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A dining table with breakfast items and a striped beach chair on a wooden deck by a canal with a bridge and buildings in the background.
A rooftop garden with various plants and a red fire hydrant.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack.
A compact kitchen with teal walls, a wooden table, a white radiator, and a clock on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a globe, and artwork on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ghent University
Sleeps 3•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Gent, Vlaams Gewest
  • Place, Citadel Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghent International Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghent University
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

houseboat near city center

Welcome aboard houseboat 'Bellevue', the perfect place for a stay in Ghent. Located on the water of the Upper Scheldt, we offer a comfortable guesthouse for up to three people. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the water while being only minutes away from the vibrant city center.

Your stay is the entire prow of the boat, and includes a double bedroom, a single bedroom, a breakfast room, a bathroom, a separate shower, and a toilet. You can also use the spacious terrace on the deck.

A self-service breakfast can be provided at 15 euros/person.
Private underground parking can be rented at 10 euros/day

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11319766
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ghent

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Strop, a neighbourhood in Ghent. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve and Citadel Park, while City Museum for Contemporary Art and STAM Ghent City Museum are cultural highlights. Leopold Barracks and Ghent University Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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Map
Gent, Vlaams Gewest

What's nearby

  • Citadel Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ghent International Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ghent University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ghent Town Hall - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station - 8 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maison W - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafetaria Strop - ‬7 min walk
  • De Flesjesfabriek
  • ‪'t Kofschip - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kaffee De Planck - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is houseboat near city center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at houseboat near city center ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at houseboat near city center ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at houseboat near city center ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is houseboat near city center located?

Located in Strop, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Citadel Park, City Museum for Contemporary Art and Leopold Barracks. Muink Park and World of Kina are also within 15 minutes. Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station is 22 minutes by foot and Ghent (GNE-Sint-Pieters Train Station) is 22 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful place in a historic city with a very welcoming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
There is a small market within walking distance. The tram into town is also close. The boat was pleasant to stay in, and the host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We had an amazing stay on that house boat in Ghent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique place to stay while visiting a beautiful city!

Great stay! Great host! Comfy bed! Close to city center! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most fabulous stay!

What a wonderful stay. I loved all the details. Do breakfast! The host is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All you could ask for from a short stay

BART was a fantastic host and the houseboat was lovely. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and great location - peaceful. Highly recommended. Thank you, Bart, for your warm hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A houseboat with chickens! Quiet clean, nice breakfast. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. 30 minute walk to old-town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bart is a fantastic host. The boat house room was fun, hopefully he’ll be able to get AC installed in the future. Very convenient to the tram and a few restaurants. We’ll definitely stay there again when in Ghent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zacchary I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, Bart was a great host, sitting on the deck of the boat with breakfast was a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

JF C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acceuil prévenant et soigne. Un tres joli logement atypique, décoré avec soin et parfaitement dans le thème. Le bateau est a deux pas du tram pour visiter le centre ville. Un endroit calme et reposant qui le rend tres agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Tolle Erfahrung

Liebevoll eingerichtetes Schiff, toller, hilfsbereiter Eigner. Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cédric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sejour original

Sejour depaysant et original, hôte tres sympathique
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gent als Tagesausflug

Das Hausboot ist sehr schön. Von innen sehr gut und modern eingerichtet. Auf dem Deck müsste man den Boden etwas in Ordnung bringen. Der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück tip top. Wir waren sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. R.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Bart

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