Name: Erasmus Hotel
Address: Poel 25, Ghent, Belgium, Ghent, East Flanders Province, BE
Price range: $141–$319 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At Erasmus Hotel, travelers consistently find a charming, very central historic property with notably friendly, hands-on hosts, though the building's age shows in dated rooms and practical trade-offs like steep stairs and limited modern conveniences.

Breakfast earns frequent praise for quality, variety, and cooked-to-order eggs. Rooms range from spacious and quiet to basic or cramped, with occasional street noise, squeaky beds, older bathrooms, and a few reports of dust or worn linens. Expect a characterful, central stay with period charm rather than modern polish.

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Facilities

Historic building without an elevator; stairs are steep, and there is no air conditioning. Parking is not on site, but public garages are nearby.

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Anton

Sep 28, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

Empfehlenswert, wenn man keinen Aufzug braucht

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Rob

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Een eenvoudig, maar goed onderkomen. Vriendelijk en adequaat personeel. Op 5 minuten loopafstand van het historisch centrum. Verschillende parkeergarages dichtbij

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Mark

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

OK if you want rustic / basic - plenty of both. The bones of the building are great, the breakfast is OK and the proprietor is very pleasant BUT: Very limited reception, no lift, no air conditioning, no shower, plenty of street noise all night. Think student digs in an atmospheric building. Not for everyone.

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Suzanne

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is an historic hotel with many antiquities in the décoration. The location is perfect near the canal. It is quiet but there is no escalator and the room was on the 5th floor. The beakfast was included and we liked the food. But ithe price for a night is a bit expensive. The owner was a gentleman .

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K.R.

Jun 10, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Prachtig oud pand. Werkelijk heel mooi van binnen. Kamers ok. Wij kregen de grote familiekamer. Die is geweldig. Sanitair moet worden vernieuwd,maar dit staat op de planning. De eigenaar is zeer vriendelijk en het ontbijt is werkelijk fantastisch. Er is geen lift aanwezig. Flinke klim omhoog naar tweede en derde verdieping. Prijs kwaliteit vonden wij prima. Is inclusief ontbijt.

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Glenda

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel in a very old house. The medieval ambiance was interesting. No lift, so long flight of stairs to climb. Family room was very spacious. Great breakfast included in the morning.

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Svetlana

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was going to give 1 star review for the property but the breakfast was actually good, so 2 stars overall. Everything is very old in the hotel. We got a room on the 3rd floor. No elevator, nobody to help with the luggage. Beds squeak whenever you move. No air-conditioning. If you open the window, too much noise from outside. Garbage truck comes at 6:30 and for 15 min there is banging.

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Louise

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is like staying in a well appointed 17th century mansion. The fournitures are beautiful, particularly in the dining room. The breakfast is excellent with many choices and service at the table. The facility might be challenging for people with limites mobility because of the old fashioned stairs and bathtub.

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Annika

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gammalt hus med gammal inredning. Sängen väldigt sliten. Väldigt trevlig personal. Perfekt läge på en tyst gata men bara någon minuts promenad från st michelskyrkan och massor med restauranger. Ett ok alternativ för en bra peng. Smala, branta trappor upp till rummen. Rent och välstädat men ändå en doft av gamla möbler.

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Jyrki

May 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and service. Good price/quality ratio. Good breakfast. No hotel parking but parking available close by.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is generally acceptable with some guests noting tidy rooms, but several mention dust, stained or threadbare linens, and bathrooms needing renovation.

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Britt

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

De kamer was hier en daar wel wat vuil, de douche werkte amper Wel heel vriendelijke ontvangst en gezellig ontbijt

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Rachel

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay in an amazing property. Big double room with a view over the garden, great breakfast and good location for walking around Ghent. The property is very old and packed with antiques and artefacts. It is clean and the room was made up each day but it’s individual and lived in which we appreciated. Would recommend.

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J R

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, great location, comfortable room, silent to sleep although central, great beds and clean bathroom. Would stay again!

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Anna

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Prachtig pand met vriendelijk en hulpvaardig personeel. Goed bed. Rustige kamer. Karakteristiek gebouw. We vonden de kamer wel wat somber en de badkamer heeft een renovatie nodig.

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Tracy

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel had great ratings but my room had ratty threadbare towels, the walls were dirty, and there were things still under the bed from previous guests. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was great.

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Ken

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and spacious with amenities that were very helpful. Breakfast was also excellent

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Yvonne

Mar 14, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

De ligging is perfect: net buiten de grote drukte en toch alles op loopafstand. Ontvangst zeer vriendelijk, ontbijt alles naar wens. Inrichting kamer verouderd, badkamer (met name bad/douche) zou wel een renovatie kunnen gebruiken.

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Irmak

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Tertemiz çok tatlı ve özel konseptli bir otel. Bayıldım

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Oscar

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty, dust on the lamps, on the curtains all over the room, on the wardrobe. Mosquitos were huge, I killed one on the sheet and the blood stain it left was there even the day after the sheets should be changed. Towel in the bathroom, although renewed, it had some stains. Nevertheless the service was good, the personnel very kind, the breakfast was great and the location was perfect close-to-everywhere.

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Annika

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gammalt hus med gammal inredning. Sängen väldigt sliten. Väldigt trevlig personal. Perfekt läge på en tyst gata men bara någon minuts promenad från st michelskyrkan och massor med restauranger. Ett ok alternativ för en bra peng. Smala, branta trappor upp till rummen. Rent och välstädat men ändå en doft av gamla möbler.

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Rooms

Rooms reflect the building's age and character; some are spacious and quiet, while others feel basic, with squeaky beds, dated decor, bathtubs or handheld showers, and occasional street or hallway noise.

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Cheryl

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, comfortable room in a quiet street convenient to site seeing, restaurants and shopping

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Rachel

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay in an amazing property. Big double room with a view over the garden, great breakfast and good location for walking around Ghent. The property is very old and packed with antiques and artefacts. It is clean and the room was made up each day but it’s individual and lived in which we appreciated. Would recommend.

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J R

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, great location, comfortable room, silent to sleep although central, great beds and clean bathroom. Would stay again!

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Mark

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

OK if you want rustic / basic - plenty of both. The bones of the building are great, the breakfast is OK and the proprietor is very pleasant BUT: Very limited reception, no lift, no air conditioning, no shower, plenty of street noise all night. Think student digs in an atmospheric building. Not for everyone.

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Robert

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A traditional older European hotel. Staff were exceptionally helpful. Breakfast was great. Very close to shopping and restaurants. Room had cable tv and internet service. Not the most modern hotel, but surprisingly quiet and relaxing.

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SHIRIN

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Nice personnel. But old rooms. Very uncomfortable.

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Carol

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed for one night whilst the Christmas market was on. Hotel is very convenient to the centre and trams are a short walk away. The gentleman on reception was lovely and very helpful. Lots of interesting traditional furniture and artefacts in the hotel. Room was large with a modern bathroom.

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Detty

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Een klein en gemoedelijk hotel met vriendelijk personeel. Er is een waterkoker e.d. op de kamer aanwezig, dat was erg fijn. Het was 's nachts soms gehorig. Dit was dan vooral als gasten 's nachts nog laat binnenkwamen. Je hoort de voordeur dichtslaan en het gekraak/geloop op de trap. Verder miste ik een normale douche. Er is een bad met een losse douchestang, maar deze kon je nergens bevestigen. De kamer van mijn zoon had daarnaast ook een erg klein ligbad en dan is douchen al helemaal lastig. Het ontbijt was verder prima, heerlijke koffie.

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Svetlana

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was going to give 1 star review for the property but the breakfast was actually good, so 2 stars overall. Everything is very old in the hotel. We got a room on the 3rd floor. No elevator, nobody to help with the luggage. Beds squeak whenever you move. No air-conditioning. If you open the window, too much noise from outside. Garbage truck comes at 6:30 and for 15 min there is banging.

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Jane

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice well placed Hotel in historic building. We stayed in room 3 which was spacious and comfortable. Nice breakfast room with usual continental options as well as eggs cooked how you want them (ie omelette, scrambled, boiled). Friendly and helpful staff. Would stay again if in Ghent

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Service

Staff and owner receive consistent praise for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including at breakfast and reception.

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Edward

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

400-year-old charming hotel with wonderful service!

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Judith

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As a solo traveler, I highly recommend this Hotel. Well located, great breakfast and super nice staff.

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Charles

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Wonderful staff. Was nice enough to accommodate us for breakfast when leaving early in the morning. Breakfast was delicious. Very close to all attractions. Easy to take tram from train station to close proximity of hotel. Lovely old architecture room

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Johannes

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very unique hotel and super friendly staff

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Robert

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A traditional older European hotel. Staff were exceptionally helpful. Breakfast was great. Very close to shopping and restaurants. Room had cable tv and internet service. Not the most modern hotel, but surprisingly quiet and relaxing.

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Edward

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is magnificent. The staff very guest oriented. Like going back in time with this historic gem. The breakfast each day was scrumptious. This was our second time at the Erasmus and look forward to a third when visiting the incredible city of Ghent.

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Ken

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and spacious with amenities that were very helpful. Breakfast was also excellent

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Lloyd

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and helpful staff in rather Old fashioned facility.

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Jane

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice well placed Hotel in historic building. We stayed in room 3 which was spacious and comfortable. Nice breakfast room with usual continental options as well as eggs cooked how you want them (ie omelette, scrambled, boiled). Friendly and helpful staff. Would stay again if in Ghent

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Connor

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in a very historic building. The hotel owner is so kind and friendly, making me feel very welcome. The room was comfortable and quiet, and the hotel is in a very good location as you can easily walk to a lot of places. Breakfast was excellent, and I would definitely stay here again.

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Location

Very central and walkable to attractions, restaurants, shopping, and trams, often on a quiet street.

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Cheryl

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, comfortable room in a quiet street convenient to site seeing, restaurants and shopping

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Jennifer

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very close to everything. Convenience store right next door

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Dik

Oct 2, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Perfecte ligging in hartje Gent en sfeervolle kamer in de stijl van het gebouw, wel gedateerd maar absoluut niet storend

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Rob

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Een eenvoudig, maar goed onderkomen. Vriendelijk en adequaat personeel. Op 5 minuten loopafstand van het historisch centrum. Verschillende parkeergarages dichtbij

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Peter

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very quiet and good location.

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Henrik

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is close to center. Good direction far a restaurant. Breakfast beyond expectation. Fabulous. Bathing in a slippery bathtub could be improved.

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Robert

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A traditional older European hotel. Staff were exceptionally helpful. Breakfast was great. Very close to shopping and restaurants. Room had cable tv and internet service. Not the most modern hotel, but surprisingly quiet and relaxing.

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Carol

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed for one night whilst the Christmas market was on. Hotel is very convenient to the centre and trams are a short walk away. The gentleman on reception was lovely and very helpful. Lots of interesting traditional furniture and artefacts in the hotel. Room was large with a modern bathroom.

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Henk

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

locatie midden in centrum

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Deborah

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a very good location, close to many of the main attractions, shopping and dining areas. The hotel itself is an old building which has been decorated in keeping with its age. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The room was large, clean and had all the facilities I needed. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality, variety, and made-to-order eggs; a minor complaint notes instant coffee.

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Koen

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Verwarming badkamer werkte niet goed, kamer was daarentegen te warm. Oploskoffie bij het, overigens lekker ontbijt, is not done!

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Roxana

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and atmosphere. Excellent service and breakfast in a medieval room.

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Henrik

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is close to center. Good direction far a restaurant. Breakfast beyond expectation. Fabulous. Bathing in a slippery bathtub could be improved.

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Robert

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A traditional older European hotel. Staff were exceptionally helpful. Breakfast was great. Very close to shopping and restaurants. Room had cable tv and internet service. Not the most modern hotel, but surprisingly quiet and relaxing.

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Edward

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is magnificent. The staff very guest oriented. Like going back in time with this historic gem. The breakfast each day was scrumptious. This was our second time at the Erasmus and look forward to a third when visiting the incredible city of Ghent.

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Ken

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and spacious with amenities that were very helpful. Breakfast was also excellent

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Glenda

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel in a very old house. The medieval ambiance was interesting. No lift, so long flight of stairs to climb. Family room was very spacious. Great breakfast included in the morning.

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Marianne

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast is excellent.

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Jane

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice well placed Hotel in historic building. We stayed in room 3 which was spacious and comfortable. Nice breakfast room with usual continental options as well as eggs cooked how you want them (ie omelette, scrambled, boiled). Friendly and helpful staff. Would stay again if in Ghent

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Louise

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is like staying in a well appointed 17th century mansion. The fournitures are beautiful, particularly in the dining room. The breakfast is excellent with many choices and service at the table. The facility might be challenging for people with limites mobility because of the old fashioned stairs and bathtub.

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Month	Average price
January	$145
February	$153
March	$150
April	$178
May	$189
June	$184
July	$180
August	$183
September	$198
October	$181
November	$161
December	$156

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $145	2 $198	3
4 $141	5 $147	6 $173	7 $193	8 $176	9 $319	10 $211
11	12	13	14	15 $188	16 $250	17 $272
18 $145	19 $144	20 $166	21 $170	22 $170	23 $164	24 $232
25 $145	26 $150	27 $150	28 $143	29 $150	30 $146	31

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20	21 $190	22 $242	23	24 $198	25	26 $244
27 $141	28 $177	29 $148	30 $147