The Verhaegen
Guesthouse · Ghent centre
The Verhaegen is a small luxury B&B in a restored 18th-century townhouse with garden and rooms in historic style. The centre is about a five-minute walk away.
- ★ 4.4 on Google (86)
- Upscale
- gay-owned
- Townhouse with garden
- Address
- Oude Houtlei 110
9000 Ghent - Location
- approx. 5 minutes’ walk to the centre, around 10 minutes to the Graslei and the bars
- Price range
- Upscale, from approx. €250 per night
- Rooms
- 4 individually designed rooms and suites
- Crowd
- mixed, couples and connoisseurs
What makes the guesthouse special
Travel Gay explicitly lists The Verhaegen as a “Gay-Owned B&B” in a historic, restored mansion and has counted it among the most-booked places on its Ghent page for years. GayOut also calls it “LGBTQ+ owned”.
Rooms and amenities
According to Travel Gay, there are four themed guest rooms, each with TV, free Wi-Fi, private bathroom, minibar and safe, plus a gym and parking. Breakfast costs extra; according to guests, some bathrooms only have a bathtub.
A good fit if you …
- are looking for a special, personal place
- appreciate history and design
Not ideal if you …
- want to stay cheaply
- expect 24-hour hotel service
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (Ghent hotels), GayOut (Google reviews: 4.4 stars, 86 reviews), the property’s website. Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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