Design Hotels in Ghent: Boutique Stays with Style
Updated 9 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Ghent rewards design-conscious travelers with a strong lineup of boutique properties, each rooted in the city's layered architectural history. Options range from intimate B&Bs in the North Station quarter to grand conversions along the iconic waterfront canals. Whether you prioritize location, scale, or a particular atmosphere, the city offers carefully considered stays across several distinct neighborhoods.
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Ghent occupies a rare position in Belgium: a medieval city that never stopped reinventing itself. Its guild houses, textile warehouses, and 19th-century civic buildings have provided local hoteliers with extraordinary raw material, and the results are visible across nearly every neighborhood. Stays here tend to feel specific to place, shaped by the bones of the building and the character of the street outside, rather than interchangeable with properties in any other European city.
The selection below covers eight well-regarded boutique and design-forward addresses, spread across the historic core, the waterfront Graslei and Korenlei stretch, the Arts Quarter, and the calmer residential streets near the North Station. Prices range from around 112 euros per night for a smaller residence to 307 euros for a landmark waterfront conversion, giving travelers at different budgets a genuine choice without sacrificing personality or quality.
Our selection in Gand
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Travel Lodge ★★★ | Austerlitz : à 16,1 km de Ghent | ★ 2.7 | 59 €/nuit |
| Pleasant Valley Motel West Stockbridge ★★ | Ghent : à 20,9 km | ★ 3.4 | 62 €/nuit |
| Chatham Travel Lodge ★★★ | Ghent : à 8,2 km | ★ 3.9 | 103 €/nuit |
| Micosta Leisure Inn ★★★ | Hudson : à 10,7 km de Ghent | ★ 4.6 | 106 €/nuit |
| Spark by Hilton West Coxsackie ★★★ | Ghent : à 18,7 km | ★ 4.1 | 119 €/nuit |
| Peloke's Motel ★★ | Ghent : à 23,3 km | ★ 3.2 | 127 €/nuit |
| The Brooks Motel ★★ | Hillsdale : à 18,6 km de Ghent | ★ 3.7 | 140 €/nuit |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Coxsackie by IHG ★★★ | Ghent : à 18,8 km | ★ 4.2 | 148 €/nuit |
| St. Charles Hotel ★★ | Hudson : à 16,5 km de Ghent | ★ 3.3 | 149 €/nuit |
| voco James Newbury Hudson Valley by IHG ★★★★ | Ghent : à 14,9 km | ★ 4.6 | 163 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Ghent boutique hotels are closest to the historic waterfront?+
1898 The Post and Porter's House sits directly in the Graslei and Korenlei area, the canal-front strip widely considered the visual heart of Ghent. This converted 19th-century post office building places guests within easy walking distance of the city's most photographed medieval facades, the Gravensteen castle, and the main museum cluster. It is the highest-priced option in this selection at around 307 euros per night, reflecting both its landmark setting and its standing as one of the city's most prominent historic conversions.
Are there design-conscious options in Ghent closer to the train station?+
Two properties in the North Station quarter offer that combination. Chambre d'Amis by Alix is a smaller, more intimate address priced around 172 euros per night, suited to travelers who prefer a quieter residential setting with easy rail access. The Hamptons Boutique B&B, also in that neighborhood, sits at around 214 euros per night and carries a strong guest rating of 4.9 out of 5, suggesting a consistently polished experience. Both are practical bases if you plan day trips to Bruges, Brussels, or Antwerp by train.
What boutique hotel options exist in central Ghent for travelers who want to be in the thick of things?+
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent occupies a city-center position and holds a 4.5-star classification alongside a guest score of 4.9 out of 5, priced at around 176 euros per night. Ghent Urbanist Hotel by Harmony, a 4-star property also in Ghent at roughly 160 euros per night, takes an urban-contemporary approach to its interiors and carries an equally strong 4.9 rating. For the Arts Quarter specifically, One Two Four Hotel and Spa is located there at around 209 euros per night, placing guests near Ghent's concentration of galleries and cultural institutions.
Is there an affordable entry point into Ghent's boutique hotel scene?+
2bangkok Residence is the most accessible option in this selection, priced from around 112 euros per night, and holds a perfect 5 out of 5 guest score. Center Monet, located in the Quartier Rouge, sits at around 135 euros per night with the same maximum rating. Both properties demonstrate that a lower price point in Ghent does not necessarily mean a compromise on guest satisfaction, making them worth considering for budget-aware travelers who still want a stay with character rather than a generic chain experience.