8.4

1,983 reviews

KaBa Hostel

KaBa Hostel

Filips Van Arteveldestraat 35, Ghent, 9000, Belgium

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Free wifi

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

KaBa Hostel

KaBa Hostel brings a breezy stay to Gent, Belgium, tucked at Filips Van Arteveldestraat 35 and just 0.8mi from the city center. A friendly pocket of charm in the city, it suits travelers chasing character over formality.

Featured amenities include free Wifi, a terrace, non-smoking rooms, a picnic area, and a garden—perfect for sunlit moments between strolls through Gent.

Reviews: 1,983. Minimum price: not listed in the provided data.

KaBa Hostel offers a breezy stay in Gent with a friendly, character-forward vibe. Free Wifi keeps everything connected, while a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area invite sunlit moments between strolls through the city. Non-smoking rooms help keep the atmosphere light and comfortable after a day of wandering cobbled streets and canals.

Room options include Standard Room, Family, Budget, and Room - 2 Twin. All are non-smoking and accommodate 2 adults, 1 children.

Payment is straightforward and traveler-friendly: cash is accepted, and payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Bancontact. A laid-back base for a Gent adventure with plenty of local charm.

Closest airports

Antwerp International Airport

32.9mi

Brussels Airport

34.2mi

Ostend-Bruges International Airport

38.8mi

Lille Airport

43.1mi

Brussels South Charleroi Airport

51.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Rooms

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Standard Room

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Room - 2 Twin

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Guest reviews

8.4

1,983 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Giuseppe

8.2

December 2024

Nice hostel, centrally located, only 15 mins walk from the main attractions and in area packed with restaurants and cafe. The rooms are big enough for six people. I was in a room with the shower and the toilet on the floor, outside of the room, but it was comfortable using it. I really liked the lounge, cozy and quiet, and the breakfast.

I advise the hostel to assign beds on arrival. They give you the blanket and the sheets and you have to do your own bed, whichever you find free in your room. However, after I made my bed, and despite the fact that I left my stuff on it to signal it was mine, on my return I found another guy sleeping on it. The jerk also threw my stuff on the floor and he didn't move when I tried to wake him up. The hostel staff was nice to give me a bed in another room, and a complimentary breakfast for an incident that was not their fault. However I think, to avoid this happening next time, bed should be assigned and people keep the same bed if they stay multiple days.

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Paula

8.2

January 2025

Super good location, many small cafes near with terrific coffee and sweets, both vegan and non-vegan. The shared bedroom is spacious and clean, bunk beds are sturdy enough to not feel the movements when going up or down the higher bed, and the mattress is comfortable enough for a good sleep, the shared bathroom as well. The common area is clean, the kitchen very well equipped and provided with coffee and tea throughout the day. Staff is super nice too, including Max the cat :)

Would love to have lockers be a little bigger to fit a medium bag in it, but it was still useful for valuable things :) The bunk beds are made of metal railings so they are sturdy but getting up and down the beds is a bit noisy, you would be a bit uncomfortable if you are a light sleeper, but nothing that can't be solved with earplugs

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Craig

8.2

October 2024

really good location just a few minutes walk to be in the centre of Ghent. Plenty of great cafes and restaurants nearby. Staff were awesome and gave heaps of amazing recommendations. Room and bathroom facilities were very clean.

no power socket near my bed and no light on top bunk for my partner. could hear the people walking sround upstairs because of the wooden floors and the floor was also very squeaky so would wake everyone in the dorm up anytime someone left to use the bathroom of arrived back to go to bed. the door to the toilet closes extremely slowly which was annoying. very minor complaints.

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My

10

August 2024

-The staff are extremely friendly. Santiago told me the hostel emphasis on cleanliness and takes pride in it. I absolutely agree. -The hostel was extremely clean - Located 10mins walk from the Old Town and was very quiet at night. -A proper kitchen with pots/pans dishes, cutlery, condiments, an oven, microwave, and coffee maker. One of the best setups I've seen in a hostel. Backpackers on a budget will not be disappointed. -The shower room was immaculate and separate from the toilet. -Max(a cat) that randomly comes around for pets/cuddles was really welcoming. He does ask for them too.

Nothing worth mentioning for the price.

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Linnea

9.1

July 2024

The service was amazing. All the staff was very helpful both prior to and during my stay. The room, bathroom and shared areas were clean. I also felt that the room was big enough for six strangers to share, without stepping on each other. The vibe of the hostel was very chill and it was cosily quiet. The neighborhood was also quiet, which was nice. The location was amazing, a short walk into the center of Gent as well as to Gent-Dampoort train station. I would definitely recommend!

The only negative thing about this hostel was that the doors and locks were very loud, no matter how softly you tried to close and lock them. Overall, I had a lovely experience staying here!

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Daria

8.2

May 2024

It is a really good hostel, easy to reach and within a walking distance to the centre and the most popular attractions of the city. The bus station is really close by, some 10 minutes walk while the train station is a bit far but I guess it will be quick by taxi or tram. Everything was clean, I liked the room's bathroom, good shower. It's clean and quiet, the beds are comfortable. The 5€ breakfast is good. The guy at the reception is really helpful and polite!

Nothing really. Maybe adding the curtains to each bed would be just more comfortable, as a suggestion.

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Anjana

9.1

December 2024

The room was spotless, and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Each bed had its own socket, which was super convenient. The ensuite bathroom and shower added a great touch of privacy, and the heating kept the room cozy throughout the stay. The neighbors were quiet, ensuring a peaceful environment. However, the location is a bit far from the city center, about a 20-minute commute. Overall, a great stay with excellent facilities!

breakfast could be included (5€ extra charged)

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Dbrewer

8.2

August 2023

Really very friendly staff, easy check in/out, and leaving my backpack in reception after check out was no trouble. The hostel is in a beautiful old town house, and really nicely decorated. The common area/kitchen is clean and comfortable, and the garden/terrace area a lovely bonus (watch out for mosquitos after dark). This felt like a good option for travellers of all ages, it's not a party place. The rooms are decent sized - I was in a three bed dorm, and so I had a single bed, which was more comfortable than a bunk, with a locker and power socket, and a shared bathroom with separate toilet/shower and sink area. Great to have both blackout blinds and mosquito net on the skylight window. There aren't too many rooms (three per floor?) so it wasn't too busy or noisy, though all the floors are old and wooden so they do creak a fair bit. The location is excellent - an easy fifteen minutes walk to the centre of town, but in a quiet part of the city.

Bedding is provided, but you have to pay for towels (€1 for small, €2 for a large one), locker padlocks too, but I had my own. There's no lift, so be aware if you have heavy luggage and are staying on the upper floors. I wasn't too lucky with a fellow guest - a deep sleeper/heavy snorer, but that's the luck of the draw.

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Aoife

10

May 2024

The welcome was absolutely perfect - the staff went above and beyond for us to enjoy our stay! The room was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was also spotless and had a wide variety of utensils and available basic ingredients. The common area felt like a little home. The location was not entirely central, but within walking distance and we appreciated the calm. All in all, staying in this hostel made our stay in Ghent memorable and we would definitely recommend it and come back if we have the opportunity!

Nothing, everything was great!

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Kindred

9.1

February 2025

The location and the facilities

I'm staying only for 2 nights and when i came back from walking my bed were taken away so I went down to ask why someone took it out, she said she thought i left already. First she could have check it first, second she said there was no bag left, I said I put it in the locker so she didn't even checked it. So I nee to make my bed again and I came back and forth for this which is unnecessary.

Points of Interest Around KaBa Hostel

Attractions

Ghent City Center

0.6mi

Gravensteen Castle (Castle of the Counts)

0.7mi

Jerusalem Church (Jeruzalemkerk)

24.5mi

Sint-Janshospitaal (Saint John’s Hospital)

24.6mi

Old St. John Site (Site Oud Sint-Jan)

24.6mi

Burg Square

24.6mi

Belfry of Bruges (Belfort van Brugge)

24.7mi

Brussels Beer Project

29.8mi

Brussels City Museum (Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles)

30.4mi

Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert (Les Galeries St-Hubert)

30.4mi

Train World

30.5mi

MOOF Museum

30.5mi

Belgian Comic Strip Center

30.5mi

Het Zuid

30.7mi

Coudenberg (Former Palace of Brussels)

30.8mi

Amenities of KaBa Hostel

Free wifi

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

Stay rules - KaBa Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property