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Reviews of KaBa Hostel

Filips van Arteveldestraat 35, Binnenstad, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

#31 of 60 hotels in Ghent

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Review score

Based on 635 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very clean and comfortable. i had a double room ensuite.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    10
    I love the yard and kitchen, a strong sense of community
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good facilities especially the shared space. Very nice managers.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was clean and the facilities were great. Very close to the city center.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    9.0
    very good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beds shook easily and a lot

    big kitchen, fridge, small backyard, nice sitting area, very nice staff

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    9.0
    Good vibes overal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room gets too hot and if you open the windows the mosquitos come in. There was a fan and it was broken. It would be nice if the beds had a curtain for privacy.

    Good Wi-Fi, friendly staff, clean, 4euro breakfast that is delicious and very complete, fully equipped kitchen,great location and good vibes overall.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    7.0
    cheap, cozy hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the practical side of things were not the best; in the bedrooms it was only a small locker for things, and not the best organized way to keep everything else, so people’s things were flotting a bit around. every movement of the person in the top bunk made the whole bed shake. we also had to choose between open windows and air through the night or curtains down to keep the sunlight out in the morning. these things are not to bad when you’re sleeping at a cheap hostel though, but the smell in the shower room was really not good, so that didnt feel to hygienic.

    its a great deal for what you have to pay! they have really tried to make this into a cozy hostel, with some success! easy to hang around to get to know people there, in a calm part of the city, but walking distance to everything! the bedrooms were all right, not to crowded there or in the bathrooms. the kitchen was well fit for cooking, and they had a great system for using what people leave of food. check in was smooth!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't think the breakfast was worth paying €4. We had a better complimentary breakfast at our other hostel.

    The room was clean and there were some toiletries provided. The staff was friendly. A 10 minute walk to get to the city center.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I only didn't like that the beds were shaking and making noise even if I move a little bit during my sleep. Other than that, it's a great hostel.

    Almost everything was perfect.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was not in the room and was also used by people from other rooms even though it was written that it was only for guests from our room specifically.

    Very good location. Clean place. Worth it choice.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not too clean, especially in the bathroom.

    Nice staff.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2022

    9.0
    Great place, cosy, friendly comfortable and good value. Great coffee!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outdated sign on the front door ( always kept shut) giving "cCovid" reduced reception hours. I arrived earlier than official check in time - on a Sunday, believed the sign and wandered around for two hours until returning. The door was locked still - but reception was open and responded to the bell. Had the sign not confused matters I'd have been settled in 2 hrs earlier !!

    it's described as "cosy" it's certainly not one of the mega commercial backpacker hostels. Given its size it's understandable it doesn't have a bar - but that didn't stop the world turning. Loved it. Felt like the sort of travellers hostel I remember -;but not on an old fashioned or dated way. Just in atmosphere. (@64 I'm not the youngest traveller - but it's place like this that keep you travelling and keep you feeling young

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great position, good service

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. One if the best places I've stayed in. Everything was perfect. I'd recommend it to everyone.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the pillow is quite uncomfortable and a lot of mosquitoes bitten me at night

    the staff is super friendly and cute, good breakfast and cute cat

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    that I could cook my breakfast

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    except the floor because when you walk

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2022

    7.0
    Trendy and nice!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing much to complaint lol.

    The place is well decorated and furnished with old and trendy designs in the hallway and the living corners. Cool!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    9.0
    Overall, good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    You get exactly what you pay for. Clean hostel in a good location. The rooms were quiet and the beds were comfortable. Sheets are provided and towels are extra to rent.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2022

    10
    This place was the surprise of my second stay in Belgium. It is great value for money and the location is great. You clo
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lights in the bunk beds run a little hot.

    It has a cool vibe to it!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2022

    8.0
    had a very please stay at Kaba Hostel, would recommend to anyone staying in Ghent:)
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bunk bed was a little squeaky, so every little movement could be heard, but not the end of the world.

    the facilities available were very well equipped and clean. wifi also worked very well and location was pretty close to everything.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, not to like tbh

    The location and the facities

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was fine. Cost is a little higher than usual in hostels, but this may also be the baseline in Belgium. Location and facilities were very good though.

    Breakfast was great for only 4€. Very nice that the kitchen was open to use, and that eggs were provided, as well as toast, jam, butter, and so forth. The facilities were also great in the hostel.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2022

    10
    Great hostel for solo travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain, wished I could've stayed longer!

    Friendly staff, clean and new amenities. Great backyard and living. Kitchen available with all you need really. Felt very welcome as a solo traveler!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    noise

    communicaton of the staff, kitchen facilities

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    10
    amazing hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing bad to say :)

    staff was awesome, and it was very quiet. beds are fantastic and you get your own shower for the room. situated very well. restaurants near by, awesome traditional bar like a minute away, and if you take a bike you can get to all the main spots in less than 10 min. highly recommended even though the pics give midsummer vibes.

    Stayed in June 2022

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