Belgium
· Ghent
Breakfast available
Right at Graslei and Korenlei
Located in Ghent’s former post office, a landmark building from 1898
Intimate bar, The Cobbler, with canal views and classic cocktails
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
1898 The Post in Ghent is a charming boutique hotel set inside the city’s former post office, an architectural gem overlooking the Graslei canal. The building’s original features such as high ceilings, arched windows and dark wood beams have been beautifully preserved and paired with elegant, vintage-inspired interiors. Each room feels unique, with deep colours, antique furniture and the quiet grandeur of a bygone era. It’s a place that makes you slow down and savour the beauty of historic Ghent. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the atmospheric Kitchen restaurant or sip cocktails at The Cobbler, the hotel’s intimate bar with views across the old town. With its central location between the canals and the main square, 1898 The Post offers both a sense of history and refined comfort right in the heart of the city.
A moody hideaway above the canals, where creaking floors and vintage desks make you want to stay in and write postcards.
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A dramatic former post office turned boutique hotel full of turrets, arches, and historic charm
Warm, moody interiors with deep colours, antique furniture, and literary details
Rooms named like letters and parcels, from compact Stamps to spacious Carriages and Letters
The Cobbler cocktail bar feels like a cosy library lounge overlooking the canals
Perfect location on Graslei, right in the heart of Ghent’s historic centre
Good to know
38 rooms and suites in total
Check-in from 16:00
Check-out until 12:00
Cots available for children (charges may apply)
Free Wi-Fi
Private parking available (€30/day)
Room sizes range from approximately 25 m² to 65 m²
Pets are not allowed
About 1 hour by car from Brussels Airport
Ghent
Charming and full of life, Ghent is one of Belgium’s most captivating cities, where medieval architecture meets a youthful, creative energy. Stroll along the canals, explore centuries-old buildings like Gravensteen Castle, or simply enjoy the lively café scene by the water. The city balances history and modernity beautifully, with art, music and great food around every corner. Warm, walkable and endlessly atmospheric, Ghent is a place that wins you over instantly.
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