Urban-Gardens Gent

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Urban Gardens Ghent is glamping in nature with the city around the corner

Looking for a contemporary cozy city camping? Would you like to stay in an oasis of tranquility, and also close to the city center? Then you've come to the right place at Urban Gardens Ghent! This glamping in Ghent can be found in green surroundings and a stone's throw from the bustling city center. Stay here in a special glamping accommodation and enjoy the combination of nature and the city.

  • Sustainability
  • Near Ghent
  • Bike rental
  • playground
  • Ping pong table
  • Pizza food truck
  • Bar
  • Petanque
  • Close to Sports and Recreation Park Blaarmeersen

Facilities and activities at Urban-Gardens Gent

(Sports) activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Petanque court
  • Ping pong table

Activities in the area
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Museums (<5 KM / 3.1 Miles)
  • Nature park (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
  • Picturesque villages
  • Michelin star restaurant (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Fishing
  • Walking

Kids and teenagers
  • Playground (outdoor)

Location
  • Near a city
  • By the water

Park facilities
  • Reception
  • Open all year
  • WiFi in public area (free)
  • Free parking nearby or at the park

Spoken language
  • Dutch
  • English
  • French

Unique properties
  • Eco friendly
  • Small scale park

Food & Beverage
  • Pizzeria
  • Foodtruck
  • Bakery
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
Urban-Gardens Gent

Surroundings

Colorful historic buildings and boats along a city canal, ideal for a glamping holiday park experience.
Cobblestone street and beautiful medieval buildings in the historic center of Ghent, Belgium at dawn.
Evening view of a picturesque European city with canal and illuminated historic buildings at sunset.

Stepping into history at Ooidonk Castle

Take the car and after a 20-minute drive, stand in front of Ooidonk Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Belgium. From April to November, it is possible on Sundays and holidays to take a guided tour of this still-inhabited castle, where you will learn more about the rich history of this medieval fortified castle. In July and August also on Saturdays. Would you like to stroll through the beautiful green gardens? That's possible from Tuesday afternoon to Sunday.

Scenic landscape near Ghent, Belgium, showing a field, lush trees, and a blue sky with clouds overhead.
Cycling - Urban Gardens Ghent - Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium

Strolling through Ghent

This glamping in East Flanders is less than 5 km from the lively city of Ghent. A city is full of history, old canals, medieval masterpieces, cozy bars, and restaurants. Stroll the streets and discover the beautiful buildings, graffiti, and street art. Discovering Ghent from the water, during a cruise on the Leie, definitely belongs on the list of things not to miss. The Graslei and the Korenlei are the oldest and perhaps the most beautiful and cozy places in Ghent. Here you will find many nice catering establishments. Of course, tasting the real Ghent Noses should not be missed. You can find the best ones in one of the carts on the Groentenmarkt.

Venture into nature

In the natural surroundings, you will find endless cycling and walking routes. Less than 2 km from the glamping is the urban nature reserve Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen. This park, which covers 220 hectares, has three hiking trails that take you past beautiful green nature with meadows and forest areas. Tens of thousands of birds perch in this area every year. There are special bird-watching huts along the way where you can spot the most beautiful birds undisturbed.

Plenty of fun at Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park

Glamping at Urban Gardens Ghent means free access to the Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park. In this green park with a large pond, there are plenty of water sports activities to do. Get in a canoe or kayak and paddle up the Leie. Learn to water ski or go pedal boating. For children, there is a water playground with a slide and a sandy beach that completes the recreation park. There is also plenty of fun to be had on dry land. For example, there is a skate park, a climbing rock and you can play mini-golf. For children, there is a large playground with a maze and you can play beach volleyball. The recreation park also has a hiking trail where you can completely relax with a hiking mountain and observation tower to admire the surroundings.

Practical information

Urban-Gardens Gent scored with a 7.5

279 reviews

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  • 12 Jul 2026

    Beautiful tiny house with all the amenities. The AC works great, and the beds and sofa downstairs are very comfortable. The outdoor furniture could be a bit more comfortable.
    Wonderfully peaceful in a green setting. Breakfast was well organized; we didn’t use any other facilities.
    The bus to the center of Ghent is great—it runs frequently and stays in service late into the evening.
    The beach is also wonderful for a day trip.

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    Prachtige tiny house met alles erop en eraan. Airco heel goed, heel comfortabele bedden en bank beneden. Meubilair buiten zou wat comfortabeler mogen.
    Heerlijk rustig in een groene omgeving. Ontbijt was ook goed geregeld, verder geen gebruik van faciliteiten gemaakt.
    Bus naar centrum Gent prima, rijdt vaak en ook tot laat s avonds.
    Strandbad ook heerlijk voor een dagje

    Review from Google
  • 11 Jul 2026

    A nice campground: the bathrooms are spotless and very comfortable. The campsites are spacious. If I ever return to Ghent, I’ll definitely consider staying at this campground.

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    Un bel campeggio: bagni pulitissimi e molto comodi. Le piazzole ampie. Se mai ritornerò a Gent questo campeggio lo terrò sicuramente in considerazione.

    Review from Google
  • 10 Jul 2026

    Unfortunately, a big disappointment—lots of marketing, little substance

    Our experience at this campground was, unfortunately, thoroughly negative.

    The chaos began as soon as we arrived: a huge line at check-in, even though it was peak arrival time. There was only one staff member on site, who was clearly overwhelmed. I was fifth in line and had to wait a long time in 28-degree heat. The atmosphere was understandably tense—people were already honking their horns outside.

    The Wi-Fi didn’t work at all during our stay.

    The restrooms were in appalling condition: mold, dirt, hair everywhere, and far too few toilets and showers for the number of guests. On top of that, the lighting was poor, so it didn’t feel safe to be there even in the evening. Particularly unpleasant was the smell of feces, which wasn’t limited to the restrooms but could even be detected inside the camper. In the end, we could only hope we hadn’t caught any illnesses or athlete’s foot there.

    On top of that, there was construction, landscaping, and forestry work going on all around the campground. Neither the website nor the booking confirmation mentioned that we should expect constant noise and disruptions.

    What’s particularly frustrating is that if you read the reviews from recent years, these exact problems are mentioned time and again—along with the note that improvements were planned. Apparently, however, hardly anything has changed.

    Instead of adjusting prices to reflect the site’s condition, they’re charging completely exorbitant rates here. We paid €51 per night for a RV with two adults. Given what’s offered, that’s in no way justified.

    Our impression is this: lots of AI-generated marketing, beautiful pictures, and big promises—but once you’re there, appearances apparently matter more than substance.

    The only plus is its convenient location near Ghent. However, our recommendation is very clear: You’re better off finding a campground a bit outside the city and driving a few minutes longer into town. It’s worth it.

    Unfortunately, this campground cast a shadow over our visit to Ghent. As beautiful as the city is—it’s this stay that sticks in our memory most of all.

    Finally, a request to the operator: Please spare us the standard AI response under this review. Instead, use the criticism that’s been voiced for years as an opportunity to finally address the obvious shortcomings.

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    Leider eine große Enttäuschung – viel Marketing, wenig Realität

    Unsere Erfahrung auf diesem Campingplatz war leider durchweg negativ.

    Schon bei der Ankunft begann das Chaos: Eine riesige Schlange am Check-in, obwohl Hauptankunftszeit war. Es war lediglich ein Mitarbeiter vor Ort, der sichtlich überfordert war. Ich war der Fünfte in der Warteschlange und musste bei 28 Grad lange warten. Die Stimmung war entsprechend angespannt – draußen wurde bereits gehupt.

    Das WLAN funktionierte während unseres Aufenthalts überhaupt nicht.

    Die Sanitäranlagen waren in einem erschreckenden Zustand: Schimmel, Schmutz, Haare überall und viel zu wenige Toiletten und Duschen für die Anzahl der Gäste. Dazu kam eine schlechte Beleuchtung, sodass man sich dort auch abends nicht wohlfühlte. Besonders unangenehm war der Fäkaliengeruch, der sich nicht nur auf die Sanitäranlagen beschränkte, sondern sogar im Camper wahrnehmbar war. Wir konnten am Ende nur hoffen, uns dort keine Krankheit oder einen Fußpilz eingefangen zu haben.

    Hinzu kamen Bau-, Garten- und Waldarbeiten rund um den Platz. Weder auf der Homepage noch bei der Buchung wurde darauf hingewiesen, dass mit dauerhaftem Lärm und Einschränkungen zu rechnen ist.

    Was besonders ärgerlich ist: Liest man die Rezensionen der letzten Jahre, werden genau diese Probleme immer wieder angesprochen – verbunden mit dem Hinweis, dass Verbesserungen geplant seien. Offenbar hat sich jedoch kaum etwas geändert.

    Statt den Zustand des Platzes mit angemessenen Preisen zu berücksichtigen, werden hier vollkommen überzogene Preise verlangt. Wir haben 51 € pro Nacht für ein Wohnmobil mit zwei Erwachsenen bezahlt. Für das, was geboten wird, ist das in keiner Weise gerechtfertigt.

    Unser Eindruck ist: Viel KI-generiertes Marketing, schöne Bilder und große Versprechen – aber vor Ort zählt offenbar mehr der Schein als das Sein.

    Der einzige Pluspunkt ist die gute Lage zu Gent. Unsere Empfehlung lautet jedoch ganz klar: Sucht euch lieber einen Campingplatz etwas außerhalb und fahrt ein paar Minuten länger in die Stadt. Das lohnt sich.

    Leider hat dieser Campingplatz unseren Besuch in Gent überschattet. So schön die Stadt auch ist – in Erinnerung bleibt vor allem dieser Aufenthalt.

    Zum Schluss noch eine Bitte an den Betreiber: Sparen Sie sich die standardisierte KI-Antwort unter dieser Bewertung. Nehmen Sie die seit Jahren geäußerte Kritik stattdessen endlich zum Anlass, die offensichtlichen Mängel zu beheben.

    Review from Google
  • 09 Jul 2026

    The site was under some work but the location the staff the who experience was fantastic thank you

    Review from Google
  • 08 Jul 2026

    One night in a campervan. Cycled into Ghent. Worked well for us. More to do in the area than we had time to explore. Well organised place. Great communication

    Review from Google
  • 07 Jul 2026

    Nádherný a čistý kemp. Velice milý personál. Využili jsme pouze na 1 noc, ale naprostá spokojenost. Lze využít i dopravu busem do centra za 0,15€.

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Frequently asked questions about Urban-Gardens Gent

  1. Does Urban Gardens Ghent have its own restaurant?

    At the glamping you will find Pizza Foodtruck Pausa for delicious authentic pizzas.

  2. How far is Urban Gardens Ghent from the beach?

    Less than 300m from the park is Blaarmeersen beach.

  3. How far is glamping in East Flanders from the city center of Ghent?

    The center of Ghent is 5 km from the glamping.

  4. Is Urban Gardens Ghent popular with families and young couples?

    Glamping Urban Garden Gent is great for young couples and families.

  5. What glamping types can be booked at Urban Garden Gent?

    Urban Gardens offers a choice of the 'Lodge' for 2 or 4 people, the 'Bivouac' for 2 or 4 people, the' Winter Glamping' or the 'Log Cabin'.

  6. Is there a swimming pool at this glamping near Ghent?

    Urban Garden Ghent does not have its own swimming pool, but there is plenty of swimming available at the Blaarmeersen recreation park.

  7. Where is Urban Gardens Ghent located?

    You can find Urban Gardens in East Flanders in Belgium,just outside the city center of Ghent.

  8. How far is the nearest supermarket?

    The nearest supermarket can be found 7 minutes away by car.

  9. What activities are available at glamping Urban Gardens Ghent?

    There are several play and relaxation areas at the glamping site.

  10. What activities are there to do around Urban Gardens Ghent?

    At sports and recreation park Blaarmeersen you can do many water sports activities as well as sports activities on the mainland. In addition, you can enjoy a relaxing beach day. Prefer to go into town? The center of Ghent is only 5 km away from the glamping.

  11. Is smoking allowed in the accommodation?

    Smoking in the accommodation is prohibited. However, smoking is allowed on the terrace.

  12. What is the distance to the nearest train station?

    Sint-Pieters Station Ghent is 4.7 km from the park.

  13. What are the check-in and check-out times for Urban-Gardens Gent?
    The check-in at Urban-Gardens Gent starts at 15:00. The checkout should be done before 11:00.
  14. Is Urban-Gardens Gent open all year round?
    Yes, Urban-Gardens Gent is open all year round.
  15. Is there a wifi at Urban-Gardens Gent?
    The park offers free wifi in the shared space(s).
  16. Is there a camping store at Urban-Gardens Gent?
    Yes, at Urban-Gardens Gent you'll find a bakery.
  17. Is there a bike rental facility at Urban-Gardens Gent?
    Yes, at Urban-Gardens Gent you'll find a bicycle rental.

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