Hostel Uppelink, Ghent
Overview
Located approximately a 25-minute stroll from the 19th - century Citadelpark, Hostel Uppelink Ghent offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a parking garage. The hostel lies in the Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai district, and the nearest bus stop, Gent Korenmarkt, is about 600 feet away.
Location
Located only 5 minutes by foot from the 91 - metre - tall Ghent Cloth Hall Belfry, this hostel is a short way from shopping venues such as Vrijdagmarkt Square. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Uppelink hostel is 2.1 miles from Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve.
You can enjoy proximity to the preserved 10th-century moated Gravensteen Castle, which is just 6 minutes' stroll away, or visit the dutch-speaking Ghent University, which is in proximity to the Ghent accommodation.
The hostel is located around 1 mile from Train Ghent-Dampoort train station.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy a lounge bar. For dinner, guests have the option of dining at Du Progres, located a stone's throw from Uppelink hostel, or at De Grill, situated merely a 5-minute walk away. Guests can cook in a shared kitchen.
Leisure & Business
The Ghent property can also arrange kayaking and cycling for active guests.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Recommended for:
Free walking tours
Join daily English and Spanish tours starting at 10:00 and 13:00, exploring Ghent's landmarks like Saint Michael's Bridge and Gravensteen.
Belgian beer tasting
Attend the weekly beer tasting every Thursday, sampling local brews in the hostel's bar overlooking the city's three towers.
Kayak the Leie River
Rent a kayak to paddle along the Leie, passing under Sint-Michielshelling and by the medieval Gravensteen castle.
Cycling to Graffiti Street
Borrow a bike to ride through Ghent's center, including stops at Werregarenstraat (Graffiti Street) and Saint Nicholas' Church.
Location
Convenient Location
Ghent City Center is nearby, along with St. Bavo's Cathedral and Korenmarkt for easy access to attractions.
Historic Neighborhood
The historic Patershol district features narrow streets, local eateries, and sites like Gravensteen Castle and Vrijdagmarkt.
Local Bites to Try
Amadeus Ghent 1, Pakhuis, and Restaurant De Graslei offer Belgian cuisine, barbecue dishes, and local seafood specialties.
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