Urban-Gardens

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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

(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

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

Scored with a 7.3

158 reviews

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  • 04 Oct 2025

    Firstly, and most importantly, the location is great. There’s a P&R bus that will take you into the city centre for just 15 cents return. Easy to do and an absolute bargain, just ask at reception and they’ll tell you all the details. There’s a cafe/bar selling pizzas, local beers and hot drinks too which is a really good option. Reasonable prices too. Had to knock one star off because the facilities were’nt up to standard AT ALL. On our visit there was a newly refurbished block, which looked very nice but our closest block was not fit for use. After being made aware that the closest block wasn’t the best one I was pleasantly surprised to see it was very clean and the toilets absolutely fine. However, it was soon apparent that there was no or not enough hot water (my three showers were lukewarm, freezing and tepid, washing up water was always cold), no heating and no external lights either in the walkways to the toilets or over the washing up sinks. Really, really not good enough even if you tell people they are going to be refurbished soon. So on balance, I would stay again but leave the owners enough time to get the facilities up to scratch.

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  • 02 Oct 2025

    Een super camping vlakbij het centrum! 10-15 min fietsen, 15 minuutjes met de bus of 45 min wandelen. Helemaal prima. Verder hadden wij een ontbijtpakket besteld, wat echt super goed was geregeld. Zelf moet ik glutenvrij eten, dat was geen probleem om te regelen. Super goed en lekker! Wauw! En er is geen meerprijs berekend, heel netjes. Wij komen zeker graag nog eens terug. En ja inderdaad langs een drukke weg, maar dat is logisch, want het is een stadscamping. Wij hebben er overigens geen last van gehad, prima geslapen.

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  • 19 Sep 2025

    Netter Campingplatz mit durch kleine Hecken abgeteilte Parzellen. Haltestelle mit dem Bus zur City direkt um die Ecke. Auch fürs Fahrrad gibt's an der Rezeption ne Karte. Das W-lan ist allerdings völlig schlecht. Wenn man denn man eine Verbindung zustande bekommen hat, muss man sich ständig wieder anmelden weil es sich immer wieder verabschiedet.

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Frequently asked questions about Urban-Gardens

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

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