Treck Hostel

Wow - the 12 year old wants to come back and stay in every van !! We loved the comfy beds, the private space , the games room, bar and fabulous breakfast. Staff were really helpful and it's in a really quiet part of Ghent. I was concerned that everyone might not be respectful of everyones sleep but they were and it was really quiet at night - we felt bad when we woke at 6.30 and turned on lights !! Lots for children to do - indoor play frame made the 12 year old v happy !! Would have liked a bin I'm the van but understood why not to help with recycling

This is a very special place - basically a hostel that is as much an art project than a hostel! You sleep in a caravan, which is together with about 10 other caravans in a big hall. I would not worry about safety, since every caravan can be locked. It is a place that clearly has a heart for the local vulnerable citizens (cfr. the pictures of places where the homeless sleep in the yard) but also with visibly strong artistic talent among those who built it. My only recommendation would be that if you are a light sleeper, bring your own earplugs. There are sealed earplugs in the caravan, and you'll need them since given the auditive properties of the building, it is really noisy, even if guests are trying to keep silent (and at 3 am, a singing guest was not...) As for location: we walked to the city center, it's about 10-15 minutes. And because of its location slightly outside the center, it has this huge inner yard, which is fantastic when the sun shines. Staff was very friendly and relaxed - there are some local people from Gent working there, as well as some international volunteers who stay there for a while.

Un ostello vero! Ti senti come se fossi a casa di amici. Alex e Matilde sono straordinari, cortesi, disponibili. Roulotte spaziose e divertenti, colazione spaziale, camerate ampie e dotate di lavandino e di enormi contenitori per le tue cose, cucina comune a disposizione. Ping-pong, calcio balilla, giochi di società. Mai stato meglio!!!!!