1898 The Post & Porter's house

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A rustic kitchen with wooden furniture, a checkered floor, and shelves filled with kitchenware.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a bench, and a bookshelf.
A table with chairs on a rooftop, overlooking a historic church with pointed towers.
A spiral staircase with ornate metal railings and wooden handrails, leading to a landing with a wooden table and a door with a glass panel.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a view of the city through the window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $267
$230 nightly
$267 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Graslei 16, Ghent, 9000
  • Place, Korenmarkt Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghent Christmas Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravensteen Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

Letter

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Stamp

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Postcard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Envelope

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Carriage

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Carriage with Private Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite 19

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite 23

  • City view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite 2

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite 39

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tower Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite 18

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Letter

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Elite Suite

  • City view
  • 657 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • City view
  • 958 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ghent

A stay at 1898 The Post & Porter's house places you in the heart of Ghent, steps from Korenmarkt Square and St. Michael's Bridge. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Nicholas' Church and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Michael's Church.

What's nearby

  • Korenmarkt Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Belfry of Ghent - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ghent Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ghent Christmas Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gravensteen Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Merelbeke Station - 11 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Pain Quotidien - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Missy Sippy Blues & Roots Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cobbler - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪De Witte Leeuw - ‬1 min walk

About this property

1898 The Post & Porter's house

1898 The Post & Porter's house offers 38 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ghent hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 40 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 40 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property is located in a car-free zone. Guests may reserve parking by contacting the property to register their license plate and receive an access code for the property's parking facility.

Property is also known as

1898 Post Hotel Ghent
1898 Post Hotel
1898 Post Ghent
1898 Post
1898 The Post Hotel
1898 The Post Ghent
1898 The Post Hotel Ghent

1898 The Post & Porter's house Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 884 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 884 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 884 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 884 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 884 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place in the heart of Ghent. Walking distance to many sites. Excellent room and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely historic hotel with helpful staff in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location Great property Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this hotel. Perfect location, charming hotel, excellent staff and wonderful breakfast. The bar is exceptional with an extensive and elegant cocktail list. This is a 5 star hotel for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel exceeded my expectations. Great location! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the very best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. Absolutely magical. Unique and fantastic. Impeccable service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in a beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Post and Porter's House is in a great location and is within walking distance of two tram stops. The staff was very friendly and helpful whenever we had a question. The rooms are beautifully decorated, very clean and comfortable. We would definitely return to this hotel if we are in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was amazing! We upgraded to the Tower Suite for a good price. This was an amazingly unique room that made us not want to leave. Also in a great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just an extremely elegant and well-run hotel with all the details accounted for, in a perfect location. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was pure 5 star. The property and room was amazing. The location was perfect. Truly a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place.Great location. Amazing cocktail bar. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff were plesant, good aesthetic, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a beautiful hotel in a great location. Views of the church outside our window! They had a great bar at the hotel and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Unique interior design, beautifully done. Very friendly and helpful staff. Late check out and my husband stayed in the (not open) bar lounge for the afternoon whilst I did some sightseeing, as he wasnt feeling great. Fantastic breakfast. We had a large room with an upstairs mezzanine bathroom (beware if you have mobility problems). Despite being in a busy location our room was very quiet. Pricey but truly a wonderful place for a weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is a funky gem in a fantastic location. Staff is what made the stay memorable and fantastic. From Reception, to Bar, to cleaning staff they could not have been nicer and accommodating. This made the trip a joy. Always available to help with suggestions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, prime position wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The locals call this place The Palace and it is an exquisite hotel. Staff greeted us with prosecco and Belgian chocolates. Nice touch! Staff always smiling and extremely friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was lovely if not a little noisy from the public outside as our room was located at the front. The noisy however did strip around midnight. The amenities at the hotel were great and the staff were very helpful, attentive and always smiling. It was our anniversary and they organised a balloon, bottle of sparkling wine and a Belgium waffle in our room on arrival. The honestly bar was a relaxing space. We would definitely visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was better than expected! One of the best hotels I have been.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super location and ambience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel right on the canal! Very centrally located in Gent. The most unique hotel we’ve stayed in! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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If you are staying at this place is probably the best place to stay. Little walk is required from train to bus etc. We took uber back to main train station on the way back, however while you are there, Hotel is located in the center of the Ghent. Easy walk to Gravensteen and other cathedral from there. Hotel itself is like museum with beautiful interior/exterior. We stayed in Letter room, which located in the upper floor. Window facing canal, but can't really see much do to the structure in front of the window, Other rooms might give you a better view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026