Find Cheap Hostels in Ghent

What Is a Hostel?

If you're hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Ghent, one of its 7 hostels might be a great choice. No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer the following:

• Shared rooms (though many have private options too)
• Budget prices
• A social setting

Hostels are a great way to stay in Ghent for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for fun things to do. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

Hostels in Ghent

Ready to book a hostel? These options get the highest reviews from our guests and could be a good place to look first:

Hostel Uppelink - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers.

13 O'clock Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, multilingual staff, and an elevator. You'll find showers, free toiletries, and desks in all rooms.

Treck Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers.

Hostel 47 - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as barbecue grills. You'll find showers in all rooms.

KaBa Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Ghent?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful:

• The hottest months are typically August and July, while February and January are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 50° F and nighttime temperatures average 34° F
• April-June: 67° F is the daytime average and 41° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 71° F and nighttime averages are around 53° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 61° F during the day and 39° F at night
• Average rainfall is 1.02 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Ghent?

Depending on your interests, you might appreciate these places to visit:

• Baudelo Park
• King Albert Park
• World of Kina: The Garden

• Ghent Cloth Hall
• Royal Dutch Theatre
• University Auditorium

• Belfry of Ghent
• Achtersikkel
• Masons' Guild Hall

Overall, Ghent is known for its:

• Museums
• Historical sites
• Theater
• Art
• Tours
• Cafés
• Cultural attractions
• Shopping

How to Get to Ghent and Around the Area

You can fly into the closest airport in Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), 32.9 mi (52.9 km) from the city center. An alternative is Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National), situated 34.8 mi (55.9 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transit during your trip. To check out more of the area, take a train from Ghent-Dampoort Station, Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station, or Gentbrugge Station.