Title: houseboat near city center Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # houseboat near city center ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/bdf77846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/11957abf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/a26faf73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/29970682.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/ba982dda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location houseboat near city center provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Water view £143 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### houseboat near city center Welcome aboard houseboat 'Bellevue', the perfect place for a stay in Ghent. Located on the water of the Upper Scheldt, we offer a comfortable guesthouse for up to three people. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the water while being only minutes away from the vibrant city center. Your stay is the entire prow of the boat, and includes a double bedroom, a single bedroom, a breakfast room, a bathroom, a separate shower, and a toilet. You can also use the spacious terrace on the deck. A self-service breakfast can be provided at 15 euros/person. Private underground parking can be rented at 10 euros/day ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 861 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk hours vary at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.033688,3.735001&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:skovHwnxU%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40Y%40WBW%40W%40YBWBWBWBWBWDWBWDWDUBWDUDWFUDUFWFUDUFUFSFUFSHUFSHSFSHSHSHSHQHQHSJQJQHOJQJOHQLOHOLMJOJMJOLMJMLKLMLKJKLKLKLKLINILILILGNILGLGNGLENGNELENCLENCNCNCLCNANANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBLBNBNBNDLBNDNDLFNDLFNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNHJJLJLJLJLJJLLJLLJLLNJLJNJLJNJNJPJNJPHNJPHPHRHPJPHRHRFRHRFRHRFTFRHTFTFRDTFTDVFTDTDVDTDVDTBVDVBVBVBVBVBVBVBX%40V%40V%40VBX%3FV%40X%40V%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAX%3FVCVAXAVAVCXCVCVCVCVCVCVEVCTEVEVETEVETGTETGTETGTGTITGRGTIRGRIRGRIRIPKRIPIPIPKPIPKPKNKNKNKNKNKNKLMLKLMLMLKLMJMJMJMJKHOJMHMHMHOFMHMFOFMDOFMDODODMDODOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOEMCOGOEMGOEMGMGOIMGMIMIOIMKMIMKMKKKMKMMMMKKMOKMKMKOMOIMMQIOKOKQIQKQKQIQIQISIQISISGSISGSIUGSGUGUGUESGWGUEUGUEWEUCWEWEUCWEWCWCWCWCWCWAYAWCWAYAWAWAY%3FWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2nftEGXBGCfWKPUdOh5QzM8fVt8=) Gent, Vlaams Gewest #### What's nearby - Ghent University Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Ghent University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Saint Bavo Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles - Flanders Expo - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles - Gravensteen Castle - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles #### Getting around - Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station - 8 min drive - Brussels Airport (BRU) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafetaria Strop - ‬7 min walk - ‪Jilles - ‬8 min walk - ‪Kingslize Premium Pizza - ‬8 min walk - ‪Junoboat Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪Taste It - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is houseboat near city center pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at houseboat near city center ? > As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at houseboat near city center on 30 Sept 2025 start from £143.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ghent-Hotels-Unieke-Woonbootervaring-Nabij-Het-Bruisende-Centrum-Van-Gent.h95086888.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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. St. Peter's Abbey and Ghent International Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station is 22 minutes by foot and Ghent (GNE-Sint-Pieters Train Station) is 22 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## houseboat near city center Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael T. 26 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Wonderful place in a historic city with a very welcoming host. ##### Michael T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan F. 4 Jul 2024 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! ##### Ryan F. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew P. 6 Sept 2024 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. ##### Andrew P. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric 31 Aug 2024 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 ##### Eric Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne H. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Tolle Erfahrung Liebevoll eingerichtetes Schiff, toller, hilfsbereiter Eigner. Jederzeit wieder! ##### Susanne H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cédric D. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sejour original Sejour depaysant et original, hôte tres sympathique ##### Cédric D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy W. 12 Jul 2024 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. ##### Nancy W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander G. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay We had an amazing stay on that house boat in Ghent! ##### Alexander G. 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