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The Librarian

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Ghent

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sint-Jansvest 15, Ghent, 9000
  • Place, Ghent Christmas Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Bavo Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Belfry of Ghent
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Queen Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Double Room, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Terrace

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ghent

Ghent City Centre stay.A stay at this Ghent City Centre hotel places you steps from Minard Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of Castle of Gerald the Devil. Vooruit Arts Centre and Saint Bavo Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ghent Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Belfry of Ghent - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ghent Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gravensteen Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ghent-Dampoort Station - 18 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Take Five Espressobar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café & Terras VierNulVier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Martino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marimain - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Glazen Straatje - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Librarian

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Ghent
As a guest of The Librarian, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Ghent hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
The Librarian offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ghent hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Librarian Hotel
The Librarian Ghent
The Librarian Hotel Ghent

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Librarian to the airport?

The Librarian is 41.3 mi (68-min drive) away from the Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Librarian have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Librarian.

Does The Librarian offer free breakfast?

The Librarian does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Librarian?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Librarian?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Librarian?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Librarian have a pool?

The Librarian does not have a pool.

Does The Librarian have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Librarian to downtown Ghent?

The Librarian is 0.3 mi away from Ghent.

The Librarian Reviews

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6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023