What's the best hostel in Ghent?

If you're looking for the best hostels in Ghent then our travellers have helped us pick some of the most popular choices with their reviews. We recommend checking out Hostel Uppelink with it's review score of 9.4 and the Superb rated KaBa Hostel as top picks for Ghent.

How much is a hostel in Ghent per night?

Based on average prices of Hostels in Ghent, you can expect to pay around £19 per night during non peak periods to stay in hostels in the city. (Average prices taken from sample hostel nightly costs in Ghent 2023 - Prices are subject to change)

Alternatives to Hostels in Ghent?

If you want more accommodation options beyond staying in Hostels in Ghent then our page Hotels in Ghent or B&Bs in Ghent are worth a visit too.

What's Ghent Like For Solo Travellers?

If you're planning to travel alone to Ghent, it's a good idea to do some research beforehand. We have a resource hub dedicated to common FAQs you may have about solo travel to Ghent, as well as suggestions for great trips, firsthand travel stories, and information about our top-rated travel app.

Where's good to stay near Ghent

If you are taking a trip to Ghent then depending on your travel itinerary, we recommend looking for Binnenstad and Bloemekenswijk as good landmarks to position yourself near.

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Hostel Uppelink

Welcome to Hostel Uppelink, a family owned hostel situated in the historical center of Ghent. Please have

9.4Superb

(3722)

Hostel- 0.4km from city centre

Privates From

€27.78

Dorms From

€27.19

KaBa Hostel

KaBa Hostel offers precisely that what a budget tourist is looking for in the heart of Gent!

9.0Superb

(962)

Hostel- 0.8km from city centre

Privates From

€4.67

Dorms From

€25.00

HI De Draecke Gent

In an excellent location in a quiet street right in the centre of Gent, the hostel is just 150m from the famous medieval Castle of the Counts

8.8Fabulous

(1197)

Hostel- 0.8km from city centre

Privates From

€38.60

Dorms From

€38.60

Treck Hostel

Treck Hostel is the first indoor campsite in Belgium, you?ll sleep in a caravan, tent or dorm-room. In total we can accommodate around 44 people a night.

8.7Fabulous

(550)

Hostel- 1.9km from city centre

Privates From

€25.00

Dorms From

€25.00

BBeds and BBooks – Ghent

If you are looking for a stay with a difference, look no further than BBeds & BBooks ? We take pride our hostel?s truly unique and inspirational setting : the rooms are decorated with books.

3.6

(26)

Hostel- 0.64km from city centre

No Privates Available

Dorms From

€42.00

Hotel Erasmus

Find yourself in the heart of the historic centre of Gent!

10Superb

(24)

Hotel- 0.57km from city centre

Privates From

€37.75

No Dorms Available

Guesthouse PoortAckere

No imposing entrance or red carpet awaits you here. No clue on the outside that behind the centuries-old frontage on Oude Houtlei is an ancient cloister: PoortAckere...

10Superb

(269)

Bed and Breakfast- 0.51km from city centre

Privates From

€65.00

No Dorms Available

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About Ghent

With impressive historic buildings, a booming beer scene and quirky clubs, the atmospheric city of Gent makes for an action-packed stop on a European tour. It's also a university city, so it has a fun, young vibe with plenty of trendy bars and modern restaurants for entertainment by day and night.

Ghent hostels make the most of the city's canal system by offering kayak rentals, while others have free walking tours to help you get to know the local history. And those with events like Belgian beer tastings will have you trying local beers made in Trappist monasteries. If you're looking for a really unique experience, try a Ghent hostel in a vintage caravan or on a boat moored up in one of the canals. A bunch of hostels in Ghent are set in grand buildings with high ceilings and spacious dorms – the perfect backdrop for photos of your European adventure.

To soak up the city's historic atmosphere, the neighbourhood of Patershol – Gent's central old quarter – is the ideal place for roaming cobbled streets dating back to the medieval era. Kouter is just as charming: it's laid out around a square that hosts a daily flower market, with indie shops leading off it. DOK-Noord, a former industrial area by the water, is up and coming, and local artists have given it a new lease of life. This is a top choice in summertime, as there's a pop-up beach along with regular flea markets.

In the city centre, standout attractions include historic architecture like the 12th-century Gravensteen castle, St Nicholas' Church and the guildhalls flanking the Leie river. Swinging by St Michael's Bridge gets you one of the best views around – especially by night when the city lights up. Belgium's famous for its beer – for a taste, wander over to the bars in Vrijdagmarkt to drink out of boot-shaped glassware.

Gent is served by two airports that are quite close by. Brussels Airport is around a 45-minute drive away and has train connections straight to Gent. Brussels South Charleroi Airport is about a 75-minute journey away, and shuttle buses travel between Gent and the main terminal. The city itself – and especially its historic centre – is relatively small, so it's easy to explore on two feet.