houseboat near city center

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A modern outdoor seating area with a view of a canal and boats, a cat, and a building in the background.
A cat sitting in front of a building with a wooden door and windows.
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

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ghent University

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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

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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
  • Capitole Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ghent Christmas Market - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingslize Premium Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maison W - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kaffee De Planck - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bocca - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yammi Yammi - ‬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. World of Kina and St. Peter's Abbey 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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