Can’t recommend this hostel enough! Out of all the hostels I’ve visited within 3 weeks this one felt the most inviting and cozy making it super comfortable to connect with people in my room or hanging out in the lobby. They have all the amenities you could need - gorgeous kitchen with all the supplies and more. Very clean space with the friendliest staff that play a big part in the welcoming atmosphere. If you’re looking for an affordable stay in a magical city where you can make great friends along the way - Hostel Uppelink is the spot!

Location couldn't be better. Lockers available to rent, even after you have checked out. Bathrooms and shower areas are clean and modern. The building is a beautiful old stone and wood structure. All digital keys accessible via your smart phone. Kitchen area was huge and well stocked. All major sites and bar areas are just a couple mins walk. Building is along the water canal and there is pedestrian noise at night. There is also some noise and vibration from the trams and buses as they pass by.

Great very central location with great view of the Three Towers while expensive Marriott right next door has none 😊 Very helpful and friendly staff, cool kitchen and dining, bar and living room. Modern showers with locking doors, three toilets, 8 sinks and washer and dryer on top floor. Toilets on other floors as well. Very basic rooms. Nice guests. Very much in demand so book early. Prices go up the longer you wait and can be booked fully as well.

Absolutely amazing. I had the best overall experience here. The location could not be better and the view is beautiful. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and the downstairs lounge and kitchen are cozy and well stocked. The room was comfortable and quiet. This hostel is a great place to meet fellow travellers and the walking tours organized by the company operating outside the hostel are fantastic.

One of the nicest hostels I ever stayed at. Amazing vibe, great views and super friendly staff.

Great place. Not a party hostel as they shut down the common area at 10 - 10:30. I forget. But it seems the city shuts down early. Perfect location. Clean and modern. A girl working at the front desk is a little weird, not quirky/ funny, but I get the vibe that if she doesn’t like you for some reason, she’ll treat you oddly. Example: she never seems particularly friendly, which I don’t mind as long as I get good service and they aren’t rude. but as I was checking out she told me to enjoy Bruges. Which is weird because we never talked about anything other than the check in process. And I wasn’t going to Bruges. Strange behavior.

Modern hostel in the center of town, lovely staff. Couldn’t really ask for more. Also recommend the kayaking that runs from there, was a beautiful time. Some of the views from the hostel room windows are absurdly good, it’s almost offensive.

Everything was fine ! The staff is polite and always ready to help . The hostel is located in the heart of the city in a historic building with history, which was a very pleasant surprise. The view from the room was just fantastic!! Bed linen is clean and rooms are cleaned regularly. The only thing I can advise travelers who are going to stay here is to take earplugs. Since the city center, life is in full swing and possible sleep problems :)

The location is fantastic and the staff is very friendly and helpful. A really great hostel. PS That is the view from the room I stayed in 😍

Location is just amazing!! On the best spot in entire Ghent.... Staff is super friendly Advance features for your keys..everything is digital from your phone I enjoyed my stay

I spent 2 nights there, I had a wonderful time. The staff was welcoming, breakfast was great and not expensive (better book the hostel on they own website). Rooms are ok, poor ventilation as it is an very old building (17th century). You should book the room with a view ! It is a bit more expensive but the view on the river and the three towers is worth the price 🤙🏼 There are 2 guided tours everyday, I recommend ! The guide was amazing and both tours are worth it !

The location is SO amazing. You will not be disappointed with the view. So many restaurants to chose from near by as well. The rooms are quite nice and quite clean. The bathrooms are definitely some of the cleanest hostel bathrooms i’ve used! They do let you make your own bed which I prefer, but it’s all personal preference. The lockers are a bit small and would only fit a regular size school backpack. Not to mention the staff was incredibly nice and super easy to talk to! Would definitely recommend this hostel for a nice stay in Gent:)

I've been traveling a lot lately, but I am so surprised with what I found! The hostel is simply special! The localization is excellent, I had the privilege to be in a room with a view to the canal! The room is huge and the bathrooms are very organized! Every shower has an extra space where you can bring your things and dress up comfortably! The staffs are extremely receptive! And the breakfast is nice! I strongly recommend it! My best regards to all staffs, you took part in my beautiful stay in this outstanding city!

Great location, right in the middle of the old town, in a historical building. It is pretty clean and the common room is very cozy. The only thing is that they don't provide locks for the lockers, so you have to buy a lock from them if you want to lock the locker in the room. Other than that, good people and hostel.

Just went to start Walking Tour by Legends. Hostel Uppelink has great storage/luggage facility (very cheap, 0.5 euros per hour for big luggage). Totally safe lockers.

Great hostel right in the center of Ghent. I stayed one night with a friend and the first thing that surprised us is that is right in the St. Michael's bridge, a few meters from the center. When you are in the lounge or cafeteria you can see the view is beautiful, the same view that you get in most of the rooms. The girls that worked there are amazingly kind and pay lots of attention to detail. They were kind enough to offer advice of places to check out and food recommendations. Everything is so cleaned and actually they just reformed most of the hotel 2 weeks ago. You could tell the rooms were brand new. When I come back to get I'll go to Uppelink for sure :D

The location is excellent, in front of the St. Michael bridge, with a view of the river from the dinning room. Close to everything, the rooms are big, the floor a little bit noisy, but it is perfect comfortable to sleep. Andrea the receptionist was so kind explaining everything about the hostel and different places in the city to go. Highly recommendable this place

Was here for a study visit. Newly renovated rooms, clean showers and toilets, fully equipped kitchen. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The views from the windows are the best possible. Breakfasts are good. the only things i would point out are the very loud stairs (but then again, they are historic) and the strange system of bedsheets (no blanket covers).

The hostel is located in the city center offering a wonderful view of the city from its rooms. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. I totally enjoyed my time there.

I’ve been so good in this hostel. The rooms have a fantastic view, the position, the common hall and the great kitchen, the ventilated rooms, very clean and curated…you’re feel like into a tale. The only things that I miss is the commodity to have my own open card instead of having to use the phone each time. And also having the common area opening early in the morning. But those are just small details, it’s a great space as a hostel.

Really lovely hostel in a prime location. The kitchen and lounge areas were really fantastic! The showers & bathrooms were clean. Went in November - so out of tourist season. The beds do shake when busses and trams drive past - but so what. Lovely helpful staff. All round well kitted hostel. 10/10 would recommend.

If you want a convenient hostel in the center of ghent, you can't go wrong with Uppelink. Pros: -Hostel is as central as it gets, you cannot be more central than here. -Staff is very nice and helpful. You might even see some at the festival! -nice common area. -lots of facilities (full kitchen, washer, dryer, and even a blowdryer for hair) -bar with Belgian beer never hurts. -hostel is clean and well-maintained. -the storage lockers by the reception are really cheap and big. Cons: -The room lockers are quite small. -The shower room is a sauna. There is no ventilation and the windows are closed. I don't get it. FYI, the hostel is cashless, and towels are an extra cost.

The place has a military vibe to it. I served my country and I know it has one. They give you sheets and all and you do your own bed. Towel cost extra. The bed is slightly small. It's more a pad than a bed? The pad you use for training? The showers are mixed.

I arranged a stay with Hostel Uppelink for 26 people last weekend. Their assistance during booking, advice on things to do in Ghent, and their hospitality during our stay made the trip really easy. Many thanks Team Uppelink!

Located in a great area, close to canals, with possibility for kayak hire. Digital looks, controlled online and well organized kitchen facilities. Wonderful lounge and friendly, informative and assistive staff. Rooms have lockers and individual light, plug for each bed. Good ventilation. Neighbors or roommates might be noisy but it is the center after all so it is expected guests would be coming late. Serve drinks until late, there's an affordable large luggage locker service available and guests can use the lounge on the day after they check out. I enjoyed my stay.

Amazing hostel. Location is perfect, commons area and kitchen are super cozy and clean. Rooms are quite small but very clean and the view! View from the hostel is amazing, the best you can imagine. I liked the bathroom decision, you have enough space for all, also clean and nice. This hostel has digital keys system, you can buy coffee using NFC payments directly on the bar just at 1 euro, you can do the same with a washing machine and dryer in the bathroom, you can rent a locker and leave there your things safely. They also offer a few walking tours right there and those tours are informative, fun and easy to book. Stuff is friendly, nice and helpful. I enjoy my stay and will definitely come back. Thank you!

Hostel was located in the middle of Ghent, right beside the centre square. We had an amazing view of a catherdial when we woke up. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and genuinely seemed happy to help. The drinks at the hostel bar were pretty cheap (2.20€) and there was lots of place to play card games, if I was ever in Ghent again, I’d be sure to stay

Friendly staff, clean accommodation and good amenities. Also the location couldn’t be better. The only bad thing is that some lockers in room 13 were broken and most of them are kinda hard to use. The lockers downstairs are way better. I stayed at a room with a view and it was amazing

Incredible location and the view is fantastic. Friendly service and the facilities are very clean and modern. Rooms dont have alot of privacy but it is as expected from a hostel. Room lockers are small and theres not enough storage in the rooms in general.

Worth it for the view and the location. Staff is friendly, bar and lounge onsite is nice. Breakfast maybe a bit pricey for what’s on offer. Bathrooms were clean(ish) but definitely on the smellier side throughout the stay

The friendliest staff I’ve ever met, a spectacular view from the room, and clean facilities. Would be good to have another washing machine or two, but I’m used to washing my clothes in a sink anyway so it didn’t bother me.

Situated at the heart of the central square, this 900 year-old hostel can be best appreciated for its strategic location. Due to its age, expect that there are no elevators to get to your room. They are cashless so prepare your debit card to pay for the locker and towels because they are not free. Generally, the rooms are clean but not air-conditioned, while the bathrooms are mixed. If you are not comfortable with this, best to avoid this hostel. The room can be accessed through a key sent to your phone so you always have to carry it. This hostel is most suitable for back packers and short stayers.

Really great hostel! The location is perfect, directly next to the Korenlei which is the most beautiful place in the city if you ask me. You can hang out their every evening and your hostel is just 1 minute away. In general the hostel is really in the city Center. The common kitchen was also amazing. Very well equipped (spices&oil are available for general use) and there is enough space to store your own food but there are also sections for leftovers that are free for everyone🫶🏼The only thing I have to mention is, that there were many men in my ten bed mixed dorm room which made me feel a bit uncomfortable because I was on my first solo trip ever. And book the room with the special view because than you can open your window properly. Otherwise you have a beautiful window that opens just a little bit. I mean there a ventilators so you can live with it but it’s definitely more comfort with a window. All in all the hostel is rather small but very cosy so I can definitely recommend it!

I've stayed in hostels all over the world, especially in Europe, and they have unquestionably the greatest location and view of them all. Simply amazing and they back it up with clean rooms and fantastic service.

Best hostel ever!!! The location is incredible and the staff super nice. The rooms are clean and modern and have beautiful views you normally would only get from a 5 star hotel. We came back twice ♥️

Excellent location, nice staff, clean. Toilets and showers are outside each dorm. Nice lounge area with a good selection for breakfast and evening beers. Very secure

Best views in Ghent, warm and social atmosphere, also staff was super friendly and helpful.

A wonderful hostel located in the heart of town

Very nice service and good location

An excellent hostel. Comfortable, clean, and full of interesting people. On the best location you could ask for. And with staff that really go above and beyond to make your stay a great one. Ricard in particular was extremely welcoming and helpful. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Great hostel 4 stars as I like privacy curtain Breakfast was standard European Beds were great You have to make your bed when you arrive they give you pillow case And bed sheets the before you leave you must undress your bed and bring it back down At the moment lockers are free and very spacious in the lobby which is very good. It was located right in the centre of the town. The showers are amazing and very clean so are the rest rooms. Staff were very nice.

Only gripe with Uppelink is the very late kitchen opening - 8am. A little inconvenient for early risers such as myself. Otherwise, great stay, friendly staff, surprisingly good sleep in the dorm both nights.

Amazing hostel with an incredible view from wherever inside. Clean, comfortable, ideal to meet people and have a drink across the river. I highly recommend 😊

The main attraction of Hostel Uppelink is its architectural situation. It's housed within a very old and charming building with wooden floors and detailing throughout, and the view from the kitchen, dining rooms, bar, and upper level dorm rooms is truly phenomenal. The location cannot be beat. Plus, the inexpensive breakfast is well worth it if you book in advance at the discounted rate. Finally, the kitchen is very well-equipped (however, without freezer space) and the wi-fi is strong. My only criticism (and it's a serious one) is that all common areas shut down around 10:30 or 11 p.m. in the evenings. At this point, the front desk reception closes the kitchen, dining room, bar, and common lounge and leaves the reception vacant for the remainder of the night. Since the rooms are not meant for socializing, the nightly closure of all common areas forces all guests off the property in order to socialize. I could understand if this were the case at, say, 2 a.m., but 10-11 p.m. is unacceptable. The result is that the hostel doesn't feel like a truly communal, shared space that encourages socializing or interaction. To prevent partying, there are other measures that could be put in place - if that's the desired end-goal. However, in this case, as the rules currently stand, I cannot recommend Hostel Uppelink for its social life or "nightlife" as it effectively closes at a very early hour. Given that a primary goal of many hostelgoers is to socialize at night with other guests, myself and my friends at the hostel were very disappointed to learn about this rule and I hope measures are undertaken to correct it.

Easily the best hostel I've ever stayed in - impeccable service, great location, clean, well-maintained, very friendly and welcoming staff - all in a beautiful building. I highly, highly recommend staying here if you come to visit Ghent - and do the walking tours! (morning & evening)

Stayed for 3 wonderful night. Great great view of the bridge and church if your lucky. Rickurt is an awesome receptionist that helped me with a few food spots to try out.

The view from the dorm room is the best in all of ghent. Unbeatable location, everything clean. Free walking tours, and paid kayak rentals and beer tours all start from the hostel.

Very cozy hostel in the old town. Fantastic view. Super nice receptionists and a cozy bar. The kitchen is well equipped. I had a great time and met amazing travel buddies.

Great location and ambiance. Secure doors throughout, controlled by smartphone. Storage lockers rentable in lobby. Clean & well organised kitchen. Bedrooms need some hanging space, eg. hooks on bunk bed ends?

I loved my stay at Hostel Uppelink. The facilities are outstanding, it’s a building of the XIII century but it’s all wisely designed to enjoy. The common areas are spacious, also it has a good amount of toilets and showers per room, and it is perfectly located with a lovely view to the river. The staff is very friendly and helpful! I strongly recommend the kayak experience, you can see the city from a marvellous point of view. To sum up, it’s a great place for the perfect holiday.

I don't know how much I can say I loved my stay! The view was just incredible. Had to pinch myself every morning. The vibe was great and the staff amazing. I will be back.

Beautiful building in the middle of gent, the common areas are really nice. You can have your morning coffee with a view. Friendly staff, clean bathrooms. Will absolutely come back here.

The location is really great, and the price is reasonable. It’s located at the heart of Ghent. Besides, the room is also clean, friendly, and quite hip. So, if I revisit Ghent, I will stay at this place.

Not the cheapest, but definitely the most central ho(s)tel in town. Friendly staff, decent breakfast and good and clean facilities. The app to open your room works smooth, but don't let your phone run out of charge...

Very clean, everybody is so nice and gentle, the tour recommended was enjoyable. Would recommend for sure.

Excellent hostel. Very clean, staff very helpful. Beautiful historic building. The common space and toilets are all clean and well presented. The breakfast buffet is reasonably priced and nutritious. There are lockers to keep your stuff for very low prices during the day before you check in and after you check out. Would stay here again!

Clean, recently renovated, feels very safe and secure. They also have free padlocked lockers in the rooms as well as bigger (paid) ones downstairs for luggage. Free internet too and plug sockets next to every bed. A very nice hostel!

A great place to stay when visiting Gent. The staff are friendly and the location is fantastic. The rooms are basic, but comfortable. Plenty of bathroom and shower facilities are available as well as a nice social area. Highly recommended.