Liesbeth's place was charming with excellent kitchen and washroom facilities and a large comfortable bed. It is also well located, being only two stops away by tram from the main train station. It is a manageable walk downtown but there are trams one can take there as well. We originally wanted to stay in Ghent because it was well-situated between Bruges and Brussels (less than an hour to either by train for day trips), but in the end we enjoyed Ghent the best of the three places. It is less touristy than Bruges, but still with so much to see. Definitely would come back!