The Best Hotels Closest to Kraanlei in Ghent - 2026 Updated Prices

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A balcony with a sofa and a table, overlooking a historic cityscape with distinctive architecture and a canal.

A spiral staircase with wooden steps and a wooden railing, leading to an upper floor.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and potted plants, under a covered patio with a brick wall backdrop.

1. Rooms With A View

Graslei and Korenlei, 0.2 km from Kraanlei

Jasmine

฿9,012

฿10,430 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A lobby with a marble reception desk, a staircase with a marble wall, and a fireplace.

A white building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a decorative arch.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a glass shower enclosure, and a large mirror.

The exterior of the Grand Hotel with a classic arched entrance, ornate ironwork, and two wall-mounted lamps.

2. Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Ghent City Centre, 0.5 km from Kraanlei

Maria Luz

฿5,471

฿6,464 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel room with a loft-style ceiling, a large bed, a sofa, two green armchairs, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A modern room with a black sofa, a small round table with a bottle and glasses, a painting on the wall, and a view through a large window with curtains.

A restaurant interior with round tables, purple chairs, and colorful pendant lights.

A rooftop terrace with a brick wall, a metal railing, and a row of bamboo plants.

3. Ghent Urbanist Hotel by Harmony

0.3 km from Kraanlei

Robert

฿4,739

฿5,645 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rustic kitchen with wooden furniture, a checkered floor, and shelves filled with kitchenware.

A table with chairs on a rooftop, overlooking a historic church with pointed towers.

A spiral staircase with ornate metal railings and wooden handrails, leading to a landing with a wooden table and a door with a glass panel.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a view of the city through the window.

4. 1898 The Post & Porter's house

Graslei and Korenlei, 0.3 km from Kraanlei

Robert

฿8,584

฿9,953 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A rustic outdoor seating area with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a brick fireplace, wooden flooring, a table, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern building with large windows and a brick facade.

5. Chambre d'Amis by Alix

Stationsbuurt Noord, 2.1 km from Kraanlei

Brad

฿4,924

฿6,081 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and clear stools.

A modern interior with plush armchairs, a tall Christmas tree, and a bar area with stools.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, and a bathroom visible through a glass partition.

A wicker sofa with patterned cushions, a glass table with a champagne bucket and glasses, and decorative lights.

6. The Hamptons Boutique B&B

Stationsbuurt Noord, 2 km from Kraanlei

Heather

฿4,013

฿4,832 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A grand entrance with a black door and glass panels, leading into a well-lit hallway.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a vertical garden wall.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a variety of food items, and a glass partition leading to a dining area.

7. One Two Four Hotel & Spa

Kunstenkwartier, 1.1 km from Kraanlei

Paul

฿5,170

฿6,127 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a window with a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in bathtub, marble walls, and a bedside telephone.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a tea station, and various food items and condiments.

A room with a large window, a vase with flowers, and a lamp on a small table.

8. Carlton Hotel

Stationsbuurt Noord, 2.4 km from Kraanlei

Bruce.

฿4,103

฿4,932 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and beverages.

A modern interior with a large glass door leading outside, a wooden bench, and visible construction elements.

A large, historic building with a central archway, surrounded by a cobblestone pathway and grassy areas.

A rooftop terrace with wooden flooring, white round tables, and red chairs.

9. JAM Ghent

Kunstenkwartier, 1.7 km from Kraanlei

Nicholas

฿3,199

฿3,920 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, a TV, and large windows offering a city view.

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and a bridge.

A modern bathroom with a glass door, a shower, and a vanity with a towel rack.

A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, a bar counter with shelves of bottles, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

10. Hotel Harmony

Patershol, < 0.1 km from Kraanlei

Benedict

฿5,354

฿6,334 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a bedside lamp on a small round table, and a headboard.

A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and large windows.

A grand hallway with ornate chandeliers, a staircase, and a large mirror.

A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, featuring multiple spires and detailed stonework.

11. La Lys Rooms & Suites

Ghent City Centre, 0.8 km from Kraanlei

Sukhpreet

฿4,061

฿4,885 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with blue armchairs, a reception desk, and a large glass wall.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.

A balcony with a view of a classical building with arched windows and a central decorative element.

A modern cafe with tables and chairs, a visible kitchen area, and large windows offering a view of the street and bicycles outside.

12. B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

Ghent City Centre, 0.6 km from Kraanlei

Paul

฿3,091

฿3,800 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under a canopy of trees, surrounded by greenery.

A modern living room with a dark sofa, a glass table with drinks and a small potted plant.

A buffet with various food items and a coffee station.

A building with the sign "CASTELNOU HOTEL" indicating the name of the establishment.

13. Aparthotel Castelnou

St. Macharius, 1.4 km from Kraanlei

Catalin

฿3,910

฿4,717 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a small wooden table, a glass of red wine, and a potted plant.

A modern workspace with a wooden desk, a laptop, a vase with flowers, and shelves with books and decorative items.

14. Lits de lo

Stationsbuurt Noord, 2.3 km from Kraanlei

Virginia

฿3,857

฿4,657 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A marble staircase with ornate black railings and a chandelier.

A multi-story building with a corner bay window, large windows, and a visible door with a sign.

A hallway with a patterned floor, a glass bowl with colorful items, and a chandelier.

A modern interior with metal tables and chairs, a large mirror, and a view of the street outside.

15. Expo 13

Stationsbuurt Noord, 2.6 km from Kraanlei

Anonymous traveller

฿4,462

฿5,334 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to upper levels.

A bed with a breakfast spread, including eggs, toast, and fruit.

A person sitting on a chair with a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A wooden desk with a computer, a lamp, and a sign reading "YALO" against a backdrop of green foliage and illuminated letters.

16. Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent

Ghent City Centre, 0.8 km from Kraanlei

alessandro

฿3,846

฿4,645 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar area with shelves displaying various bottles and glasses, a potted plant, and candles.

A modern interior with a central staircase, a yellow sofa, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden bar counter, and seating.

A brick building with a large illuminated sign reading "GETAWAY ENTRANCE".

17. Getaway Gent

Ghent City Centre, 0.8 km from Kraanlei

Liya

฿2,553

฿3,196 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spa area with a pool, wooden walls, and a ceiling light.

A residential building with a front garden, a black car parked in front, and a white car parked on the driveway.

A neatly made bed with pillows and a rolled towel, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story residential building with a brick facade, a balcony with a metal railing, and a set of stone steps leading to the entrance.

18. Hotel Orion

St.-Pieters-Aalst, 3.1 km from Kraanlei

Kevin

฿3,664

฿4,440 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A historic building with a large wooden door, a small window with a metal grille, and a small wooden cabinet.

A room with a wooden floor, a round table, a black leather chair, a white door, and a window with a view of a brick building and greenery.

A compact hotel room with a gray sofa, a small table with amenities, a patterned curtain, a glass shower area, and a wooden ceiling beam.

A wooden table with a cup of coffee on a saucer.

19. La Ducale 'B&B'

Ghent City Centre, 0.9 km from Kraanlei

Semir

฿3,385

฿4,128 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A restaurant with brick arches and a tiled floor, featuring round tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf with books and plants.

A room with a view of a historic building through a window with curtains.

A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a central entrance with flags.

20. NH Collection Gent

Ghent City Centre, 0.3 km from Kraanlei

Anhelica

฿5,014

฿5,954 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Top Kraanlei Hotel Reviews

NH Collection Gent

10/10 Excellent

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Aparthotel Castelnou

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel apartment with separate living room / kitchen. Very well maintained. Reception were great as we arrived close to closing time, but they stayed on to get us parked and provided a map with recommended walking route to the old city. Convenient location with a 15 minute walk to the castle / cathedral."

Ghent Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Location was great, rather modern american style and didn't embrace Ghent culture. Room had all wooden floors, a little uncomfortable for all the time. Room amenities poor for the exec level room I paid for."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great service, great breakfast."

Novotel Gent Centrum

8/10 Good

"Hotel a besoin d'un peu d'amour mais est quand même très bien en général"

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

8/10 Good

"Some of the front desk folks"

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay here. Room small but everything was great 👍. Nice comfortable beds. Spotlessly clean. Good location for train station to explore."

Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful with good recommendations. Great location, very walkable."

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

10/10 Excellent

"I thought this was a great hotel. It feels very modern and clean. Everything in my room was great and I felt very comfortable."

Other attractions near Kraanlei

Gravensteen Castle

9.0/10 (1,048 reviews)

One of the only remaining medieval castles in Flanders, this historic fortress provides a fascinating insight into the weaponry, culture, and drama of Ghent’s past.

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House of Alijn

You can browse the exhibits at House of Alijn, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

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Big Cannon

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you spend time at Big Cannon. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

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Langemunt Shopping Center

During your visit to Ghent, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Langemunt Shopping Center. Experience the theatre scene and museums in this culturally rich area.

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Friday Market Square

8.0/10 (20 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Ghent with a trip to Friday Market Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

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Statue of Jacob van Artevelde

Learn about the local history of Ghent with a stop at Statue of Jacob van Artevelde. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

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Toreken

Learn about the local history of Ghent when you take a trip to Toreken. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

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Caermersklooster Provincial Centre of Art and Culture

You can browse the exhibits at Caermersklooster Provincial Centre of Art and Culture, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ghent. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kraanlei?

Kraanlei is located in a walkable area of Ghent that travellers like for its restaurants and historic landmarks. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 232 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kraanlei?

Adjacent to Kraanlei, Ghent Marriott Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices close by include B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum and ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Kraanlei?

Expedia has 232 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kraanlei.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kraanlei, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Kraanlei.

What can I see and do near Kraanlei?

STAM Ghent City Museum, St. Peter's Abbey and City Museum for Contemporary Art feature captivating exhibits. Gravensteen Castle, Old Fish Market and St. Nicholas' Church are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Capitole Theatre, Royal Dutch Theatre and Flemish Opera Ghent.

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Our top choices for Kraanlei hotels

1. Rooms With A View

2. Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

3. Ghent Urbanist Hotel by Harmony

4. 1898 The Post & Porter's house

5. Chambre d'Amis by Alix

6. The Hamptons Boutique B&B

7. One Two Four Hotel & Spa

8. Carlton Hotel

9. JAM Ghent

10. Hotel Harmony

11. La Lys Rooms & Suites

12. B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

13. Aparthotel Castelnou

14. Lits de lo

15. Expo 13

16. Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent

17. Getaway Gent

18. Hotel Orion

19. La Ducale 'B&B'

20. NH Collection Gent

Top Kraanlei Hotel Reviews

NH Collection Gent

Aparthotel Castelnou

Ghent Marriott Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

Novotel Gent Centrum

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent

ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal

Other attractions near Kraanlei

Gravensteen Castle

House of Alijn

Big Cannon

Langemunt Shopping Center

Friday Market Square

Statue of Jacob van Artevelde

Toreken

Caermersklooster Provincial Centre of Art and Culture

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