Het Rustpunt Bed & Breakfast - Ghent

Hotel in a 17th-century Carmelite monastery in Ghent

Historic Setting

Het Rustpunt is located inside a 17th-century Carmelite monastery, with original architectural features preserved throughout the property. The hotel houses on-site temporary art galleries and offers cultural classes about local traditions. Guests can also visit the working chapel and the cloister that remain part of the active convent.

Rooms & Suites

All rooms at Het Rustpunt have air conditioning and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. The hotel deliberately does not provide televisions in guest rooms, maintaining the quiet and silent atmosphere of the monastery. Each room offers a work desk, parquet floors, and access to a sun terrace or garden view.

Dining & Breakfast

A daily buffet breakfast is served at Het Rustpunt, with vegetarian and vegan options available as standard. Breakfast includes juice, cheese, fruits, and locally made products such as banana bread and convent pastries. The hotel also accommodates special diet menus upon request.

Garden & Outdoor Areas

The hotel has a large garden with a pond, a picnic area, and a sun terrace available to all guests. Guests can also use the outdoor furniture and enjoy the wooded garden where beekeeping is practiced. Het Rustpunt is rated highly by visitors for the quietness of the area and the beauty of the garden.

Location & Parking

Het Rustpunt is located 3 miles from Sint-Pietersstation Gent and 40 miles from Ostend-Bruges International Airport. Parking is available next to the hotel for €9 per day, and there is an electric vehicle charging station on site. Gravensteen Castle is a 5-minute walk away, and the city center is within a 10-minute stroll.

• Historic setting: 17th-century Carmelite monastery with original features
• Art & culture: Temporary art galleries and cultural classes on site
• Silent rooms: No televisions in guest rooms, maintaining quiet atmosphere
• Breakfast: Buffet with vegetarian, vegan, and locally made options
• Garden: Large garden with pond, picnic area, and sun terrace
• Parking: On-site parking for €9/day plus EV charging station
• Nearby: 5-minute walk to Gravensteen Castle