At a glance: 4-star · Since 2007 · Renovated 2025 · 150 rooms
Near: St Michael's Bridge · 2 min walk
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The hotel's own dining options are a great start: the signature restaurant on the River Lys serves Belgian classics with a modern twist, and Poppi Wine Bar offers wines and casual fare. For a change of scene, the Castle of the Counts is a 3-minute walk away, and the area around it has plenty of cafés and eateries. St Michael's Bridge, 2 minutes away, is a lovely spot to find a bite with a view. You can also join a walking food tour to sample Ghent's specialties, or try the Waffles 'n Beer Workshop for a hands-on taste of local treats.
The hotel sits right on the River Lys in Ghent's historic center, with St Michael's Bridge a 2-minute walk and the Castle of the Counts just 3 minutes away. You are steps from the medieval quays of Graslei and Korenlei, surrounded by centuries-old facades and cobblestone lanes. The Belfry of Gent is a 6-minute walk, St Bavo's Cathedral 7 minutes, and the graffiti street just 5 minutes. Independent boutiques and the lively Patershol district are close by, while STAM - Ghent City Museum is a 16-minute walk for a deeper look at the city. For a different pace, the Zuid district's shops and cafés are an easy stroll further out.
From Gent-Sint-Pieters, the main train station, take tram line 1 toward the city center and get off at Korenmarkt, about a 5-10 minute ride. From there, the hotel is a short walk along the River Lys. Gent-Dampoort station is also nearby, and buses and light rail stop within a few minutes' walk of the hotel, including Ghent Ottogracht and Ghent Castle of the Counts. If you arrive by car, the hotel is in the city center and accessible via the E40 or E17 motorways. A taxi or ride-hailing service from either station is a simple option as well.
In the evening, the hotel's own Soan cocktail bar and Poppi Wine Bar are right there for a drink, and the Riverside Terrace offers river views if the weather is mild. A short walk brings you to the Castle of the Counts (3 min walk) and St Michael's Bridge (2 min walk), both atmospheric after dark. For more options, the Graffiti street (5 min walk) and the Belfry (6 min walk) are close, and the historic center stays lively with its bars and cafés. The Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent is a popular way to explore the area's stories.
Yes, this hotel is an excellent base for exploring Ghent. The Castle of the Counts is a 3-minute walk, St Michael's Bridge is 2 minutes, and the Belfry of Gent is 6 minutes on foot. St Bavo's Cathedral is just 7 minutes away, while STAM - Ghent City Museum is a 16-minute stroll. You can also use the nearby bus and light rail stops for longer trips.

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