NH Gent Belfort
by the TopOfHotel team
NH Gent Belfort is the best-located 4-star in town for the money — walk out the door and the Belfry is right there.
NH Gent Belfort is the best-located 4-star in town for the money — walk out the door and the Belfry is right there.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
NH Gent Belfort is the best 4-star call in Ghent if you want a dead-central location without paying 5-star money. It runs 172 rooms under the NH Hotel Group, the European brand known for being consistent, clean and dependable. The rooms follow the standard NH look — mid-toned, modern furniture, a wide work desk, a separate bathroom and a strong shower. Ask for a Superior or Deluxe on the Belfry side and you get a look at the UNESCO-listed medieval belfry tower; one guest wrote about going up to the 5th floor, glancing out the window, and not expecting it to look that good.
Food and amenities
Rates start around $120 a night and do not include breakfast — you can add it on, or just walk out into a neighborhood full of places to eat. The ground-floor restaurant does breakfast and dinner on a European menu; reviews rate it fine, but the better move is to try the spots around the hotel. There is a mid-sized fitness room, and the Wi-Fi runs fast and stable across the whole building. Meeting rooms round it out for anyone here on business.
Location and getting there
Walk out the front door and you are standing on Korenmarkt, Ghent's main square. The Belfry, the giant UNESCO belfry tower, is 3 minutes away; St. Bavo's Cathedral — home of the Ghent Altarpiece, the masterpiece by the Van Eyck brothers — is under 5 minutes; and Graslei, the historic harbor, is another 5 minutes on foot. Take the tram to Korenmarkt and the hotel is a short walk from there, so you can skip the taxi.
Things to know before booking
The trade-off is room size: standard rooms run about 20 sqm, which is fine for two but tight, and there are no triple or family rooms — a problem if you are traveling as a group. There is no pool, though almost no 4-star hotel in this area has one. Parking is $27 a night in a nearby car park rather than in the building, so plan for that if you are driving.
Our take
NH Gent Belfort is the pick for travelers who want the best location they can get on a 4-star budget. You are paying roughly 40-50% less than the 5-star hotels on the same streets for a near-identical spot, and the brand removes the guesswork. As long as you do not need a pool, a big room or space for more than two, it is hard to beat for the price.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Best location you can get at the 4-star level — a 3-minute walk to the Belfry and St. Bavo's Cathedral, with Korenmarkt main square right outside the door.
- NH Hotels brings a reliable international standard: clean rooms, decent service and a stay you can predict before you arrive.
- Rates run noticeably cheaper than the 5-star hotels sharing the same streets — roughly 40-50% less for a near-identical location.
- The building covers the practical bases with a restaurant, a fitness room and meeting rooms, so business travelers are well looked after.
- Building-wide Wi-Fi is fast and stable, and the 24-hour front desk and central spot make it easy for both sightseers and work trips.
- Standard rooms are about 20 sqm — fine for two but tight, and there are no triple or family rooms, so groups will struggle.
- There is no swimming pool, though that is true of nearly every 4-star hotel in this part of town.
- Parking is $27 a night in a nearby car park rather than in the building itself, so factor that in if you are driving.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a room on the 5th floor or higher on the Belfry side — you get a view of the belfry tower lit up at night.
- Take the tram to Korenmarkt and walk the last 5 minutes to the hotel instead of paying for a taxi.
- NH sometimes allows a late check-out — ask at the front desk when you check in.