1898 The Post & Porter's house, Ghent
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Gym
- Bar
- Laundry
- 24/7 front desk
- Non-smoking
1898 The Post & Porter's House is a hotel built in 2017 on the Graslei waterfront in Ghent, with a 24-hour fitness room, a bar lounge and a garden terrace. It sits within a few minutes' walk of the Korenmarkt square, the Castle of the Counts and a dense cluster of restaurants and bars, which suits travellers who want to explore the old centre on foot.
1898 The Post & Porter's House opened in 2017 and is classed as a luxury hotel. Its facilities include a fitness room open 24 hours a day, a bar and lounge, a fine food shop with snack bar, a garden and a terrace, and guests can leave luggage at the storage desk. Breakfast is served as a buffet from 07:00 to 11:00 for a supplement, and room service is available at limited hours. The reception is staffed around the clock, and the concierge can help with sightseeing tours and ticket purchases.
The hotel stands on the Graslei at number 16, one of the most photographed quays in Ghent. Place Korenmarkt is a 1 minute walk away, and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders and the Ghent Christmas Market are each a 4 minute walk. Several restaurants and bars are within 1 minute on foot, including Manhattn's Burgers, De Graslei, The Cobbler and Damberd. Ghent-Dampoort station is 1.4 km away.
1898 The Post & Porter's house: who is it for?
The hotel suits travellers who want to stay in the historic centre on foot, such as couples visiting the castle and the waterfront, since the Castle of the Counts is a 4 minute walk away. It also suits guests who keep up their training on the road, thanks to the fitness room open 24 hours a day, and visitors who value an evening out, with bars and pubs within 1 minute. Business travellers who need a meeting room and a laundry service will also find these services on site.
Is its price a good deal?
Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.
Since October 29, 2026: from €292 to €657 a night, over 5 readings.
Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday nights)
€440 on average
Hotels recorded in Gand
178% more expensive
Median price €153, across 88 hotels
1898 The Post & Porter's house: which rooms?
Room prices checked on November 9, 2026 for the night of December 9, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is 1898 The Post & Porter's house?
Distance from 1898 The Post & Porter's house to the centre of Gand: 3 min walk, as the crow flies.
Open in Google Maps1898 The Post & Porter's house: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Place Korenmarkt1 min walk
- Marché de Noël de Gand4 min walk
- Château des comtes de Flandre4 min walk
- Bruxelles (BRU-Bruxelles-National)63 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- Manhattn's BurgersRestaurant1 min walk
- De GrasleiRestaurant1 min walk
- House of WafflesCafé1 min walk
- Le Pain QuotidienCafé1 min walk
- Yo's PlaceCafé1 min walk
- Midtown GrillRestaurant1 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- The CobblerBar1 min walk
- 5 voor 12Bar1 min walk
- DamberdPub1 min walk
- Denis Foley'sPub1 min walk
- VaudevillePub1 min walk
What to see nearby?
- BrocheAttraction1 min walk
- HD 400Attraction1 min walk
- SphinxCinema1 min walk
- mens-vogelAttraction2 min walk
- Design Museum GentMuseum2 min walk
- AppelbrugparkjePark2 min walk
How to get around?
- Gent-DampoortTrain station1.4 km
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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1898 The Post & Porter's house: frequently asked questions
1898 The Post & Porter's house: where is the hotel?+
1898 The Post & Porter's house is in Ghent, in the Graslei et Korenlei area. Address: Graslei 16, 9000 Ghent. Place Korenmarkt is a 1 min walk away. Distance from 1898 The Post & Porter's house to the centre of Gand: 3 min walk, as the crow flies.
1898 The Post & Porter's house: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €415 for the night of December 9, 2026 (recorded on November 9, 2026). Since October 29, 2026, our readings range from €292 to €657.
1898 The Post & Porter's house: what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Gent-Dampoort (Train station, 1.4 km).
1898 The Post & Porter's house: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Manhattn's Burgers (Restaurant, 1 min walk), De Graslei (Restaurant, 1 min walk), and House of Waffles (Café, 1 min walk).
1898 The Post & Porter's house: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: The Cobbler (Bar, 1 min walk), 5 voor 12 (Bar, 1 min walk), and Damberd (Pub, 1 min walk).
1898 The Post & Porter's house: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Broche (Attraction, 1 min walk), HD 400 (Attraction, 1 min walk), and Sphinx (Cinema, 1 min walk).
1898 The Post & Porter's house: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Envelope (25 m², Sleeps 2), Postcard (25 m², Sleeps 2), Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (20 m², Sleeps 2), Letter (30 m², Sleeps 2), and Carriage (30 m², Sleeps 2).
1898 The Post & Porter's house: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
1898 The Post & Porter's house: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at 1898 The Post & Porter's House?+
Breakfast is served as a buffet every day from 07:00 to 11:00 and is available for a supplement. Guests can check the current options with the hotel when booking.
Can guests use the fitness room at any time?+
Yes, the fitness room is open 24 hours a day, and the reception is also staffed around the clock.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with reduced mobility?+
The hotel has a lift with doors 127 cm wide and an accessible route to the lift for wheelchair users. However, the accommodation can also be reached by 10 flights of stairs, so guests should check the access arrangements before booking.
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