Like most HI hostels, De Draecke is perfectly acceptable without making much of an impression. The staff were helpful, the rooms clean (but dated and a bit small) and security was fine, but (like most HI hostels) the dorms are single sex and the hostel is charmless. There's a bar and a lounge area but not many people seem to... more

Centrally located and very close to all of the sites a tourist would want to see. People of all ages were staying in this no-extras hostel. Rooms are simple, and not exactly clean but clean enough. No curfew is nice. This has an institutional feel. The staff were friendly and happy to help. The breakfast is all you can eat... more

Good, clean hostel. Staff were friendly and helpful. It lacks atmosphere but it centrally located and good value as a base for viewing the city. I would definately go back there and recomend it to anyone who wants a cheap bed in Ghent. more

Directions given by the hostel wasn't the greatest but overall the experience was ok. The two things its got going for it is location and staff. It's a great location - very easy to walk to all the sites and very helpful staff. But I didn't take a shower there and I was thankful I stayed only one night before... more

This hostel is great! The staff were really friendly and helpful. The room was pretty basic but comfortable and we had our own bathroom. I don't know if they have proper double rooms with a double bed, as we had 2 single beds in our supposedly double room , but we just pushed the beds together. It's well located and... more

A very well located hostel, in the city center. The rooms and facilities are good and clean and the public parts are quite confortable. The staff is a little bit complicated and the nearest parking is quite far away. You can't miss Gent if you are visiting Belgium and this hostel is good choice to stay. more

Very neat and well kept hostel near the tourist areas of Ghent. This is a modern and comfortable hostel in an old house near a canal in the center of Ghent. A walking distance to the oldest parts of the town, very well situated. I would recommend this hostel (and town of Ghent) to all young people touring Belgium. Bring... more

Coincidiendo con el festival de Gante, estuvimos un par de días en este albergue y la estancia fue agradable. No... more