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 Hostel Uppelink

Sint-Michielsplein 21, Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai, 9000 Ghent, Belgium – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1349 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
1,349 reviews

the showers and bathrooms so so clean. i was very surprised given the age of the building, I also liked how the doors were all locked with a code controlled by the phone. I loved the view from the room. make sure to get the room with a view if you can

Joanna Canada

Wonderful location. chose the room with the view and was totally worth it. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. the Hostel also offers walking tours and kayaking which adds to the fun.

Bishoy Canada

It’s very nice stuff and very excelled local. I am very enjoyed my stay

Chunchen Taiwan

the staff was amazing and this is a great place to work remote

Alex Romania

the location is amazing . you can go outside and enjoy the view, the bars or just take a seat close the river

Mariela Brazil

Well located in the city centre close to the grocery stores, good restaurants and public transport. The hostel offers activities like walking tours and aquatic activities to do in the Ghent canal, some rooms has an amazing view.

Victor Colombia

-the view from the room is amazing -the shower space are comfy -use the phone as key let the things easier

Jhihjyun Taiwan

The hostal is well located, right next to san Mikel bridge all the important church are near by and is close to pubs, supermarkets etc the ability to use your own cell phon to open the doors is amazing the rooms are clean the smell good the bathrooms are amazing super clean and functional by fart this is the best hostal I have ever stay awesome team and installations is literally like living in a modern Hogwarts

Andrea Chile

easy check-in and out…bathrooms and toilets were clean…nice view from the window

Sharon Philippines

Amazing and unbeatable location and views. Great facilities and price.

Avantyr Argentina
8.7
Excellent
1,349 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “the showers and bathrooms so so clean. i was very surprised given the age of the building, I also liked how the doors were all locked with a code controlled by the phone.”
    Joanna Joanna Canada Canada
  • “Wonderful location. chose the room with the view and was totally worth it. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. the Hostel also offers walking tours and kayaking which adds to the fun.”
    Bishoy Bishoy Canada Canada
  • “It’s very nice stuff and very excelled local. I am very enjoyed my stay”
    Chunchen Chunchen Taiwan Taiwan
  • “the staff was amazing and this is a great place to work remote”
    Alex Alex Romania Romania
  • “the location is amazing . you can go outside and enjoy the view, the bars or just take a seat close the river”
    Mariela Mariela Brazil Brazil
  • “Well located in the city centre close to the grocery stores, good restaurants and public transport.”
    Victor Victor Colombia Colombia
  • “-the view from the room is amazing -the shower space are comfy -use the phone as key let the things easier”
    Jhihjyun Jhihjyun Taiwan Taiwan
  • “The hostal is well located, right next to san Mikel bridge all the important church are near by and is close to pubs, supermarkets etc the ability to use your own cell phon to open the doors is...”
    Andrea Andrea Chile Chile
  • “easy check-in and out…bathrooms and toilets were clean…nice view from the window”
    Sharon Sharon Philippines Philippines
  • “Amazing and unbeatable location and views. Great facilities and price.”
    Avantyr Avantyr Argentina Argentina

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi8.9

Hostel Uppelink offers accommodations in Ghent right next to the Saint Michael's Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and free Wi-Fi at the property. Complimentary walking tours are also offered.

Guests can enjoy a buffet style breakfast every morning.

All rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom.

There is a shared kitchen at the property which offers a beautiful view on the city.

Board games are available at the hostel and guests can enjoy kayak rental, free walking tours and a Belgian beer tasting every Thursday.

A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and canoeing. Ghent Christmas Market is 1,300 feet from Hostel Uppelink, while Graslei and Korenlei Ghent is 350 feet away. The nearest airport is Antwerp International Airport, 33 mi from Hostel Uppelink.

Guests can ask for a complimentary city map. Free walking tours are also proposed.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Hostel Uppelink has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 14, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ghent, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 1,349 reviews
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  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.8
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  • Free WiFi8.9

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  • Joanna
    CanadaCanada
    “the showers and bathrooms so so clean. i was very surprised given the age of the building, I also liked how the doors were all locked with a code controlled by the phone. I loved the view from the room. make sure to get the room with a view if you...”
  • Bishoy
    CanadaCanada
    “Wonderful location. chose the room with the view and was totally worth it. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. the Hostel also offers walking tours and kayaking which adds to the fun.”
  • Chunchen
    TaiwanTaiwan
    “It’s very nice stuff and very excelled local. I am very enjoyed my stay”
  • Alex
    RomaniaRomania
    “the staff was amazing and this is a great place to work remote”
  • Mariela
    BrazilBrazil
    “the location is amazing . you can go outside and enjoy the view, the bars or just take a seat close the river”
  • Victor
    ColombiaColombia
    “Well located in the city centre close to the grocery stores, good restaurants and public transport. The hostel offers activities like walking tours and aquatic activities to do in the Ghent canal, some rooms has an amazing view.”
  • Jhihjyun
    TaiwanTaiwan
    “-the view from the room is amazing -the shower space are comfy -use the phone as key let the things easier”
  • Andrea
    ChileChile
    “The hostal is well located, right next to san Mikel bridge all the important church are near by and is close to pubs, supermarkets etc the ability to use your own cell phon to open the doors is amazing the rooms are clean the smell good the...”
  • Sharon
    PhilippinesPhilippines
    “easy check-in and out…bathrooms and toilets were clean…nice view from the window”
  • Avantyr
    ArgentinaArgentina
    “Amazing and unbeatable location and views. Great facilities and price.”

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • St Michael's Bridge
    0 miles
  • St Michael's Church
    0 miles
  • Graslei and Korenlei Ghent
    0.1 miles
  • St. Nicholas' Church
    0.1 miles
  • Design Museum Ghent
    0.1 miles
  • Great Butchers' Hall
    0.2 miles
  • School van Toen
    0.2 miles
  • Old Fish Market
    0.2 miles
  • Glass Alley
    0.2 miles
  • Belfry of Ghent
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Ghent Christmas Market
    0.2 miles
  • Gent-Sint-Pieters Train Station
    1.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Antwerp International Airport
    33.1 miles
  • Zaventem Airport
    34.9 miles
  • Ostend - Bruges International Airport
    38.6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Hostel Uppelink

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Hostel Uppelink takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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.

Groups

When booking for more than 7 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Bancontact Hostel Uppelink accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that arrivals after 22:00 can be charged extra and may be refused. Please contact the property directly to inform them about your expected arrival time.

Breakfast is served between 8:00-10:00.

The bar is open until 23:00.

Two free walking tour start at 10:00 and 13:00 on a daily basis. The tours are in English and Spanish.

Minors need to be accompanied by an adult.

Parking is available at parking garage, P+R The Loop/Expo. Guests can then take tram 1 to the city center.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Hostel Uppelink

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hostel Uppelink by:

    • Train 1h 20min

  • The prices at Hostel Uppelink may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hostel Uppelink offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours

  • Hostel Uppelink is 1,150 feet from the center of Ghent.

  • Check-in at Hostel Uppelink is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.