1898 The Post & Porter's house

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Suite 23 | Bathroom
Family Suite | Terrace/patio
Interior
Suite 19

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Graslei 16, Ghent, 9000
  • Place, Korenmarkt Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghent Town Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravensteen Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

Letter

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

Stamp

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

Postcard

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

Envelope

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

Carriage

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

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

Suite 19

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

Suite 23

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

Suite 2

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

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

Tower Suite

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

Loft

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

Suite 18

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

Letter

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

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

Elite Suite

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

Family Suite

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

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About the area

Ghent

City center stay.With a stay at this Ghent City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Korenmarkt Square and St. Michael's Bridge. Grasbrug and St. Nicholas' Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Korenmarkt Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Nicholas' Church - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ghent Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gravensteen Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

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
  • ‪Mòris - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mokabon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cobbler - ‬1 min walk

About this property

1898 The Post & Porter's house

4-star luxury hotel in Ghent City Centre
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury 1898 The Post & Porter's house. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Ghent hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is 1898 The Post & Porter's house to the airport?

1898 The Post & Porter's house is 45.8 mi (64-min drive) away from the Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1898 The Post & Porter's house on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $307, 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.

Does 1898 The Post & Porter's house have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 1898 The Post & Porter's house.

Does 1898 The Post & Porter's house offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at 1898 The Post & Porter's house, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 40 for adults and EUR 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at 1898 The Post & Porter's house?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at 1898 The Post & Porter's house?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

Does 1898 The Post & Porter's house have a pool?

1898 The Post & Porter's house does not have a pool.

Does 1898 The Post & Porter's house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is 1898 The Post & Porter's house to downtown Ghent?

1898 The Post & Porter's house is 0.2 mi away from Ghent.

1898 The Post & Porter's house Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 824 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were plesant, good aesthetic, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yin-Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very nice and friendly. Room is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super location and ambience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, prime position wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top hotel. So charming and whimsical! Great staff, food and attention to detail. I would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quirky hotel with friendly welcoming staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have the chance to stay here, you should! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the room was spacious and clean, and the amenities were exceptional. It’s centrally located and walkable to great shops and restaurants. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We relaxed very much!! Good location and friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Truly unique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located in the centre of the old city and a short walking distance to many of the key attractions of the city. Wonderfully friendly staff and thoughtfully decorated. A really pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing! Best hotel room we have stayed in to date,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, amazing people and very walkable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BriannaMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff with great recommendations . The Coobler was an awesome experience and the bartenders were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were amazing. The staff were excellent. Loved the breakfast room and bar. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable stay. Will definitely recommend to our friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An awesome place to stay. Staff was very friendly and breakfast was delicious. Try the omelette!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arnaldo R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1898 The Post is not only centrally located but a gem of a building (the old post office). Everything from the decor, the food, the staff’s treatment exudes elegance and sophistication. Thanks to the wonderful experience, specially to (hopefully Thomas) who is the perfect and most charming host!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s the most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stay 💖
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hotel. The room was fantastic with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025