Title: houseboat near city center Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=7490&destination=Ghent%2C+Flemish+Region%2C+Belgium&selected=95086888&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # houseboat near city center ## Photo gallery for houseboat near city center ![Outdoor dining - houseboat near city center (Gent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/bdf77846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - houseboat near city center (Gent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/573975c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - houseboat near city center (Gent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/a26faf73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot - houseboat near city center (Gent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/cd97c9f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - houseboat near city center (Gent)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95086900/95086888/54ec2e0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies houseboat near city center provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Water view £140 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### 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 - 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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 Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Strop, a neighbourhood in Ghent. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve and Citadel Park, while City Museum for Contemporary Art and STAM Ghent City Museum are cultural highlights. Ghent University Botanical Garden and Vooruit Arts Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ghent travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ghent.dx7490) [View more Houseboats in Ghent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ghent-Houseboats.d7490-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Citadel Park which includes a statue or sculpture, a garden and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276466/27367be5-37af-4c90-a933-63358e7a3f1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Citadel Park 12 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Ghent, Belgium, at sunset in spring with a rainbow. Historic city where you can see both Korenlei and Graslei as the river Lys (Leie) passes through the middle. Common place for tourists and students.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098910/fd5de8f9-8bf0-418d-bba1-afde701bd564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ghent University 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Ghent International Convention Center 12 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Ghent University Hospital 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Capitole Theatre 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station 8 min drive - Brussels Airport (BRU) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - Maison W 9 min walk - Kaffee De Planck 10 min walk - Bocca 8 min walk - Cozette 9 min walk - Achturenhuis 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is houseboat near city center pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at houseboat near city center ? ### How much is parking at houseboat near city center ? ### What time is check-in at houseboat near city center ? ### What time is check-out at houseboat near city center ? ### Where is houseboat near city center located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## houseboat near city center Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Most fabulous stay! What a wonderful stay. I loved all the details. Do breakfast! The host is amazing. ##### Kim M. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mrs. R. 13 Nov 2025 ##### Mrs. R. 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