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At a glance: 3-star · Since 1928 · 21 rooms
Near: Museum voor Schone Kunsten · 13 min walk
Guests love: Service · Fitness facilities
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At a glance: 3-star · Since 1928 · 21 rooms
Near: Museum voor Schone Kunsten · 13 min walk
Guests love: Service · Fitness facilities
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For meals near Hotel Orion, you have several good options. A Cucina Corsa serves authentic Italian dishes, while Ajuinen & Look offers a twist on traditional Belgian cuisine. Alix - Table & Jardin D'Amis features a garden setting with seasonal ingredients, and Bar Italiano provides a taste of Italy. For a casual bite, Baskuul has an eclectic menu, and Biologisch Eet En Teehuis Lekker Gec focuses on organic dishes. Brasserie D-LYS and Brasserie Montmartre round out the choices with classic and contemporary fare. Restaurants are also in the immediate surroundings of the hotel.
Hotel Orion sits in the Millionaires' Quarter, a residential area of art deco villas and museums, just south of Ghent's centre. The Museum voor Schone Kunsten is a 13-minute walk away, and STAM - Ghent City Museum is 20 minutes on foot. The historic heart, with St Bavo's Cathedral, St Michael's Bridge and the Belfry, is about 2.7 km from the hotel. Public transport to the city centre and Gent-Sint-Pieters station is close by, and a Delhaize supermarket is 850 metres away. Restaurants are in the immediate surroundings, and the hotel's own wellness spa offers a heated pool, sauna and steam room. It is a calm, convenient base for exploring Ghent's cultural side.
From Gent-Sint-Pieters station, the hotel is about 1 km away, so a taxi or ride-hailing service is quick, or you can take the tram from Ghent Krijgslaan stop, which is 100 metres from the hotel. From Brussels Airport, take the direct train to Gent-Sint-Pieters, which runs every 30 minutes and takes about 55 minutes, then continue as above. The hotel is outside the low-emission zone, so driving is straightforward, and free on-site parking is available. Public transport to the city centre is also close by.
In the evening, you can take a 13-minute walk to the Museum voor Schone Kunsten or a 20-minute walk to STAM - Ghent City Museum, both set in the city's museum area. The hotel's own bar is a relaxed spot for a drink before heading out. For a livelier scene, the historic center, with sights like St Bavo's Cathedral and the Belfry, is about 2.7 km away, reachable by tram from the nearby Krijgslaan stop. The Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent offers a guided look at the city after dark. Restaurants in the immediate surroundings, such as A Cucina Corsa and Ajuinen & Look, are also options for an evening meal.
Hotel Orion is a good base for exploring Ghent, especially if you enjoy museums. The Museum voor Schone Kunsten is a 13-minute walk away, and STAM - Ghent City Museum is a 20-minute walk. The historic center, including St Bavo's Cathedral, St Michael's Bridge, and the Belfry, is about 2.7 km from the hotel, so you will need a tram or taxi to reach it. The tram stop is just 100 meters away, and Gent-Sint-Pieters station is about 1 km, making it easy to get around. For a relaxed stay with easy access to culture and the city, this location works well.
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