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You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar at Hostel Uppelink. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a view of a historic building, a radiator, and a chair.

Small 3 bed private room with special view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a door, and a trash bin.

Small 4 bed private room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with red and beige bedding, a brick wall, and a window with a stained glass design.

Small 3 bed private room (triple bunk)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view of buildings, and a radiator under the window.

Bed in a 16-bed mixed dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a view of a cityscape, and a radiator.

Bed in a 12-bed mixed dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A narrow hallway with bunk beds on both sides, a window with a view of buildings, and a fan on the right wall.

Bed in a 10-bed mixed dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a window with a fan, and a brick wall.

Bed in a 8-bed mixed dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a view of a cityscape, and a window with curtains.

Bed in a 6-bed mixed dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ghent City Centre, a neighborhood in Ghent, Hostel Uppelink is in the entertainment district. Design Museum Ghent and Arnold Vander Haeghen Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portus Ganda and Van Eyck Swimming Pool. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kuipke or Ghelamco Arena. Visit our Ghent travel guide
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Sint-Michielsplein 21, Ghent, 9000

What's nearby

  • A historic cathedral with tall spires, a bustling street with cafes, and a tram in the background.
    St. Nicholas' Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic tower with a spire, a modern building with a wooden facade, and a cobblestone square with outdoor seating.
    Belfry of Ghent
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and flags.
    Ghent Town Hall
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic castle with a moat, a bridge, and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Gravensteen Castle
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Korenmarkt Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ghent (GNE-Sint-Pieters Train Station)
    6 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Le Pain Quotidien
    3 min walk
  • Café Bornhem
    1 min walk
  • Missy Sippy Blues & Roots Club
    3 min walk
  • The Cobbler
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1200
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7.5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Uppelink pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Uppelink?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostel Uppelink?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hostel Uppelink located?

Located in Ghent City Centre, this hostel is steps from St. Michael's Bridge, St. Michael's Church, and St. Nicholas' Church. Korenmarkt Square and Design Museum Ghent are just steps away. Ghent-Dampoort Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostel Uppelink Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 188 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location, efficient arrangements, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt very safe as a solo female traveller, loved the area/perfect location for exploring
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and pleasantly surprised by the amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and friendly. Room was clean and spacious. Close to everything youll want to see and only a few minutes away from a great selection of restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most greatest location !!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slight hiccup in checking into the room and keycard access but staff was great in getting it resolved. Nice place. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

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Overall, I had a good stay. The hostel was clean and in a great central location, making it easy to get around. My only issue was that there was basically no air conditioning, and the rooms rely on open windows. It was fine during my visit, but I could see it getting very hot in warmer weather. Other than that, I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

marisa

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cleanest hostel i’ve ever stayed in! Staff was friendly and inviting! The rooms were great, everyone was friendly. The view of the city from our room was amazing! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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Very friendly staff and really clean facilities. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the rooms is excellent, amenities are great, bar has a wide selection of options, literally smack dab in the middle of the best part of Ghent. Will stay here again of I ever return to Ghent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel staff were friendly helpful and i enjoyed chatting with them. They helped answer all my questions. Breakfast was basic but good for the price. Excellent location. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. I felt totally safe as a single woman traveling alone. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

jose antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place has a perfect location, is clean, but I think the rooms are a little uncomfortable, is a good option more because of the price :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel, but not cheap. Great that facilities are available but you pay for everything. Staff great and friendly. They will go out of their way to help. The rooms are spacious but in mid summer, uncomfortably hot. Overall a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for completely the wrong date, Femke at the Hostel rearranged this for me before I arrived dx and was incredibly helpful!! My trip could go on thanks the helpful customer service here. The facilities were very clean and staff very friendly. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

THALES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the best hostel I've ever stayed in. Not only is it in a central location with easy access to the University and other points of interest, they have some nice facilities. Obviously the building itself is part of the equation. Mad sleeping somewhere older than my country. A thanks to Brian and his afternoon shift colleague. You were amazing hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel.. easy lockers and lots of them to leave your stuff. Suggestion - put your clothes in plastic bag when you use the showers or hang them up high.. the shower can get things wet...very spacious and nice building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jae Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so nice view hostel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kaelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, one of the nicer hostels I have been in. If you have a chance definitely stay here but be aware that there is no curtain for your bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe the best hostel I have ever stayed in. Very modern inside this medieval building. Stunning views and so much just steps from the hostel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mathilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hostel with great staff

Very friendly staff who was there to answer any questions, clean and fresh room and free breakfast, bed linen and lockers. Located in the heart of Ghent, with everything in walking distance. Couldnt have asked for a better place to stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe as a single woman traveling on my own.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the historical side
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a triple room with a view. It was unbelievable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025