (*)

• ~25 min walk

• Historic centre 3‑star hotel with easy access to major sights in Ghent.

Jam Hotels - Ghent - JAM Hotels 

• ~10 min walk

• Hip Boutique Hotel Located in the City's Stunning Highlands.

Affordable options (€60-100 per night)

B&B Sparrow's Nest

• ~10 min walk 

• Comfortable B&B in a renovated manor house, garden or terrace view. 

Hotel Castel

• ~20 min walk

• 3‑star, optional breakfast, sauna & bar/restaurant onsite.

Hotel Flandria

• ~20 min walk

• Charming hotel in an authentic 18th-century mansion with allure in Ghent.

Low budget options (below €60 per night)

KaBa Hostel

• ~15 min walk

• Quiet, artsy hostel with a small garden. Offers both dorms and private rooms.

Hostel Uppelink

• ~20 min walk

• Hostel in the historic centre, with beautiful river views.

Booking Platforms

You can also find a wide range of accommodation through:

• Booking.com

• Airbnb.com

• Hostelworld.com

Best areas to stay:

• Kunstenkwartier (Arts Quarter): Museums, parks, cultural venues 

• Binnenstad (City Centre): Historic charm, central, walkable 

Book early! Ghent is a popular tourist city in the summer. 

If you're unsure where to stay or would like help choosing accommodation, feel free to contact us: macrosummerschool@ugent.be