De Draecke Hostel offers accommodation in Ghent, only 1km away from the city center. Guests can enjoy an on-site bar and free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. Rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. There is a shared lounge at the property where guests can sit, relax and enjoy a drink. Ghent Christmas Market is 700 metres from De Draecke Hostel, while Design Museum Ghent is 200 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Brussels international airport, 69 km from De Draecke Hostel and is very accessible by public transport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ghent, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Sustainability
This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.

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    Green Key (FEE)
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    HI-Q&S Certified
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wiktoria
    Ireland Ireland
    During my stay, the hostel was so wonderful and calm. The staff was so lovely, the room was basic but had everything you'd need and the nicest view of the square outside, and the breakfast was simple but still super yummy! 100% recommend a stay...
  • Tanya
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    This is a luxury hostel. It is clean spacious beautiful, modern, the staff and the breakfast are phenomenal. Right in the center of town, with cute sleeping dragon as their mascot. :D
  • Thomas
    Argentina Argentina
    Awesome experience. I checked-in in the worst time possible: 24th of December at night. Not only the staff was reassuring in the process, they made the check-in as comfortable and quick as possible. The rooms have a lot of space, the hostel is...
  • Rashad
    Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
    It was very cozy, quite clean, and an excellent hostel. It is very convenient to reach the city center from the hostel. Strongly recommended
  • Patrick
    Malta Malta
    Lovely lobby area, close to the main attractions. Nice and clean Toilet & shower ensuite in the room. Very comfortable and good breakfast!
  • Eleftheria
    Greece Greece
    Excellent location!!! 2 min walk to the tram, 5 min to the center. Beautiful spaces!! The room was spacious, clean and warm!!! The staff is super friendly!!!! I will definitelly visit Ghent again, and I'm staying in this hostel!
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good friendly accommodating staff - very efficient hostel - well located - good value for money
  • Alessandra
    Italy Italy
    The place and the room were clean and comfortable. Location.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location - very central but not on the tourist route. Clean and modern. The communal area is large and welcoming.
  • Annie
    Latvia Latvia
    Great place. Modern, cosy, clean. Very good breakfast. Very nice staff. Very good location, close to historical center of the city.

Property surroundings

Facilities of De Draecke Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Packed lunches
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
De Draecke Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Check-out
Until 10:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 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 - 1 year
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 not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about De Draecke Hostel

  • De Draecke Hostel is 650 yards from the centre of Ghent. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • De Draecke Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at De Draecke Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.