A LITTLE PREPARATION, A LOVELY STAY

Good to know.

Getting here, settling in, and making the most of your stay. Our most asked questions, all in one place.

Transportation

Where can I park?
  • UndergroundPark in the Tolhuis underground car park (500 m, €10 / 24h). Address: Berouw 55, 9000 Gent.LINK
  • Park & RideThere are several park & rides around the city. View the overview via the link.LINK
  • In the streetPlease don’t park in our street: it’s a red zone, with a maximum of 3 hours. The surrounding streets are an orange zone, with a maximum of 5 hours.LINK
  • Low emission zoneGhent has had a low emission zone since 2020. Foreign licence plates must be registered in advance.LINK
Arriving by train, how do I get to the B&B?
  • Gent-Sint-Pieters (recommended)Take tram T1 straight to “Gravensteen” or “Korenmarkt”. From there it’s a 10-minute walk to our B&B. Check Google Maps for live tram updates.
  • DampoortTake a taxi/Uber, or enjoy a lovely 20-minute walk through the city.
Can I rent bikes in the city?

You can easily rent bikes at the general bike point in town. This is located under the library “De Krook”.  The address is: Miriam Makebaplein 1/floor 2LINK

How do I take the tram?
  • De Lijn appTram tickets are easiest to buy in the “De Lijn” app, available in every app store.
  • City CardBought a City Card at the tourist office? You can use it on the tram as well!
  • At tram stopsTickets can also be bought at ticket machines at some tram stops on the street.
What is the address?

Our full address is: Sint-Margrietstraat 52, 9000 Gent.

Coming from Brussels Airport
  • By train (easiest)Take a direct IC train from Brussels Airport to Gent-Sint-Pieters (approx. 55 min). Then hop on tram 1 towards Gravensteen, a 2-minute walk from Graaf. About 75 minutes door to door.
  • By taxi or UberPrefer comfort? A taxi or Uber from the airport takes roughly 50–60 minutes and costs around €120.
Coming from Brussels Charleroi Airport
  • By trainTake the shuttle bus to Brussels-South (Midi/Zuid) station (approx. 60 min), then a direct IC train to Gent-Sint-Pieters (approx. 30 min). From there, take tram 1 to Gravensteen, a 2-minute walk to Graaf.
  • By FlixBus (budget)FlixBus runs directly from Charleroi Airport to Ghent Dampoort, with several departures a day. From Dampoort, take tram 1 towards Sint-Pieters and get off at Gravensteen.
  • By taxiAbout 90 minutes and roughly €130–160. Ideal with a group or heavy luggage.

Check-in and check-out

What is the check-in time?

Check-in is available from 4pm. We always do our best to have rooms ready earlier.

Can I check in earlier?

The earliest check-in is always 4pm. We always do our best to have the rooms ready earlier, depending on cleaning and the check-out of previous guests. Just let us know via WhatsApp when you plan to arrive.

Can I drop off luggage before check-in?

Ofcourse! Please let us know when you want to drop off your luggage via our Whatsapp.

What is the check-out time?

Check-out is at max 10 am.

Is there a maximum check-in time?

There's no maximum check-in time. If you are checking in later than 10 pm we will send you instructions for our keybox at our front door. This way you can check in whenever you need.

Sauna

Do I wear swimwear?

Our guests can decide if they enter the sauna with or without swimwear. Note that every sauna session is private, so no other guests will join you during your session.

Do I need to bring slippers or a bathrobe?

Yes! We do not provide them. You will have big towels ready in the room to use in the sauna.

Is the sauna free?

Yes! All guests can use our sauna for free between 5pm and 10pm.

How do I use the sauna?

Book your sauna session via our WhatsApp. It's fully automatic, you don't have to switch it on or switch it off, we do that for you. Just go in and relax.

When can I use the sauna?

The sauna can be used every day between 5pm and 10pm.

Breakfast / shared kitchen

Is breakfast included?

When we are on holidays, we like to dive into the city and have breakfast in one of the many breakfast places. That's why breakfast is not included. We made a list of our favourites , so you can check them out in advance and make reservations. In those places you’ll start the day with a big smile.

Can I book breakfast?
  • Breakfast at GraafBetween 8 and 10 am we offer breakfast (€20 per person).
  • Do your own thingOur fully equipped kitchen is at your disposal, and there’s a grocery store right in front of our house!
Are coffee and tea free?

Absolutely! Guests can take as much coffee and/or tea as they like.

Is the kitchen shared?

Yes. We only have three rooms, and the kitchen is our own kitchen too. We’d love to meet you there over a coffee.

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