House boat

houseboat near city center

Photo gallery for houseboat near city center

Outdoor dining
Interior
Property grounds
Miscellaneous
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 380 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

Map
Gent, Vlaams Gewest
  • Ghent University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ghent University Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Gravensteen Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kortrijk (KJK-Kortrijk-Wevelgem Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

houseboat near city center

Welcome aboard houseboat 'Bellevue', the perfect place for a stay in Ghent. Located on the water of the Upper Scheldt, we offer a comfortable guesthouse for up to three people. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the water while being only minutes away from the vibrant city center.

Your stay is the entire prow of the boat, and includes a double bedroom, a single bedroom, a breakfast room, a bathroom, a separate shower, and a toilet. You can also use the spacious terrace on the deck.

A self-service breakfast can be provided at 15 euros/person.
Private underground parking can be rented at 10 euros/day

Property manager

Bart
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ghent

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Strop, a neighbourhood in Ghent. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve and Citadel Park, while City Museum for Contemporary Art and STAM Ghent City Museum are cultural highlights. Ghent University Botanical Garden and The Cottage are also worth visiting.
Map
Gent, Vlaams Gewest

What's nearby

  • Ghent University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ghent University Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ghent Town Hall - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Gravensteen Castle - 9 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station - 8 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bocca - Citadellaan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafetaria Strop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ode Lunchbar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cozette - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Achturenhuis - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is houseboat near city center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at houseboat near city center ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at houseboat near city center ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is houseboat near city center located?

Located in Strop, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Citadel Park, City Museum for Contemporary Art and Muink Park. St. Peter's Abbey and Ghent ICC are also within 15 minutes. Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station is 22 minutes by foot and Ghent (GNE-Sint-Pieters Train Station) is 22 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Wonderful place in a historic city with a very welcoming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
We had an amazing stay on that house boat in Ghent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique place to stay while visiting a beautiful city!
Great stay! Great host! Comfy bed! Close to city center! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All you could ask for from a short stay
BART was a fantastic host and the houseboat was lovely. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and great location - peaceful. Highly recommended. Thank you, Bart, for your warm hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A houseboat with chickens! Quiet clean, nice breakfast. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. 30 minute walk to old-town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Tolle Erfahrung
Liebevoll eingerichtetes Schiff, toller, hilfsbereiter Eigner. Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cédric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sejour original
Sejour depaysant et original, hôte tres sympathique
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gent als Tagesausflug
Das Hausboot ist sehr schön. Von innen sehr gut und modern eingerichtet. Auf dem Deck müsste man den Boden etwas in Ordnung bringen. Der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück tip top. Wir waren sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bart

Host profile image

Languages:

English, French, Dutch

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests