Reviews of B&B Sparrow's Nest
Citadellaan 11, Binnenstad, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

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Reviewed: 11 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewClose to city . Excellent host. Fabulous breakfast. Just loved it . Would stay again
The only thing is if you are mobility impaired find out where you are sleeping as the stairs are steep. But this small. The place is lovely
Reviewed: 5 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewNice breakfast and charming host. However the steep stairs with lack of lighting are dangerous.
Reviewed: 25 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewEnjoyed our short stay and the breakfast was great. Our room was two sets of steps up and quite steep but we managed them. Lovely host and we found paid parking nearby. Historic centre a good 20 min walk from the property
Toilet space a little tight.
Reviewed: 21 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewCharming room in a charming house. Linda was very welcoming and the breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSparrow's Nest is located on the south end of Ghent's inner ring road. I was on my bike, so this made it ideal to reach, and then it was 15 minutes walk or 5 minutes cycle to the centre. The room was pleasant, and the host friendly (allowed me to park bike in hall (ok for one or two clean bikes, not for lots). The breakfast was good, with continental breads cheeses and ham, an egg offered, and pastries, jams, etc. available. The room, bed, shower, were clean, comfortable, all very good.
The room is quite near a university night spot, which was a bit noisy at 9 or 10pm, but it became quiet soon after this, so not bad at all. I had no problem sleeping.
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGood location, everything is nearby (transport, old town), within a radius of 1.5-2 km, you can walk. The hotel looks beautiful, in an old house, but everything is beautiful, clean, tasteful. Rooms on three floors with steep stairs, but acceptable for not very old people and without big problems with movement. The hostess is very hospitable and interesting in communication and providing breakfast. Check-in strictly at the specified time.
Probably not.
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation . 20 minutes walking from center but you could take the bus Linda was a very good person . She made a wonderful freakfast for us
The room was in 2nd floor by stairs.
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewStaff were very nice. Comfortable bed. Nice breakfast.
Stairs tricky.
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewShe was verry nice and breakfast was good. The rooms where clean and it was a nice location
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe really enjoyed our stay at Sparrow's nest - perfect location for exploring Gent, a cozy room, delicious breakfast and a really nice and warm host. Definitly would come again!
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe Host was outstanding and the breakfast was perfect, with a range of breads, pastries, cheese, and cooked meats. Attention to every little detail
Could have had another pillow each.
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery pleasant stay. Great location, helpful owner. Generous healthy breakfast.
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe room is big and very comfortable. Very well equipped, organized. The host is super friendly and makes à delicious and varied breakfast! I really enjoyed everything and recommend. 10 to 15 minutes walking to the center, many shops close to the property, bus stop in front of the property. My room has a nice balcony. Bathroom has a nice bath.
The WiFi didn’t work well from my room.
Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewA quiet and clean room. A good breakfast. The owner was available to let me in at the agreed time and supplied local information.
As a bed and breakfast accommodation reception facilities are only available at certain times. I could not find a place to hang my clothes, except on the back of a chair. There was no separate bathroom. The bath is in the sleeping room. The property is located near the rail station, but a good walk from the town centre.
Reviewed: 14 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWonderful cozy home with great ambience and lovely host Linda. Superb breakfast. Excellent location. Highly recommend this place.
Reviewed: 20 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified review20 min from train station/car park and 20 min from high street. Very friendly and helpful host
Reviewed: 19 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe Place was nice , very clean and on a walkable distance from the centre , and same from the station. The owner is a lovely friendly person, i enjoyed to have a couple of conversations with her while she was offering the nice Breakfast in her Cosy House.
Reviewed: 29 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThis was a perfect location for my stay in the lovely city of Ghent! It was a short walk to the historical centre, only a short bus trip from the main train station and it was near a bus stop to go to Wachtebeke for the Strong Viking run! The room was really spacious with a lovely bathtub / shower. Coffee making facilities were in the room and also a fridge so I could keep some supplies on hand. The breakfast was great too. The owner of the B&B was also lovely!
Personally - nothing.
Reviewed: 5 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewOur host was very accommodating and friendly and when we had a problem of our own making, she was very understanding and sorted it! Thank you! The breakfast was delicious and plentiful!
Reviewed: 30 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewLinda was a gracious host and the property was neat and tidy. We had a family room with three children and she had made up the sofa beds already for sleep when we arrived knowing we would need them. The room had a lovely balcony. The breakfast made by Linda was delicious. The location is about a 30 minute walk to the tourist spots at Gravensteen and St. Michael's Bridge, it is straightforward to navigate. Also close to the train station. Everything went smoothly with check in and check out and we enjoyed stay.
Reviewed: 20 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
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