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Simon Says vs Hostel De Draecke
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Simon Says scores significantly higher than Hostel De Draecke. Simon Says is ranked #5 in Ghent with positive reviews from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure.
Simon Says
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Sluizeken 8, Ghent 9000, Belgium
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Minibar
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Two fashionably styled guest rooms above an excellent coffee shop in a brightly coloured corner house with art-nouveau facade."
Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the Patershol district, British transplants Simon Turner and Christopher Joseph opened this B&B at their casual coffeehouse."
Full review
Hostel De Draecke
Lonely Planet
The Guardian
The Guardian
Sint-Widostraat 11, Ghent 9000, Belgium
From $34 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Lonely Planet
"Behind a pseudo-medieval facade facing a picturesque willow-lined central canal lies this slightly institutional modern HI hostel... No lockout."
Full review
The Guardian
"The De Draecke (dorm beds from €19, double rooms €70,) is a basic but hip hostel right in the centre of town offering dormitory accommodation or private rooms"
The Guardian
"The De Draecke is a basic but comfortable hostel in the centre, with dorms or private twin rooms from €40"
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