Name: Ghent River Hotel
Address: Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, Ghent, East Flanders Province, Belgium
Rating: 8.08

Guest reviews

8.1

Very good

Based on 2,734 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

14%

Couple

55%

Family

12%

Group

14%

Solo

2%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across recent reviews, Ghent River Hotel stands out for its central riverside location and generally spacious, characterful rooms in a historic building, with many guests praising the generous breakfast and friendly staff.

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10

Shivam

4 days ago

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. The hotel is in a quiet location and yet only steps away from the centre and all popular spots.

10

Suzan

last week

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel room was modern with excellent shower in the bathroom The gym and sauna have not been renovated and the gym equipment works but is old and limited with only one pair of dumbbells with a small selection of weights to go on them Very central to the old town and lots of restaurants, only 5 minutes walk or less

10

Gert

30 Mar 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Bedding was exceptional, reception extremely friendly, helpful and efficient. Gym equipment a bit tired. Overall will definitely stay there again.

10

Frits

15 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great room and staf and Gent is a very nice place

8

Andrew

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All good, rubbish pillows the only downside

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium

Location

A stay at Ghent River Hotel places you in the heart of Ghent, steps from Friday Market Square and Big Cannon. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kraanlei and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from House of Alijn.

Kraanlei(0.1 Miles)

Big Cannon(0.1 Miles)

Friday Market Square(0.2 Miles)

Statue of Jacob van Artevelde(0.2 Miles)

House of Alijn(0.2 Miles)

Langemunt Shopping Center(0.2 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 22 per person.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The hotel is located in the heart of Ghent, steps from Friday Market Square and Big Cannon, approximately 0.1 mi from Kraanlei and 0.2 mi from House of Alijn.

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Ghent River Hotel

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