This urban sanctuary offers a peaceful garden retreat while putting travelers close to city attractions with staff who know exactly how to help visitors explore
Monasterium PoortAckere in the city center feels worlds away with its tranquil garden. Travelers love the practical amenities: a welcoming bar, reliable in-room WiFi, and convenient dry cleaning. The multilingual staff consistently impresses with helpful guidance.
Located in Ghent, Monasterium PoortAckere is in the city center. Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse and St. Nicholas' Church are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Old Meat Market Hall and Old Fish Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ghelamco Arena or Flanders Expo. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking. Visit our Ghent travel guide
9000, Ghent, Oude Houtlei 56
What's nearby
St. Nicholas' Church
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Gravensteen Castle
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Ghent Town Hall
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Saint Bavo Cathedral
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Korenmarkt Square
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station
8 min drive
Brussels Airport (BRU)
60 min drive
Restaurants
De Kastart
3 min walk
Café Bornhem
4 min walk
Poppi Coffee & Wine Bar
5 min walk
Café Labath
2 min walk
The Cobbler
7 min walk
About this property
Monasterium PoortAckere
Hotel located in Ghent City Centre
Consider a stay at Monasterium PoortAckere and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
Luggage storage, 7 meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
Laundry services, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 109 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Blackout drapes/curtains, guidebooks, and local maps
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
Food and drink
Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
A bar/lounge
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
7 meeting rooms
Business center
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Accessibility
No elevator
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Banquet hall
Built in 1278
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Entertainment
32-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 not available
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 25 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
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)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Monasterium
Monasterium PoortAckere
Monasterium PoortAckere Ghent
Monasterium PoortAckere Hotel
Monasterium PoortAckere Hotel Ghent
PoortAckere
PoortAckere Monasterium
Monasterium PoortAckere Hotel
Monasterium PoortAckere Ghent
Monasterium PoortAckere Hotel Ghent
Frequently asked questions
Is Monasterium PoortAckere pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day.
What time is check-in at Monasterium PoortAckere?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Monasterium PoortAckere?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).
Where is Monasterium PoortAckere located?
Located in Ghent City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of School of Yesteryear and St. Michael's Church. St. Michael's Bridge and Monastery of the Carmelite Fathers are also within 10 minutes. Ghent-Dampoort Station is 25 minutes by foot and Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station is 28 minutes.
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Reviews
Monasterium PoortAckere Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 462 reviews
10 - Excellent
162
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 462 reviews
8 - Good
165
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 462 reviews
6 - Okay
78
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 462 reviews
4 - Poor
40
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 462 reviews
2 - Terrible
17
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Charles
Dec 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great! I was only there one night, but the staff was very helpful and the room was both spotless and recently updated.
The hotel was lovely, the family room was spacious and recently refurbished. Beds were firm. Parking is 25 Euros a day and can’t be reserved beforehand, so first come first serve. Otherwise a local parking garage nearby. The only negative is that the bathroom was a wet room so the water didn’t drain well and the water remained on the floor. It’s slippery.
Freda
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Lois
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Amenities
A bit noisy in our ground floor room. Breakfast very good
What a fun and neat experience! We had a wonderful time exploring the monastery and learning from the staff about the history. It’s a Beautifully renovated space.
This was a fantastic find! The room was spacious and spotless, very clean. Everything was as advertised, we had a small kitchenette, lightly stocked with necessary items. The bathroom was large, the staff was excellent. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
We had a great stay! Room was spacious and a short walk to some great restaurants. Although our room had air conditioning, it got very hot at night. Breakfast buffet provided a big selection of food options and good coffee. Would definitely return but maybe not in the summer!
Room was very large with loft space to fit our whole family. Temperature cooled so lack of air conditioning was not an issue. Unique building well adapted as a hotel. Staff were very nice.
Lovely friendly helpful staff. Great value room compared to other places nearby. The window above the room door let light in when other guests walked by the rooms and the automatic light switched on, but this was very infrequent and otherwise no complaints. Would stay here again!
The hotel was in a great location, close to St Michael's Bridge and also had parking. The parking was secure but quite expensive. The building was really beautiful as it was an old monastery. We did not have breakfast as it was quite expensive, but there was a lovely cafe at the end of the road. The staff in the hotel were really friendly and helpful, my partner injured his foot and they helped with ice packs and there was a pharmacy around the corner. The rooms were spotless and beds were comfortable. Very peacful despite location.
Bed very comfortable, easy walk to the main city Square. Only downside was not having hot or even warm water for a shower in the morning. Otherwise a delightful place!!
Great hotel ...very different from the standard box hotel. Stayed on the rectory cottage. Room was spotless and very comfortable.
Check in was really friendly and helpful. Just 5 minutes walk from St Michael's bridge.
Would definitely stay again.
Really good stay, the room was really comfortable and spacious, the property as a whole was pretty unique and really well located for the main attractions of Ghent.
Breakfast was really good.
Lovely hotel. Great location to transport links and the historical centre.
Staff were helpful, and the bed was comfy. However, it was 2 singles pushed together, so be prepared to fall down the middle if you are like me and wriggle in your sleep.
Amazing shower but without ventilation. That should be installed asap. We didn't figure out how the coffee machine worked. The bed was very good, but there was'nt much space around the bed. Breakfast was offered for 25 Euro per person which we declined. We only stayed for one night.
Jo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Richard
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, shabby hotel
Great central location, peaceful and good parking - but all a bit shabby and basic for the price. Room walls rather thin and noise carries through. Breakfast was good.
The idea is good, but this is all rather tired and needs some investment to make as nice as it could be. If your primary concern is location and you are driving, this is a great choice. If you want somewhere of a high standard in terms of rooms this isn’t it.
This is a lovely property in an old monastery while it keeps an elegant yet spartan decor reminiscent of the monastery the beds are comfortable with luxurious bedding the bathrooms are are elegant, and the property is quiet. BUT, there is no need to feel uncomfortable if you are not religious, there is a wink to the modern secular world visible in the art work, look closely, it will make you smile. The staff is wonderful.