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Hotel Gravensteen is located in the heart of Ghent's old town, just a few steps from the Castle of the Counts. Housed in a building from 1865, this hotel features an on-site sauna and a fitness centre, free access to WiFi and bicycle rental services. At the Gravensteen, each room is equipped with a minibar, a flat-screen TV and a desk. The bathroom is fitted with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Every morning, a breakfast buffet is served at De Morgenstond, the hotel's breakfast room. The Donjon Bar at Hotel Gravensteen offers a selection of drinks, including Belgian beers. Wine and dine facilities are reachable in the immediate surroundings of the hotel. The accommodation also offers private parking with charging stations for electric cars. Guests can contact the accommodation for more information on parking. From the Gravensteen, it is less than a 5-minute walk to Ghent's shopping district, Korenmarkt Square and the Belfry. The nearest tram stop is 100 metres from the accommodation. Saint Peter's Train Station is 3.8 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ghent, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
or
1 sofa bed
2 large double beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Izabella
    Poland Poland
    Great location, friendly, helpful people. Really worth its price, recommend!
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    Loved this hotel, staff so friendly and helpful. The Reception area and staircase are beautiful. Beds so comfy. Location right near a tram stop and in the heart of the old town. Highly recomend.
  • Glenda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel a few minutes walk from Gravensteen Castle. We arrived a few hours before check-in and asked the hotel if we could leave our luggage whilst we went off to explore. They instantly gave us a room upgrade and an early check-in instead!...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Gravensteen

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 25 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules

Hotel Gravensteen takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Bancontact Diners Club Cash Hotel Gravensteen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that some rooms can only be reached by going outside.

How to drive to accommodation by car:

On the highway E17/E40 direction “Gent” take the exit “Gent Centrum” (B401).

Follow “Alle Richtingen”, then turn left under the bridge and follow direction “Eeklo”.

This is the “Sint Lievenslaan”. Continue down this street “Charles de Kerkhovelaan, Godshuizenlaa, Marterlaarslaan, Einde Were” (2.5km).

At intersection “Einde Were - Nieuwewandeling” turn right, at the traffic lights (direction Centrum-Gevangenis).

You are now in the “Nieuwewandeling (N430)”, continue down this road to intersection “Brugsepoortstraat”. Turn right here.

Follow the road “Hoogstraat” until the end.

You will then arrive at “Poel”. Turn left, into the Drabstraat”

(!) Attention, you are now entering the car-free zone (!)

It is important to call the reception of the hotel to ask for an available parking space or pass along the license plate of the car.

Turn left, onto the “Jan Breydelstraat. Halfway down the street you will find the parking lot, on the left side.

Guests are kindly requested to contact (or leave a comment in the Special Requests box) the hotel if they require an extra bed in their room.

Breakfast is served during the following hours:

06:30 – 10:00 during the week

07:00 – 10:30 during the weekend

Please note that for reservations of 5 or more rooms, different group conditions (policies) can apply.

FAQs about Hotel Gravensteen

  • Hotel Gravensteen offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Room options at Hotel Gravensteen include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • Guests staying at Hotel Gravensteen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Hotel Gravensteen is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Hotel Gravensteen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Gravensteen is 500 yards from the centre of Ghent. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.