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Hotel The Boatel

Top rated by guests

River view, Street view, Quiet street view

Night, Natural landscape

Day, Cycling, River view, storage

Lobby or reception

9.4Outstanding

(940 Ratings)

"Location , everything about the experience were brilliant"

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(940 Ratings)

Docked boat in Ghent

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this docked boat rental

Set 2625 feet from St Bavo's Cathedral, Hotel The Boatel is located in Ghent. Free WiFi access is available in this boat.

Amenities at Hotel The Boatel

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Accessible Parking

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Ironing facilities

Safe

Key access

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Map of Ghent

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Parc du Cinquantenaire

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

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Top rated by guests

9.4Outstanding

(940 Ratings)

"Location , everything about the experience were brilliant"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(940 Ratings)

Docked boat in Ghent

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Ghent

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Parc du Cinquantenaire

About this docked boat rental

Set 2625 feet from St Bavo's Cathedral, Hotel The Boatel is located in Ghent. Free WiFi access is available in this boat.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Accessible Parking

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Ironing facilities

Safe

Key access

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(940 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Host is one of the best ever.

Location , everything about the experience were brilliant

10.0 / 10.0

Memorable, unique and we will be back!

The Boatel was conveniently located a short walk from all the main attractions in the city centre. Sven the owner made sure that our stay was special and comfortable.

Could have had a coffee machine/kettle in the room and a fridge.

9.0 / 10.0

Friendly welcome in the city centre and a fun stay in a very neat room on a boat!

Very relaxed check in and accommodation. Nearby the city centre. Sven is very informative and helpful and a friendly help.

All ok

10.0 / 10.0

Great place, defo recommend

Quirky, great location and great host

No comment to add

10.0 / 10.0

Greta

My stay was really.pleasant Sven it’s super attentive and kind . The room was very cute and the view amazing :) Bed it's very comfortable and the breakfast it's excelent. I would choose it again without a doubt!

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic and unique stay, not to be missed!

Great breakfast, Captain Sven our host even went out of his way to get vegan and gluten free options for us - we were very spoiled!

Can't think of anything we didn't like - we had a great time!

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect cozy stay with amazing breakfast and gracious host

We had an amazing stay at the Boatel. Everything was far better than we ever expected. Bed was extremely comfortable and room was large. Breakfast was so delicious and plentiful with fresh pastries from a bakery every morning as well as homemade Jam from Captain Sven our host.

Nothing !

10.0 / 10.0

A very comfortable, unique stay in a perfect place to explore Gent.

The Boatel us in a quiet place, perfect to explore Gent. Our room was spacious and beautifully decorated. The breakfast was delicious. Looking from our room onto the river was a real treat.

Can’t think of anything.

9.0 / 10.0

The hotel was very clean and comfortable

Breakfast was delicious, fresh and plenty of options Short walk to the train station and a longer walk into the city. Ghent is an interesting medieval town with lots to explore. There is an excellent cafe/restaurant called De Dikke Zeil, a short walk up the road that is very charming and the food is excellent.

10.0 / 10.0

Hotel Boatel

Fabulous breakfast with choices including homemade jam and fresh pastries from the bakery. Great room on the boat. Captain Sven was really helpful with directions and routes for sightseeing in Ghent. A great stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Unusual property

Unusual location

Parking slightly difficult

10.0 / 10.0

It made our stay in Ghent a memorable to be cherished moment!

The breakfast was beyond delicious & generous & fresh - one of the best ever! Our Captain host uber-accommodating, gracious, fun with a Nordic deadpan sense of humor, and above all very nice and dedicated to make our stay the best ever, which it was.

Noting, all was GREAT

8.0 / 10.0

Quirky option, very central location

The host was helpful and the breakfast was excellent, including a soft-boiled egg. It's a very cute location, with the bedroom floor actually below water level.

I had to manage the temperature in the room quite carefully, so as not to have a window open with the light on in case mosquitos got in. The plumbing was a bit original, being on a boat, so one had to wait for water to drain out of the shower and then turn it in again.

10.0 / 10.0

Great Location, very friendly staff, perfect for a Ghent visit

Very friendly host, great continental breakfast, great recommendations for a City Tour

nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Trip to Gent

Very peaceful setting. Sven was relaxed and amusing. Breakfast was good. Location was also good, about 10 mins walk into main centre.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Fantastic stay on the water in Ghent. Super comfy beds. Lovely breakfast with fresh bread and pastries. Captain Sven is an amazing host, super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back. Thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay while in Gent

It was a lovely and very clean and comfortable room

Everything was great, including breakfast

8.0 / 10.0

Met our expectations. Sven was very welcoming and provided a tourist book for us on check in

Location was good .. on the canal Breakfast was nice Room was large and comfy Loved sitting up on deck with a drink just chilling

Nothing really

10.0 / 10.0

House boat

Super clean. Really good location, walkable everywhere. Staff excellent and very helpful. Breakfast was fresh and plentiful. Never been in a place so clean. Well worth staying here.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

A beautiful place to stay in a beautiful and friendly city.

Boutique and unique, the Boatel is a beautifully well kept floating hotel. Captain Sven is a welcoming host and provided me with a marked up map guide for a scenic circular walk along the canals, bridges and towers of Ghent.

Leaving!

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay for couple

The breakfast was amazing. The host was very friendly and helpful. And the atmosphere of was overall peaceful and warm.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Everything, this boat is super nice and comfy 😌.

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10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Everything was perfect!! The experience of living in a boat in the centre of historical Gent was unique! We woke up in the morning and saw the ducks outside of the window! Captain Sven was very polite and kind! Thank you very much!!

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

location comfortable bed amazing breakfast

the bathroom is very clean but sometimes there is a bad smell.

10.0 / 10.0

A fabulous stay on a fabulous boat - Sven had thought of everything to make our stay a happy one.

Being on the water; Cosy, clean room with large comfortable bed; Inclusive delicious breakfast; Great welcome from host Sven; Pleasant walk into the centre across the nearby bridge and taking in the atmosphere by the canals and browsing the book and flower markets on a sunny Sunday morning; Meeting friendly local people.

Not at all the fault of the host but the area had been just been declared a low emission zone from the week preceding our stay and also the on-street parking very close to the boat was no longer available for longer than 5 hours. But it was only about a 10-minute walk to the railway station car park which was 18 euros for 24 hours. I would advise going straight to this car par, or, if wanting to drop luggage first, take your all your relevant car documents with you to enable you to register with the low emission zone within the recommended 24 hours.

10.0 / 10.0

Very high quality and service for an affordable price.

The Boatel is an excellent value. it is not a luxury hotel, but the value there is amazing. Captain Sven is a great host and will go out of his way to make you feel at home. The rooms are simple but clean and comfortable. It is a unique experience to be able to stay on a boat on the canal and I really enjoyed it. The location is great, a quick walk to all the sights in Gent. The breakfast is better than hotels that charge two or three times as much. A great value overall, very high quality.

10.0 / 10.0

Chilled out mini break in an immaculate houseboat in the center of Gent

Great location, spotlessly clean, lovely breakfast, spacious room and of course an awesome host who was happy to help us in every way.

Going home 😢

10.0 / 10.0

Best place to stay in Gent

great location, living on boat, super clean, friendly host

9.0 / 10.0

don t hesitate!

Clean, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast

10.0 / 10.0

Great hotel with a difference

Friendly and helpful host. Being able to relax on deck.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

great property to stay in in Gent

beautiful hotel Sven the host was a pleasure to stay with nice breakfast good location 15 mins walk to city centre very comfortable large bed

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing Hotel!

Room literally in a boat, amazing experience, super close to the city center of Gand (wonderful city by the way). The owner treated us in the best way possible, welcoming and kind! Recommend it!

10.0 / 10.0

Great place

A brilliant experience! So unique, and really friendly and well run. Loved watching the sunset from my port window and seeing the ducks right outside in the morning. Lovely outdoor seating area on the terrace too. Great breakfasts.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Living on a boat

It's never been an experience to live on a boat - and it is a great experience now! Welcoming and very helpful hotel owner, pleasant room with real ship windows; great breakfast with the best quality products from organic farms, very close to the Old Town, and the last but not the least - very good Wifi connection.

FAQs

Is parking included with this docked boat?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel The Boatel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this docked boat?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this docked boat. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hotel The Boatel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this docked boat is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hotel The Boatel?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and balcony/terrace.

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