De Draecke Hostel offers accommodations in Ghent, only 0.6 mi away from the city center. Guests can enjoy an on-site bar and free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. Rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. There is a shared lounge at the property where guests can sit, relax and enjoy a drink. Ghent Christmas Market is 2297 feet from De Draecke Hostel, while Design Museum Ghent is 656 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Brussels international airport, 43 mi from De Draecke Hostel and is very accessible by public transport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Ghent, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Sustainability
This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.

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    Green Key (FEE)
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    HI-Q&S Certified

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    United States United States
    Great location, staff, bedding that was provided was very nice quality, seemed starched and pressed not just washed. All was very clean
  • Ana
    Spain Spain
    The hostel is very well located to visit the city. You can walk everywhere. You can buy the citycard/pass there. Staff were helpful. I stayed in a private room with a bathroom. It was quiet and clean. The breakfast, which was included in the...
  • Muhammad
    India India
    It was a pleasant experience. It has good staff, a lovely location, and is hygienic.
  • Ozan
    Turkey Turkey
    It is very close to the city center. Rooms are ok. Good value for the stay.
  • Thurow
    United States United States
    Location was unbeatable, right across a canal from the castle- gesellig charm, cansl views, and the scent woodsmoke when you step out the door. A great selection of Dutch game, and desk clerk had recs of what to play- perfect for Christmas
  • Denis
    Lithuania Lithuania
    The location is very good, 5 min from the city center. The room was quite big, there was plenty of space to put your bags or luggage and there were big lockers. Also the room has its own shower and toilet, they were clean and big. Breakfast was...
  • Howard
    Canada Canada
    The location is the best part of the hostel. It’s walking distance to the Center and the castles. There many restaurants and bars nearby. As for the hostel, the room is clean, the bed is comfortable and the breakfast is very good. I’d definitely...
  • Daniel
    Spain Spain
    Very clean, tidy and I like that there's individual lockers in the room. Also the breakfast is very good for a hostel. There's sugar free muesli, plain yogurt, milk ,cheese and ham, bread and spreads as well as coffee,baked eggs, really great to...
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    Loved the FEMALE DORM option, location, staff, breakfast, and price.
  • Jacob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and great staff. Good facilities in general.

Area info

Amenities of De Draecke Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Packed lunches
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about De Draecke Hostel