Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent
Oude Houtlei 56, Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai, 9000 Ghent, Belgium – Excellent location - show map
Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent
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This former monastery offers rooms in the centre of Ghent, only 10 minutes’ walk from the Belfry. PoortAckere dates from 1278 and offers unique character, free Wi-Fi and a garden terrace. Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent are the old nun’s cells, situated in the historic building. The rooms have a shared bathroom. The restaurant serves elegant cuisine in the dining hall which features a high arched ceiling and gothic windows. There is a cosy bar in the Rector's old office Alijn House and the Design Museum are both within a 10-minute walk from the monastery. PoortAckere Guesthouse is 45 minutes’ drive from Brugge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Linda
Australia“It has a lovely atmosphere, tranquil and full of history. Staff are lovely and helpful, the location is perfect.”- CCarolin
Germany“great atmosphere while providing all amenities you may wish for. great breakfast in the beautiful refectory. budget room was beautiful in it's simplicity and very clean.” - Jip
Netherlands“Very nice old monistery with lots of character. Walking distance from the old center of Ghent” - Paulina
Italy“I liked a lot the experience of staying in an old monastery. The bed was very comfortable and the room cozy.” - Zhuoqi Netherlands“The old monastery atmosphere was simply just wonderful. I was amazed by how peaceful and how beautiful everything is. I was provided bath rope, slippers, shower cap and towels. The shower and toilet were very clean. My room smelled so nice as...”
Beichen
United Kingdom“Unique experience of living in a nun’s cell :) Staff were extraordinarily friendly. Fascinating location. Walking distance to the university and allows you to explore the quieter side of the city centre and the excellent local cafes.”
Anne Netherlands“Such a special location to visit and stay at! The place has a great ambience. Important to expect the shared showers as it's not for everyone, but it was fine for me. There are slippers and a bathrobe to use as you walk between the bedroom and...”- Lance United Kingdom“Simple accommodation (it's an old monastery, after all!) but a strong sense of history and great location. Small comfortable room with sink. Shared showers and toilet but never had to wait and they were clean. Great for the solo traveller wanting...”
- SSam
Austria“Staying in a comfortable cell of a former monastery is a real treat! The breakfast was fantastic with salmon and sparkling wine!” - Amy
Canada“The room was comfortable. The free wifi was good. Instant coffee and tea were available close to the room. It really is an old monastery, which is really cool. The location was excellent - a great base for exploring historic Ghent.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi. is the parking secure if I have to leave bags in the car or can you suggest somewhere nearby?
Dear we have a luggage room where you can safely leave your luggage Monasterium PoortackereAnswered on 8 May 2023how many floors to climb?
Dear We have 3 floors. Most of our rooms are reachable with an elevator. Monasterium PoortackereAnswered on 8 May 2023Hi. Are the shared toilets/bathrooms male-female segregated ?
Dear We have male-female segregated toilets in our main building. The shared bathroom and toilet for the guesthouses is not male-female segregated. Monasterium PoortackereAnswered on 8 May 2023
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Bathrobe
- Garden view
- Terrace
- Garden
- Desk
- Bar
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Dutch
House rulesGuesthouse PoortAckere Ghent takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
When booking [5] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please inform Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent
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Room options at Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent include:
- Single
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Check-in at Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Guests staying at Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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The prices at Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent is 650 yards from the centre of Ghent. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
