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.

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Scored with a 7.4

238 reviews

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  • 27 May 2026

    Perfect

    Review from Google
  • 26 May 2026

    Great campsite in Ypres, just a 10 minute walk to the Menin gate for the last post at 8pm. Facilities were very clean and well kept. Improvements are currently in underway but noise was kept to a minimum and didn't really impact on the site. I would definitely recommend and hopefully will return at some point as there's so much to see and do in and around Ypres.

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  • 25 May 2026

    Fine campground with friendly staff. Right now they are in a renovation, so it will be even nicer and better. 1 toilet building was already new and looked nice. Ideal if you want to do a city trip Ghent.

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    Fijne camping met vriendelijk personeel. Op dit moment zitten ze in een verbouwing, het wordt dus nog mooier en beter. 1 toiletgebouw was al nieuw en zag er mooi uit. Ideaal voor als je een stedentrip Gent wil doen.

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  • 24 May 2026

    A beautifully situated campsite in the middle of a large city. The directly adjacent bathing lake invites you to linger. Pure nature! Nice and courteous staff. We would love to come back!

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    Ein sehr schön gelegener Campingplatz in mitten einer Großstadt. Der direkt angrenzend Badesee lädt zum verweilen ein. Natur pur! Nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

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  • 23 May 2026

    Very convenient to visit Ghent. For € 0.15 by bus from P+R. Friendly staff, sandwiches to order at reception. We did not see on the website that there are significant works. Not all sanitary buildings are also in use so at full occupancy maybe a problem. In prolonged bad weather, such as Ascension 2026, the fields appeared to turn into mud puddles. More paved areas and/or drainage would be desirable.

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    Erg gunstig t.o.v stadbezoek Gent. Voor € 0,15 met de bus vanaf P+R. Vriendelijke medewerkers, broodjes te bestellen bij de receptie. Wij hebben op de website niet zien staan dat er behoorlijke werkzaamheden zijn. Niet alle sanitairgebouwen zijn ook in gebruik dus bij volle bezetting misschien een probleem. Bij langdurig slecht weer, zoals Hemelvaart 2026, bleken de velden in modderpoelen te veranderen. Meer verharde plaatsen en/of drainage is wenselijk.

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  • 21 May 2026

    Basically a beautifully laid out campsite, several carrés with 7 pitches, separated from each other by hedges, so that privacy is guaranteed. The fact that the pitches were muddy can only be blamed on the weather gods, who didn't mean well the last few days. The service provided by the WhatsApp bot on arrival was second to none and was top-notch. The staff at reception were also very friendly and helpful. Absolutely recommendable. However, I have to agree with the criticisms regarding the power supply (we arrived with a camper van). We spent a long time looking for the power connections and without extension cables (2 cable drums) it would not have worked. We stood near the sanitary building 2, which has probably not yet been renovated or renewed. The condition inside was ok so far, but the condition of the sinks outside the building was not good at all. The silicone joints were covered in black mold, so we didn't wash up there after all. There is a clear need for improvement here. The campsite is strategically well located and the city center of Ghent is really easy to reach by bus. The traffic on the highway is very audible. This alone would be bearable (after all, you are on a campsite near the city center), but the current noise pollution from the construction site at the entrance area is currently added to this. In summary, the current price of 46 euros per night is simply too high.

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    Grundsätzlich ein schön angelegter Campingplatz, mehrere Carrés mit 7 Stellplätzen, durch Hecken voneinander getrennt, so dass Privatsphäre gewährleistet ist. Dass die Plätze matschig waren, dafür kann nur der Wettergott was und der meinte es die letzten Tage nicht gut. Der Service bei der Anreise durch den WhatsApp-Bot sucht seinesgleichen und war tip-top. Auch das Personal an der Rezeption war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Absolut empfehlenswert. Ich muss mich allerdings den Kritiken in Sachen Stromversorgung anschließen (wir sind mit dem Womo angereist). Wir haben lange nach den Stromanschlüssen gesucht und ohne Verlängerungskabel (2 Kabeltrommeln) wäre es nicht gegangen. Wir standen in der Nähe des Sanitärgebäudes 2, das wohl noch nicht renoviert bzw. erneuert worden ist. Der Zustand war innen soweit ok, was jedoch gar nicht ging, war der Zustand der Spülbecken, die sich draussen am Gebäude befinden. Die Silikonfugen waren über und über schwarz verschimmelt, so dass wir dann doch dort nicht gespült haben. Hier besteht deutlicher Verbesserungsbedarf. Der Campingplatz ist strategisch gut gelegen und die Innenstand von Gent wirklich prima mit dem Bus erreichbar. Der Verkehr der Schnellstraße ist gut hörbar. Das allein wäre noch gut ertragbar (schließlich ist man ja auf einem Campingplatz in Innenstadtnähe), die momentane Lärmbelästigung durch die Baustelle am Eingangsbereich kommt aber derzeit noch dazu. Zusammenfassend ist der Preis von derzeit 46 Euro pro Nacht einfach zu hoch.

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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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