Name: 1898 The Post & Porter's house
Address: 16 Graslei, Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent, Belgium, Ghent, East Flanders Province, BE
Price range: US$248–US$1,176 per night
Rating: 9.45

What guests think

At 1898 The Post, travellers praise the standout central location and the atmospheric, historic building, along with consistently warm, helpful staff and an excellent cocktail bar, creating a memorable boutique experience in Ghent's old town.

Rooms are distinctive and characterful, with many split level layouts where the shower and sink are upstairs and the toilet is downstairs; lighting is intentionally dim and some rooms feel compact or involve steep internal stairs. Some guests report nighttime noise from markets or events. Breakfast and cocktails earn frequent praise, though prices can feel high, there is no on site restaurant, and parking is off site with access and the entrance sometimes confusing or involving several stairs. Expect a design led boutique stay best suited to travellers comfortable with stairs.

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Facilities

The Cobbler bar is a highlight and there is also an honesty bar; however, there is no on site restaurant. Parking is off site and several reviewers found the entrance/access and stairs confusing or inconvenient.

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Fernando

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very difficult to access. Should have some kind of service to enter to the hotel that is in the third level!

10

Donna

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super cool hotel, in perfect location! Staff was very friendly and helpful! The bar was incredible with the best drinks I have had anywhere! Highly recommend!

10

Mary

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a lovely stay and felt very comfortable. The access to the sites could not have been better. We loved the honesty bar and the ability to come and go privately. It has a great housekeeping staff and the place was clean and smelled great.

10

Michael

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Schönes altes Gebäude mit Liebe restauriert. Es liegt komplett zentral allerdings keine Park- oder Zufahrtmöglichkeit mit dem Auto. Parkhaus 400 m entfernt gut aber Gepäck muss getragen werden.

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Harvey

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning building. Perhaps the most tastefully decorated hotel I have ever seen. Kudos to whoever did the interior design. Great location, in the heart of where you want to be. Superb breakfast and great staff. It is a 5 star property. I only rated 4 star because of how incredibly inconvenient and disorganized the parking situation is. The hotel provides very vague and confusing information as to where to park off-site. Had to circle the city 3 times to find it. Not marked at all. We then had to drag our luggage through a crowded city, over a bridge, and up multiple steps at the hotel. No bellman and no signs. Not a 5 star experience. Until they solve this problem, it will not truly be a 5 star property.

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Alan

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Simply gorgeous historic hotel in the heart of Ghent with the feel of a true boutique hotel. Wonderful cocktail bar in the evening though, sadly, no restaurant. Superlative staff at all levels from reception to housekeeping.

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Jean

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Access to check-in is difficult. You must walk down from street level to canal level, then climb up a flight of stairs, then use an elevator to go up another level. My husband uses a walker. I left him with the luggage and found check-in. The staff was very helpful, carried luggage, and we managed. I believe I reserved a room that was wheelchair accessible. We were given a room whose shower and sink were up one flight, toilet on the same level as bed. Staff offered to find us another room, but my husband said he could manage. I am not mobility impaired, yet I found it ridiculously unhygienic, bad planning to not have a sink next to a toilet. The shower had no safety bar, so my husband was afraid to shower. The parking garage was difficult to find, although we had received explanatory guidance from the hotel beforehand. However, missing from the literature was the „secret code“ for the garage, and I had to call the hotel in order to get this. Aside from everything I have mentioned, this is a beautiful building, very well-located, and care has been taken with the decor, if not the practicalities. I would not stay here again.

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Debra

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not a true 5 Star hotel. Very dark. Decor trying to be atmospheric but really just old junk Attempting to be charming. But it’s not. No restaurant. Breakfast was very, very good but pricey. Room had a great view and was quiet but very small. And dark. No siting area. Shower and sink was in loft area up steep stairs. No sink or place to wash your hands downstairs where toilet was located. Hand sanitizer was provided. Like in a port-a-potty. Ick. Did not like that layout AT ALL. Carpet in hallways and elevators etc. was very worn out and shabby. Entry- reception area hard to find and strange. The hotel definitely needs an update and sprucing up. Best thing about it was the location.

10

Jane

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Ghent. Rooms are gorgeous. Particularly liked the outdoor bar by the canal.

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Besarta

28 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Het hotel heeft een zeer unieke en indrukwekkende stijl en wordt tot in de kleinste details in de kamers doorgetrokken. De locatie is ook top, in het hart van het centrum. De ingang van het hotel is niet heel duidelijk aangeven en is even zoeken voor de eerste keer. De kamer die wij hadden was aan de kleine kant maar niet minder fijn.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe spotless rooms and well kept historic interiors, with attentive housekeeping. No clear cleanliness issues emerge across reviews.

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Tina

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was so amazing we turned our two night stay into three. Spotless accommodations, friendly staff, and great location. We were visiting from Texas and we will be back!!!

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Mary

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a lovely stay and felt very comfortable. The access to the sites could not have been better. We loved the honesty bar and the ability to come and go privately. It has a great housekeeping staff and the place was clean and smelled great.

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raghd

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was simply the best stay I have ever had. Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. Rooms were immaculate and very clean

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Claire

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stylish and very comfortable hotel with exceptionally lovely staff. The building is very characterful and imposing. Great breakfast. Cleanliness impeccable. Secure wifi. The beds are pretty firm while the pillows are the very soft kind that seem to be the norm in Belgium and the Netherlands, but the staff will find you a mattress topper if you need one. Rooms are well equipped with many cold drinks, a kettle and a coffee machine. The teabags are Mariage Freres. Just a few quibbles. Because the rooms’ ceilings are so high, the bathroom is on a mezzanine level, while the toilet is on the lower level, and there is no handbasin in the toilet- you have to walk upstairs to wash your hands which is not so much fun in the middle of the night, and either the staircase is pitch black or you turn the staircase light on which also lights up the bathroom and actually lights up the entire bedroom, disturbing your partner. The internal staircase needs to be better lit as the stairs are in shadow when you’re coming down. The breakfast is served in a room which acts as a bar the rest of the day and is furnished with low armchairs and sofas. If you’re really unlucky you end up trying to eat your breakfast with the table up under your chin. Lastly, this is not a hotel for the mobility-impaired as there’s no way to avoid having to walk up about 10 stairs to reach reception.

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Craig

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Post is an imaginative refurb of an historic building with fun room layouts that are grand and practical. Most rooms are double height with a bathroom on an upper balcony, high windows and period artefacts. The small reception is on the first floor next to a cocktail bar that doubles as breakfast room- though busy in the evening tables are kept for residents. There is no residents lounge but an amazing little room at the top of the stair well with an honesty bar- again with period furniture, coffee table books and artefacts. Other parts of the old building are used for shops and cafes on the ground floor. The hotel staff are friendly and informed. The rooms are clean, cosmetics high quality and towels in abundance. The location cannot be bettered in Ghent but the museums and galleries are at the railway station end of town about 20 mins walk away. Excellent for a treat and worth the expense.

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Alan

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Feels like part of the historic fabric of the city - beautifully converted and immaculately presented. Staff are wonderful, cocktails superb. Long to be back.

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isabelle

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wij vonden het super goed en heel proper Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar

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Sabrina

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the attention to details transported into another world! The cleanest establishment I have come across Great beddings Great toiletries Great coffee, teas and cocktails selection Only 2 things would have made it better for me "sleepers and bathtub" I came here with my daughter I will go back with my husband soon! Brilliant team all around! Well done Mrs S ROBERT

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Armin

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a fantastic hotel! We were greeted warmly, shown to our rooms and offered extra service such as more bedding, milk, coffee if required. We were given maps of the city and recommended places to visit. The room was spotlessly clean, all fixtures and fittings worked and were of a very high standard. Trye bed was very comfortable and the pillows were super snuggly. Extras such as the soaps and shower gel were of high quality and smelled divine. We had a lovely view of the square from our room. Breakfast was perfect for us, lots of choice and nothing too much trouble for the staff. Spent an evening at the bar enjoying the cocktail making (not cheap, but worth it). Thank you to all who work so hard to make this hotel one of the best we have ever stayed at.

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Stephen

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location very central, only slight issue was that it was very noisy on an evening due to the Christmas market directly outside. We could hear singing and music outside, also on a morning around 6:30 we were woken by the street sweeping vans and the bin men. (We found the earplugs on our second night though) The room was beautiful, large and clean, but a bit dark, the lighting was not great. The quirky staircases and little areas made it feel magical, especially at Christmas time. The cocktail bar staff were great as were the breakfast staff. The breakfast menu was extensive and well presented. Only downside were that the chairs were a little low, perfect for evening drinks but less great for breakfast. The reception staff were also very helpful and friendly. We hope to visit again.

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Rooms

Unique, atmospheric rooms with comfortable beds, high windows and notable views; many have split level layouts with the shower and sink upstairs and the toilet downstairs, plus intentionally dim lighting. Several guests mention compact spaces, steep stairs and that these layouts are challenging for those with mobility issues.

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Victor

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The best location to see the old town. Nice view of square from my window. Helpful staff. The only negative was location of the only sink and shower on the second floor of our room.

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Claire

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stylish and very comfortable hotel with exceptionally lovely staff. The building is very characterful and imposing. Great breakfast. Cleanliness impeccable. Secure wifi. The beds are pretty firm while the pillows are the very soft kind that seem to be the norm in Belgium and the Netherlands, but the staff will find you a mattress topper if you need one. Rooms are well equipped with many cold drinks, a kettle and a coffee machine. The teabags are Mariage Freres. Just a few quibbles. Because the rooms’ ceilings are so high, the bathroom is on a mezzanine level, while the toilet is on the lower level, and there is no handbasin in the toilet- you have to walk upstairs to wash your hands which is not so much fun in the middle of the night, and either the staircase is pitch black or you turn the staircase light on which also lights up the bathroom and actually lights up the entire bedroom, disturbing your partner. The internal staircase needs to be better lit as the stairs are in shadow when you’re coming down. The breakfast is served in a room which acts as a bar the rest of the day and is furnished with low armchairs and sofas. If you’re really unlucky you end up trying to eat your breakfast with the table up under your chin. Lastly, this is not a hotel for the mobility-impaired as there’s no way to avoid having to walk up about 10 stairs to reach reception.

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Jennifer

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything start to finish was fantastic. We stayed in the tower room and oh wow was that an unforgettable experience

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Joel

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very small room! Could not ever fit a chair in! Bathroom was up from bedroom. Would not return if in Ghent.

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Margaret

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved 1898 The Post! The staff were incredible, very friendly and helpful. The hotel is beautiful and really unique. Our room had gorgeous 20 feet or higher windows. The breakfast quality was fantastic, something about the food just tasted better than our other hotels we stayed at. Checkout the cocktail bar for a signature drink, they were also fantastic. One thing to be aware of our room had the shower and sink upstairs. It was no problem for us, but if you have mobility challenges, you should request a room with out this.

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Hannah

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked the tower suite for my husband's birthday was absolutely out of this world, couldn't beat the view. Staff were attentive and had put out some flowers after I'd mentioned the reason for our stay. Perfectly located, breakfast was lovely. Will treasure this trip.

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Debra

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not a true 5 Star hotel. Very dark. Decor trying to be atmospheric but really just old junk Attempting to be charming. But it’s not. No restaurant. Breakfast was very, very good but pricey. Room had a great view and was quiet but very small. And dark. No siting area. Shower and sink was in loft area up steep stairs. No sink or place to wash your hands downstairs where toilet was located. Hand sanitizer was provided. Like in a port-a-potty. Ick. Did not like that layout AT ALL. Carpet in hallways and elevators etc. was very worn out and shabby. Entry- reception area hard to find and strange. The hotel definitely needs an update and sprucing up. Best thing about it was the location.

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Stephen

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location very central, only slight issue was that it was very noisy on an evening due to the Christmas market directly outside. We could hear singing and music outside, also on a morning around 6:30 we were woken by the street sweeping vans and the bin men. (We found the earplugs on our second night though) The room was beautiful, large and clean, but a bit dark, the lighting was not great. The quirky staircases and little areas made it feel magical, especially at Christmas time. The cocktail bar staff were great as were the breakfast staff. The breakfast menu was extensive and well presented. Only downside were that the chairs were a little low, perfect for evening drinks but less great for breakfast. The reception staff were also very helpful and friendly. We hope to visit again.

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Clayton

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in the carriage room, with private balcony. Positives: Great location for walking around Ghent, very attractive hotel, absolutely wonderful staff, private balcony, delicious breakfast. Negatives: The room is divided into two floors. The toilet is on the first floor. The bed, shower and sink are on the second. There is no sink in the toilet room, so that means going upstairs to wash your hands. There is no door on the shower. For some reason, the lights for most of the room (most importantly, the stairs) are controlled by one light switch on the first floor. I can’t begin to tell you how annoying this is. There are nightlights on the stairs, but who knows how they work? They did not work during most of our stay. The bedside lights do not operate independently (as far as I could tell). The air conditioner controls are super annoying. Personally, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again. If you choose to, make sure your partner is comfortable showering with no privacy. I should also mention that when we were there, loud club music kept us awake on two different occasions. It was being played at 3:00 in the morning. That is my most significant complaint.

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Katarzyna

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel! Breakfast very tasty and scrambled eggs done for you. Room and hotel interior beautifully designed with so many lovely details. Place with great history. Parking a few minutes walk, must be booked with hotel. A bit noisy in the evening / early morning - as location in the centre (appreciate that ear plugs were provided).

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, professional and highly helpful, with thoughtful touches and excellent local recommendations. A few note slow bar service or strict 4 pm check in.

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Ruth

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We travel a lot. The team here are up with the best. We really enjoyed our visit.

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Bilal

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is an absolute gem. Anyone we interacted with was polite, engaged, and demonstrated their willingness to help.

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Dean

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very cool but we got there around 1PM and they told us check in was at 4 which we already knew but after checking a couple times before 4 they kept telling us it wasn’t going to be ready until 4…you’d think they’d be a bit more accommodating…at exactly 4 they told us our room was ready.

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Candra

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was extremely helpful! The property is very cozy and close to many places to eat. Walkable to major sites

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BriannaMarie

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing staff with great recommendations . The Coobler was an awesome experience and the bartenders were excellent

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Margaret

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved 1898 The Post! The staff were incredible, very friendly and helpful. The hotel is beautiful and really unique. Our room had gorgeous 20 feet or higher windows. The breakfast quality was fantastic, something about the food just tasted better than our other hotels we stayed at. Checkout the cocktail bar for a signature drink, they were also fantastic. One thing to be aware of our room had the shower and sink upstairs. It was no problem for us, but if you have mobility challenges, you should request a room with out this.

10

James

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel with lovely staff in the best location in Gent. Special mentions for Julie and Mila on the front desk who were so helpful.

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GA

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, prime position wonderful staff

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Stephen

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent stay, lovely hotel in the centre of town. Reception team were all very informative and helpful. The bar and breakfast staff similarly were extremely courteous and helpful.

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Andrew

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful stay in Ghent. The hotel was amazing; staff very helpful - a special thank you to Toby who was fantastic! We would highly recommend staying here - a beautiful hotel in beautiful Ghent.

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Location

Exceptionally central and walkable for Ghent’s sights, canals and squares, with many rooms offering striking views. Several guests mention occasional nighttime noise during events or markets.

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brett

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel right in the heart of things minutes from all the major attractions

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Rebecca M

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This location is in an amazing historical building, right in the center of town, walkable to the whole town. Parking is secure lot but you need to walk 8 minutes on cobblestones with luggage. Staff was wonderful. Room was nice, we had the terrace view, only complaint is the toilet is downstairs on the first floor bedroom is on the second floor. Night time can be noisy but it didn’t bother us. Highly recommend

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Michele

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a fantastic stay at 1898 The Post. Luxurious, close to landmarks, dining options and various modes of transport. The wonderful location allowed for seamless sightseeing of beautiful Ghent. The staff were most attentive. Would highly recommend this hotel.

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Bob

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location excellent

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FRANCISCO

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is located in the center of the Plaza, great location

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Joan

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The best location in all of Ghent to stay! Close to all the attractions Loved the terrace on the river. Would for sure make this your number one pick of where to stay in Ghent!

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Alan

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super location and ambience

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William

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel located on a canal and centrally located for exploring the city. Nice patio for lunch and people watching. Friendly staff and just generally a unique place to stay.

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Stephen

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location very central, only slight issue was that it was very noisy on an evening due to the Christmas market directly outside. We could hear singing and music outside, also on a morning around 6:30 we were woken by the street sweeping vans and the bin men. (We found the earplugs on our second night though) The room was beautiful, large and clean, but a bit dark, the lighting was not great. The quirky staircases and little areas made it feel magical, especially at Christmas time. The cocktail bar staff were great as were the breakfast staff. The breakfast menu was extensive and well presented. Only downside were that the chairs were a little low, perfect for evening drinks but less great for breakfast. The reception staff were also very helpful and friendly. We hope to visit again.

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Thomas

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfectly located in the centre of the old city and a short walking distance to many of the key attractions of the city. Wonderfully friendly staff and thoughtfully decorated. A really pleasant stay.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently highlighted for quality and made to order eggs, and The Cobbler’s cocktails are a standout. Some guests found breakfast and drinks expensive, occasional breakfast service slow, and there is no on site restaurant.

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Fernando

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An awesome place to stay. Staff was very friendly and breakfast was delicious. Try the omelette!!!

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Donna

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super cool hotel, in perfect location! Staff was very friendly and helpful! The bar was incredible with the best drinks I have had anywhere! Highly recommend!

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Vivienne

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome location right in the heart of the city. Quirky room layout with bathroom above (toilet downstairs) but very comfortable. Staff were very attentive. Breakfast was great, as were the cocktails in The Cobbler bar.

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Linda

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Mooie kamer, heel netjes, personeel vriendelijk en zeer behulpzaam. Aardig verblijf en HEERLIJKE COCKTAILS in de bar, echt top! Super lekker en uitgebreid ontbijt.

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Hans

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with nice rooms. Our 2nd day there was only 1 person to serve the breakfast, it took a long time to wait for our eggs.

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Alan

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Simply gorgeous historic hotel in the heart of Ghent with the feel of a true boutique hotel. Wonderful cocktail bar in the evening though, sadly, no restaurant. Superlative staff at all levels from reception to housekeeping.

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KATHERINE

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel and room were amazing. The staff were excellent. Loved the breakfast room and bar. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable stay. Will definitely recommend to our friends and family.

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Alan

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Feels like part of the historic fabric of the city - beautifully converted and immaculately presented. Staff are wonderful, cocktails superb. Long to be back.

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Debra

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not a true 5 Star hotel. Very dark. Decor trying to be atmospheric but really just old junk Attempting to be charming. But it’s not. No restaurant. Breakfast was very, very good but pricey. Room had a great view and was quiet but very small. And dark. No siting area. Shower and sink was in loft area up steep stairs. No sink or place to wash your hands downstairs where toilet was located. Hand sanitizer was provided. Like in a port-a-potty. Ick. Did not like that layout AT ALL. Carpet in hallways and elevators etc. was very worn out and shabby. Entry- reception area hard to find and strange. The hotel definitely needs an update and sprucing up. Best thing about it was the location.

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saga

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Allt var toppen, fint rum, fantastik frukost, extremt bra läge och trevlig personal

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Month	Average price
January	US$239
February	US$302
March	US$283
April	US$342
May	US$356
June	US$330
July	US$332
August	US$301
September	US$358
October	US$362
November	US$305
December	US$354

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $367	2 $417	3 $697
4 $248	5 $397	6 $415	7 $431	8 $398	9 $402	10 $1,176
11 $289	12 $353	13 $372	14 $331	15 $350	16 $413	17 $595
18 $290	19 $350	20 $363	21 $378	22 $358	23 $392	24 $525
25 $283	26 $353	27 $731	28 $351	29 $341	30 $413	31 $519

1898 The Post & Porter's house

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Suite 2

Junior Suite

Family Suite

Junior Suite 39

Carriage

Suite 19

Carriage with Private Terrace

Postcard

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Suite 23

Tower Suite

Elite Suite

Suite 18

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Loft

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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20	21 $367	22 $357	23 $572	24 $470	25 $396	26 $511
27 $334	28 $368	29 $514	30 $405