Schopenhauer

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.8

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About this property

Set in a townhouse in the heart of historical Ghent, a 5-minute walk from St Nicholas’ Church, the Belfry and Gravensteen’s castle, you can find Schopenhauer. Offering free WiFi, this property also comprises wellness facilities and bicycle rental services. Rooms feature a seating area and a coffee machine. Each unit comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer, free toiletries and bathrobes. Some rooms have their own hammam and are air-conditioned. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, guests can visit one of the many establishments in the immediate surroundings. The Schopenhauer is 600 metres from St Bavo’s Cathedral and 1.2 km from St Peter’s Square and Abbey. It is 2.8 km from the bed and breakfast to Ghent St Peter’s Train Station. From here, you can travel to Bruges (35 minutes) and Brussels (45 minutes).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ghent, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Frank
Ireland Ireland
“Really interesting place and right beside the centre if the city”
Jeroen
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great location, spacious room, romantic and unique design”
Simon
Belgium Belgium
“Eric is one of the best hosts you could ever dream to have! Even tho, there was a slight inconfort for us in the beginning, Eric insisted to make it right for us, it was wonderful! Seriously, this has been so relaxing for us, it took me one week...”
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfy room and bed. Lovely bathroom. Water and tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Fabulous breakfast. The location was spot on.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely brilliant...perfect location and the staff were exceptional...breakfast was awesome..”
Patrick
Belgium Belgium
“Amazing Welcome. Easy and very friendly. Plus the place is so peaceful (room at the ground floor) with a steam facility and a nice backyard. Thank you.”
Alice
France France
“B&B Schopenhauer is centrally located next to some great restaurants, bars and cultural locations. It's a perfect place to stay during a holiday in Ghent. Schopenhauer is both comfortable and unique, it's a really special place to stay. The hammam...”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location to access the centre,canals,trams,bars and restaurants.”
Mandy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 nights at Schopenhauer, split between two very different suites. Both suites were spacious, comfortable and fun! There were books and pieces of art in both suites which made our stay interesting and enjoyable. Each...”
Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very peaceful, great interior design, good location on the canal and close to the historic centre. Some very nice cafes nearby (Alice and Jaqueline).”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 849 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Property information

Set in a townhouse in the heart of historical Ghent, a 5-minute walk from St Nicholas’ Church, the Belfry and Gravensteen’s castle, you can find Schopenhauer. Offering free WiFi, this property also comprises wellness facilities. Rooms feature a seating area and a coffee machine. Each unit comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer, free toiletries and bathrobes. Some rooms have their own hammam and are air-conditioned. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, guests can visit one of the many establishments in the immediate surroundings. The Schopenhauer is 600 metres from St Bavo’s Cathedral and 1.2 km from St Peter’s Square and Abbey. It is 2.8 km from the bed and breakfast to Ghent St Peter’s Train Station. From here, you can travel to Bruges (35 minutes) and Brussels (45 minutes).

Languages spoken

English,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

Schopenhauer takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Schopenhauer of your expected arrival time at the latest at 12:00 on the day of arrival. You can contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform Schopenhauer 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.