Kristof's place was my favorite throughout my trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. It's a beautifully decorated space in older building sited in the perfect spot in the city. The street is quieter than most around it but it's also at the edge of everything. I couldn't get over the view of the Opera House at night out the window. I fell in love with Ghent and was ready to move into this apartment!! The place is bright throughout, stylish, and has wonderfully thoughtful touches like beer and water in the fridge, slippers, candles, a speaker for playing music, and pocket-sized walking guides in multiple languages. Yes, it's up a lot of steps but what good place in a beautiful old city is not? The tram is just around the corner and an easy trip to the train station. I was using Ghent as a base for side-trips and almost stayed near the train station but this was soo much better. I wish I had booked more time. Kristof's hospitality is amazing. The breakfast buffet in his restaurant downstairs is wonderful and definitely worth trying. I celebrated my birthday during my stay and Kristof was kind enough to call his friend and to figure out the best places for me to celebrate. The hospitality was fantastic!!