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About this property
This former monastery offers rooms in the centre of Ghent, only 10 minutes’ walk from the Belfry. PoortAckere dates from 1278 and offers unique character, free Wi-Fi and a garden terrace. Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent are the old nun’s cells, situated in the historic building. The rooms have a shared bathroom. The restaurant serves elegant cuisine in the dining hall which features a high arched ceiling and gothic windows. There is a cosy bar in the Rector's old office Alijn House and the Design Museum are both within a 10-minute walk from the monastery. PoortAckere Guesthouse is 45 minutes’ drive from Brugge.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Karolina
Poland“An absolutely lovely place! The atmosphere of an old monastery is pretty magical. It's quiet, cozy and charming. The personnel was very helpful, the room and bathrooms were perfectly clean, and even though I booked a "budget" room option, it felt...”- Clive
Saudi Arabia“Unusual being a previous monastery. Staff were very helpful” - Kyle
United Kingdom“Fantastic setting in an old monastery with loads of character. The old chapel is well worth a look.” - Matia
United States“Amazing location, super close to everything. You can walk or take tram/bus from main station very easily. The building is gorgeous if a little confusing to navigate. The single rooms have a sink in the room and then a separate shared shower and...” - Parsley87
Germany“Atmosphere, aesthetic, nice softdrink in the entrance, coffee and tea on the floor, lovely courtyard, evening bar, former gothic church” - Linda
Australia“It has a lovely atmosphere, tranquil and full of history. Staff are lovely and helpful, the location is perfect.” - Jip
Netherlands“Very nice old monistery with lots of character. Walking distance from the old center of Ghent” - Paulina
Italy“I liked a lot the experience of staying in an old monastery. The bed was very comfortable and the room cozy.” - Zhuoqi Netherlands“The old monastery atmosphere was simply just wonderful. I was amazed by how peaceful and how beautiful everything is. I was provided bath rope, slippers, shower cap and towels. The shower and toilet were very clean. My room smelled so nice as...”
- Beichen United Kingdom“Unique experience of living in a nun’s cell :) Staff were extraordinarily friendly. Fascinating location. Walking distance to the university and allows you to explore the quieter side of the city centre and the excellent local cafes.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
When booking [5] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please inform Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
