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 Guesthouse PoortAckere

Oude Houtlei 56, Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai, 9000 Ghent, Belgium – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 486 reviews)

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8.3
Very Good
486 reviews

What I did like is location and the character of the old building, with a nice garden. It seems that people either love the place or detest it. I think that with a little loving tender care this place could be great. Stayed in the budget single room with shared bathroom. Bathrooms and toilets were clean.

Lanab Japan

The location is great and the ambiance is totally unique.. takes you back in time.. definitely a great historic hotel to visit!

Manashree India

beautiful setting close to the heart of Gent and it’s quite affordable.

Robin United States of America

I loved its historical roots- the public spaces are lovely, architectural features, the chapel, the breakfast and bar areas. staff was incredibly helpful, accommodating in every way. The location was phenomenal: the gateway to the Centrum. Breakfast was great; the option of eating in the garden is nice. My small room was a bargain and I appreciated the cost savings.

Kathleen United States of America

Good value, nice ambience (despite the accommodations being fairly basic), excellent breakfast.

Christopher United States of America

Perfect location, super close to the centre. Really beautiful place too, amazing to stay in a place with history.

Vlada United Kingdom

The spirit of the place is really something. 10 minutes from the main bars and attractions of the city. Good price. Clean and "spartanic" rooms.

Nikita Germany

The staff is extremely friendly. Particularly Juan Diego and the woman in the reception. They make people feel welcomed. The building is a treasure for those interested in places full of character and history. The location is quite central. You could/should come up with a frequent client program, because I am coming back! :)

J Netherlands

Delightful atmospheric hotel in a former monastery - comes complete with its own chapel and lots of intriguing nooks and crannies. Wish I'd had a bit more time there, as the bar looked very comfortable and I'd have enjoyed a slow drink there! Good location only a few minutes' walk from central sites of Ghent.

Alexander United Kingdom

Great location Basic comfortable rooms Unique experience

Lee Germany
8.3
Very Good
486 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “What I did like is location and the character of the old building, with a nice garden. It seems that people either love the place or detest it.”
    Lanab Lanab Japan Japan
  • “The location is great and the ambiance is totally unique.. takes you back in time.. definitely a great historic hotel to visit!”
    Manashree Manashree India India
  • “beautiful setting close to the heart of Gent and it’s quite affordable.”
    Robin Robin United States of America United States of America
  • “I loved its historical roots- the public spaces are lovely, architectural features, the chapel, the breakfast and bar areas. staff was incredibly helpful, accommodating in every way.”
    Kathleen Kathleen United States of America United States of America
  • “Good value, nice ambience (despite the accommodations being fairly basic), excellent breakfast.”
    Christopher Christopher United States of America United States of America
  • “Perfect location, super close to the centre. Really beautiful place too, amazing to stay in a place with history.”
    Vlada Vlada United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The spirit of the place is really something. 10 minutes from the main bars and attractions of the city. Good price. Clean and "spartanic" rooms.”
    Nikita Nikita Germany Germany
  • “The staff is extremely friendly. Particularly Juan Diego and the woman in the reception. They make people feel welcomed.”
    J J Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Delightful atmospheric hotel in a former monastery - comes complete with its own chapel and lots of intriguing nooks and crannies.”
    Alexander Alexander United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location Basic comfortable rooms Unique experience”
    Lee Lee Germany Germany

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.8

This former monastery offers rooms in the center of Ghent, only a 10 minute walk from the Belfry. PoortAckere dates from 1278 and offers unique character, free Wi-Fi and a terrace on the grounds.

Guesthouse PoortAckere has a range of rooms, including the old nun’s quarters, situated throughout the historic building. Some of 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 also a drinks menu featuring a range of beers to compliment the dishes offered.

Alijn House and the Design Museum are both within a 10-minute walk from the monastery. PoortAckere Guesthouse is a 45 minute drive from Bruges.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ghent, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Your stay will include:
Free WiFi Terrace

Guesthouse PoortAckere has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 13, 2009

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ghent, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 486 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.8

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  • Lanab
    JapanJapan
    “What I did like is location and the character of the old building, with a nice garden. It seems that people either love the place or detest it. I think that with a little loving tender care this place could be great. Stayed in the budget single room...”
  • Manashree
    IndiaIndia
    “The location is great and the ambiance is totally unique.. takes you back in time.. definitely a great historic hotel to visit!”
  • Robin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “beautiful setting close to the heart of Gent and it’s quite affordable.”
  • Kathleen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I loved its historical roots- the public spaces are lovely, architectural features, the chapel, the breakfast and bar areas. staff was incredibly helpful, accommodating in every way. The location was phenomenal: the gateway to the Centrum. Breakfast...”
  • Christopher
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Good value, nice ambience (despite the accommodations being fairly basic), excellent breakfast.”
  • Vlada
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Perfect location, super close to the centre. Really beautiful place too, amazing to stay in a place with history.”
  • Nikita
    GermanyGermany
    “The spirit of the place is really something. 10 minutes from the main bars and attractions of the city. Good price. Clean and "spartanic" rooms.”
  • J
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “The staff is extremely friendly. Particularly Juan Diego and the woman in the reception. They make people feel welcomed. The building is a treasure for those interested in places full of character and history. The location is quite central. You...”
  • Alexander
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Delightful atmospheric hotel in a former monastery - comes complete with its own chapel and lots of intriguing nooks and crannies. Wish I'd had a bit more time there, as the bar looked very comfortable and I'd have enjoyed a slow drink there! Good...”
  • Lee
    GermanyGermany
    “Great location Basic comfortable rooms Unique experience”
Property questions and answers
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  • how is the parking
    Monasterium PoortAckere has two parking lots for about 50 cars. The barrier opens automatically if you want to enter our car park. Parking costs 15,00 EUR per car per night. It is not possible to reserve a parking space.
    Answered on November 18, 2021
  • Hi. Are the shared toilets/bathrooms male-female segregated ?
    Dear guest, of course are they segregated
    Answered on March 23, 2022
  • Is there a safe space for motorbike parking in the property and is there any charge
    We have a spacious parking lot at our hotel but you can’t reserve a parking space. The price for the parking is 15 euros per night, you can park your car until 14:00 on the day of checkout.
    Asked about: Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on May 17, 2022
  • how many floors to climb?
    We also have elevator
    Answered on October 6, 2021
  • Greetings, do you have secure storage for one bicycle please? Thankyou
    Wij helpen u graag verder om aan te duiden waar u uw fiets kan plaatsen. Deze bewaakte parking is niet overdekt maar wordt ’s nachts afgesloten tussen 23:00 en 7:00.
    Answered on July 26, 2022

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • St Michael's Church
    0.1 miles
  • St Michael's Bridge
    0.2 miles
  • School van Toen
    0.2 miles
  • Graslei and Korenlei Ghent
    0.2 miles
  • Design Museum Ghent
    0.3 miles
  • St. Nicholas' Church
    0.3 miles
  • Flanders Opera Ghent
    0.3 miles
  • Great Butchers' Hall
    0.3 miles
  • Old Fish Market
    0.3 miles
  • Glass Alley
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant du progres
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Dragon
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Ghent Christmas Market
    0.4 miles
  • Gent-Sint-Pieters Train Station
    1.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Antwerp International Airport
    33.2 miles
  • Zaventem Airport
    35 miles
  • Ostend - Bruges International Airport
    38.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Guesthouse PoortAckere

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

When booking [5] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform Guesthouse PoortAckere of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.