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1898 The Post & Porter's house

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Luxury
1.401298464324817E-45 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Historic elegance in Ghent's heart

Commanding the center of Ghent, this stunning historic hotel offers beautifully appointed rooms with exquisite modern amenities. Enjoy unforgettable views and a serene atmosphere, all within walking distance to the city's major attractions and finest dining options.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is AED 835
AED 973 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Letter

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark wooden wardrobe with glass doors, and a framed picture on the wall.

Stamp

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Postcard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Envelope

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with a view of the city, and a framed picture on the wall.

Carriage

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A table with chairs on a rooftop, overlooking a historic church with pointed towers.

Carriage with Private Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a view of the city through the window.

Suite 19

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window.

Suite 23

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a wooden staircase, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a suitcase.

Suite 2

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Junior Suite 39

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Tower Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a reading chair. There is a bookshelf and a wardrobe.

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy living room with a dark green wall, a wooden dresser, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Suite 18

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a book, and a bottle.

Letter

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Elite Suite | Terrace/patio

Elite Suite

  • City view
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Suite

  • City view
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ghent City Centre, a neighborhood in Ghent, 1898 The Post & Porter's house is near a train station. St. Nicholas' Church and St. Michael's Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bijloke Music Center and World of Kina: The Garden. Leopold Barracks and Ghent University Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Ghent travel guide
Map
Graslei 16, Ghent, 9000

What's nearby

  • A historic cathedral with tall spires, a bustling street with cafes, and a tram in the background.
    St. Nicholas' Church
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and flags.
    Ghent Town Hall
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A historic square with a statue of a religious scene, surrounded by old buildings and a tall church tower.
    Saint Bavo Cathedral
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A historic castle with a moat, a bridge, and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Gravensteen Castle
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Korenmarkt Square
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Publika
    4 min walk
  • Café Bornhem
    4 min walk
  • The Cobbler
    1 min walk
  • Missy Sippy Blues & Roots Club
    3 min walk

About this property

1898 The Post & Porter's house

  • Luxury upscale hotel in the city center
  • A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at 1898 The Post & Porter's house. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
    • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
    • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1898 The Post & Porter's house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1898 The Post & Porter's house?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1898 The Post & Porter's house on 26 August 2026 start from AED 835, excluding 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at 1898 The Post & Porter's house?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at 1898 The Post & Porter's house?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is 1898 The Post & Porter's house located?

Located in Ghent City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps from Korenmarkt Square, Grasbrug, and St. Michael's Bridge. St. Nicholas' Church and Old Meat Market Hall are just steps away. Ghent-Dampoort Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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