The location of the property is really ideal in that Gent (Ghent) is a small city and very walkable but the hotels / accommodations that are right in the center are likely far noisier and touristy. This room is in a residential area, 15 minutes walk to the center. Be aware that there is a high student population in Gent, meaning end of term can be lively! The very old Monastery building has been updated and the private room on ground level is quite elegant, and does front the street but has double windows for quiet. Note this portion of the home used to be a convent and the upstairs small rooms for nuns have been converted to college student units (no noise or problem at all, they are separate with a different entrance).

The hosts Ruth and Etienne were truly wonderful people and a pleasure to get to know. There was a lovely breakfast every day in a beautiful and artisitc window filled space next to the family kitchen. They offered us good suggestions for local restaurants and sights. We had a rental car which we parked on the street next to the house for 3.5 euro/day since we didn't need the car in the city and would recommend purchasing several day bus passes which are good for unlimited rights on bus and trams throughout the city. Having a car made a day trip to Brugge so easy.

We can highly recommend this unique location, the Flemish architecture, comfortable space, ease of walking, bus, and tram, and fantastic hosts, make this a great option for exploring Ghent and nearby Brugge and the Belgian coast.