CITYTRIP GHENT: DISCOVER THE BRAND NEW B&B ACHILLES

Looking for a romantic getaway or a fun girls trip? Visit Ghent and stay the night in the brand-new bed & breakfast Achilles. This B&B, situated in a marvellous art nouveau house in the centre of Ghent, is the perfect base for a short trip to Europe’s best kept secret. And did you know that Decovry decorated the entire place? Book your trip and get a fabulous Decovry extra: 28% discount and a bottle of champagne (37.5 cl) in the room.

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Achilles

You’ll spend the night in one of the six luxurious and contemporary rooms, take time to relax at the bar or in the charming patio. In the morning, you’ll enjoy a tasty breakfast. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer.

: Achilles

: Achilles

Ghent

B&B Achilles is situated in the Arts Quarter of Ghent, within walking distance from St. Peter’s Abbey and highlights such as the contemporary art museum (S.M.A.K.), the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) and Arts Centre Vooruit. After only twenty minutes walking, you’ll find yourself surrounded by historical heritage such as the St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Castle of Counts and Ghent Belfry. To make sure you don’t miss any hidden gem of Ghent, check out the official city guide.

Discover

Discover this vibrant city that combines a great cultural cocktail with a trendy urban life. Get to know the three towers that symbolise the city, take a picture on the most romantic bridge of the city (the St Michael’s Bridge) and go back in time with a visit to the Castle of the Counts. Or just stroll around the historical centre: along the historical façades with stepped gable, along light art such as Les Oiseaux de Mr. Maeterlick, along iconic places as St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Graslei, Ghent Belfry and the Graffiti street. And, make sure to discover the divine glow of the Mystic Lamb of the Flemish masters, the brothers Van Eyck. In December and January, you’ll experience the lovely Christmas atmosphere in the pedestrian shopping streets, the cosy coffee bars, the crowded pubs and numerous gourmet restaurants. Don’t forget to try the Ghent specialties and sweats: cuberdons, snowballs, Waterzooi …

The ultimate Ghent hotspots

Food & Drinks:

Bar Jan Cremer: sandwiches, bagels, toasts and a lovely terrace
Lys d’Or: restaurant with Belgian-French cuisine
Estelle: bar with salads and pastry, at 100-meter walking distance of B&B Achilles
Janine’s: contemporary bistro
Het Keizershof: lively bistro with Belgian classics
Alice: lovely and cosy brunch hotspot
Ona: enjoy some fine wine
Ventura: the most cosy bar of Ghent with a lovely view on the market square “Vrijdagmarkt”

Shopping:

Billie Rose: store + cafe
day. : new multibrandstore for women
Agnes & Maurice: cosy store for unique finds
Fin du Jour: cosmetics & lifestyle boutique

Gastronomy:

San: eastern simplicity
Lof: gastronomic dining
De Superette: rock ’n roll bakery and restaurant

Cosy coffee bars:

Peaberry Coffeebar
Full Circle Coffee
Café Labath
Barista

Shop the Look

Do you adore the Achilles interior? Excellent, because Decovry decorated the whole place. With these beautiful items, you can recreate the Achille look in a heartbeat.