voco Gent is the option for travellers who value space, easy access and a modern standard over a cobbled-street address. It is a contemporary hotel from the IHG group, set outside the pedestrian old centre in the part of Ghent that suits drivers, business travellers and visitors to the city’s exhibition and event venues. The trade-off is simple. You do not wake up beside the canals, but you usually find easier parking, larger rooms and lower prices than in the medieval core, and you can reach the old town quickly by tram, bus, bike or taxi. For families with a car, groups, and visitors combining Ghent with a wider Flanders trip, it is a practical, good-value base, and the staff and facilities are those of a well-run mainstream hotel.
Location and getting around
The hotel is outside the historic centre, so plan your first journey before you arrive. Public transport links to the old town and the Gent-Sint-Pieters station are good, taxis are easy to find, and cycling is common in Ghent, with bike lanes on most main roads. Drivers will find the surrounding roads easy to reach from the motorway network, which makes day trips to Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp and the Flemish Ardennes simple. Check the transport times to the centre and the station for your route when you book.
Rooms
Expect modern, well-equipped rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, free WiFi and comfortable beds, in sizes that include family-friendly options. Rooms are generally larger than those in the historic townhouse hotels, which helps on longer stays and with children. Facilities such as a restaurant, a bar, a fitness room and parking are typical of this kind of hotel, but the exact list changes, so check when you book what is included in your rate and whether breakfast is part of it.
Who it suits
Families with a car, groups, business travellers and visitors to events who want predictable standards and easy parking, plus city-break guests happy to trade a historic address for a lower price. It is less suited to travellers who want to walk from the front door to the canals, to couples seeking romance in a historic building, or to those who plan to spend evenings in the old centre and dislike late journeys.
Good to know
Rates often fall midweek outside event periods and rise during trade fairs, the Ghent Festival in July and holiday weekends. Last trams and buses run earlier than you might expect, so check the timetable if you plan a late evening in the centre, or plan on a taxi or a bike. Always read the cancellation terms and the parking conditions before you pay.
Why stay here
- ✓Modern air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Easier parking than the old centre
- ✓Family-friendly room sizes
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Private bathrooms
- ✓Tram and bus links to the old town
- ✓Good for day trips by car
- ✓Check dining and fitness options when you book
Good questions
Is voco Gent in the historic centre?+
No. It is outside the pedestrian old town, with good tram, bus and taxi links into the centre. Check the route when you book.
Is voco Gent good for drivers?+
Yes. It is easier for cars than the old centre. Check parking arrangements and costs when you book.
Who is voco Gent best for?+
Families, groups, business guests and event visitors who value space and easy access over a canal-side address.
