Budget Rooms by Ghent River

Hotels
8.5 (502 reviews)
5 Waaistraat , Ghent , be

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Noise from rooms above
Cleanliness issues reported in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Some guests reported issues with cleanliness in the bathrooms and rooms.
Service
9.11
Guests mentioned the staff as very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.15
Many reviews highlight the excellent central location.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were generally clean and spacious, though some had noise issues.
Amenities
8.13
Standard hotel amenities, with some guests noting the lack of certain features.
Value for Money
8.59
Guests generally feel that it was a good value, though some noted small room sizes.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Breakfast received positive feedback from multiple guests.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall, guests were satisfied and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:50

Property Description

Prime Location in Ghent River District
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Multilingual Staff and 24-hour Front Desk Assistance

To book your stay at Budget Rooms by Ghent River and experience all that Ghent has to offer, contact us now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 502 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
G
Giovanni solo_traveller it
7
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
G
GAELLE solo_traveller fr
10
Très bien
Pros:

L'emplacement était super, dans l'hyper centre. Nous avions le lit parapluie de préparé pour notre bébé de 6 mois (ainsi que sa serviette dans la salle de bain et il est à noter que sur les 9 établissements que nous avons faits durant notre séjour, c'est le seul à y avoir pensé)
Nous avons garé notre voiture dans le parking souterrain situé sur la place à côté ce qui était très pratique.
Rien à redire à part que le rapport qualité/prix était là.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
N
Nuria solo_traveller es
8
Una noche en Gante
Pros:

La ubicación, buen desayuno, consigna de equipaje gratis.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
R
Ron Richard couple ph
10
Wonderful Hotel - Strategic Location
Pros:

very wonderful rooms with canal view. strategically located walking distance to the tourist area and accessible to transport system. the staff are very friendly and i appreciate Stephanie for providing me the best room with the views of the canal.

Cons:

nothing at all

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
L
Lisa solo_traveller gb
5
Average.
Pros:

Rooftop breakfast was lovely.

Cons:

Lack of customer service.
Noisey courtyard which carried up to room as window wouldn’t shut properly. Noisey at night.
Couple started shouting at each other for over an hour in the courtyard early one morning and the staff did nothing. Guests were concerned for the woman but the staff just walked past.
Significant building work next door which can’t be helped but guests should be advised.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
E
EPAM solo_traveller nl
8
Gent
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel. Het was er sxhoon, mooie kamer.

Cons:

Ligging

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
C
Clare solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Good location near the old part of town, though this is quite a way from the train station. Clean room, clean bathroom. Nice view. Mostly quiet. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice to have air conditioning in the heatwave.

Cons:

Was near an exit door and could hear people coming and going in the mornings.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
M
Monica couple ro
9
Very good hotel in the center of Gent
Pros:

Very central hotel, beautiful view over the river canal, comfortable room and nice staff. We had a problem with the room and they have immediately change it to an upgraded one

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
M
MIchael couple il
9
Близко к центру, хорошие завтраки
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
T
T.Moyson solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

Kamer voorzien van extra's (nootjes, chips) naast de koffie en thee facilteit. Gevulde minibar. Topkwaliteit matras.

Cons:

Niets aan te merken

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
E
Enes couple tr
10
Mükemmel
Pros:

Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim, bir daha gelsem yine burada kalırım. Oda ferah ve geniş, temiz, personel güler yüzlü.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
A
An solo_traveller be
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
D
Daniela couple nl
7
Lovely hotel with rude reception manager
Pros:

The location was great. The air-conditioning was perfect and the view from the bedroom window onto the canal was charming. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good.

Cons:

The reception manager at check in was rude and sexist. The booking was in my name I was checking in, but he was ignoring me and speaking only to my husband. Charmless and unwelcoming, so much so it affected the first hours of our otherwise happy City break.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
G
Gerard solo_traveller ad
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
A
Alasdair solo_traveller gb
7
Reasonable, partially modernised hotel in a pleasant location
Pros:

A decent hotel overall. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. The staff seemed helpful and accommodating, and didn't mind when my arrival was significantly delayed. The fact that the hotel was clearly built on an earlier industrial building, so there were some old beams and ironwork in the room, gave it an interesting aesthetic. The common areas were pleasant, particularly the breakfast room with good views along the river, and the outdoor courtyard/smoking area. I liked the location, just a short distance away from the busiest parts of the city. And providing an umbrella was thoughtful!

Cons:

The facilities felt a bit dated, particularly the lift, which had a rather basic functionality. Half of the lights in the room didn't seem to work (or if they did, I didn't work out how to turn them on) which left it a bit dark. The water from the shower leaked onto the bathroom floor. It felt like a building still in need of some refurbishment.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
B
Ben solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
J
Jost solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Ein sehr schönes Hotel, sehr nettes Personal. Radplätze im Hof. Sehr zu empfehlen.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
G
Geert solo_traveller be
7
Pros:

Bed en badkamer, vrij stil,

Cons:

Veel ochtend lawaai, niet voor uitslapers ,heel kleine tv ,afstandsbediening werkte slecht, vooral een hotel als dit zou men toch een smart tv mogen verwachten er was ook een minibar aanwezig met schandalig dure prijzen

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
S
Sara solo_traveller au
10
Very comfortable, economical stay on the river in the heart of Ghent.
Pros:

Spacious clean room. Comfortable large bed. Fridge and snacks and drinks to purchase. Room service. In a perfect location, close to everything. Friendly staff. Was able to store luggage.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
I
ignacio solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

La ubicación y el personal de recepción ha sido muy atento. Colchón muy cómodo y las luces ambiente de la habitación eran estupendas.

Cons:

La habitación daba a la terraza y si no tienes la cortina echada se ve todo. Además no había gel de manos ya que el bote estaba gastado.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee