Welcome to Geertje Henckens' Bed & Breakfast, a guest-house in the middle of Ghent’s bustling city centre. The B&B is part of a former convent, where you can still marvel at historical details such as the 15th century wall paintings.
Traditional limewash techniques are used to create an exotic and colourful atmosphere both inside and out.
Bric-à-brac market discoveries awaken new life in past treasures and add further colour to the interior.
Enjoy a delicious, fresh and generous breakfast in the peace of the cosy breakfast room!
The courtyard is a tiny jungle of luscious greenery where, in the company of twittering birds, the pressure of the town is quickly forgotten.
Our rooms
The duplex room (3 persons)
The duplex room is a room with two floors and a staircase in between. This spacious room has a double bed, table and 2 chairs, TV. On the first floor there is a sitting area with 2 seats, a fridge. Here is also the private bathroom. The rooms are located on the second floor and have central heating, free Wi-Fi. Coffee and tea making facilities.
The garden side room is a spacious room with view on the garden. The old wardrobe of grandmother got back here. Furthermore, the room is equipped with a double bed, a table and 2 chairs, seat and TV. The private bathroom has a shower, toilet and sink. The rooms are located on the second floor and have central heating, free Wi-Fi. Coffee and tea are free available.
The room with fresco from the 15th century, from the time of the middle ages. This spacious room has a double bed, seating area with table and 2 chairs, seat and TV. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, central heating and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are located on the 2nd floor. There is free use of coffee and tea.
Enjoy a delicious, fresh and generous breakfast in the peace of the cosy breakfast room!
You can start the day well with a full and healthy breakfast. Our breakfast consists of local and seasonal products, a varied and original menu based on fresh products. All reservations are included breakfast.
Visit Ghent
Gent Watertoerist
Going out alone, with your family, relatives and / or friends? Pamper yourself with a nice cruise and discover on the water what Ghent has to offer.
The Industry Museum in Ghent, a stone's throw from the Vrijdagmarkt. In the former cotton factory, large and small stories bring the turbulent industrial history back to life.
Dozens of international companies have established themselves along the Ghent-Terneuzen canal. Discover the economic vein and the industrial heart of East Flanders in the booming port of Ghent.
S.M.A.K., the Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art - Ghent, has an international reputation for its collection and various impressive exhibitions, such as Chambres d Amis, Over The Edges and The Quadriennial.