NV Zebrastraat

Hotel Van Cleef stands out with its heritage-modern fusion design, just a 5-minute walk from Zebrastraat. Its rooms feature wooden furnishings and skylight views that capture the morning light dancing on the zebra-striped cobblestones. The hotel’s 24-hour café serves local craft beer and handmade pastries, perfect for immersing in Ghent’s artistic soul. Book via HopeGoo to unlock complimentary city walking tours

From Hotel Van Cleef, a 3-minute walk leads to the weekly artisan market on Zebrastraat, showcasing local potters, weavers, and illustrators every Saturday morning. In the evening, stroll along the riverside path by St. Bavo’s Church to witness the golden hour casting dramatic shadows across the zebra-patterned cobbles. The hotel offers free bicycle rentals, enabling effortless exploration of Ghent’s hidden alleys and authentic neighborhood rhythms

The skylight suites at Hotel Van Cleef are ideal for photography, featuring mirrored ceilings that reflect the zebra-striped cobbled street and dappled sunlight into dynamic geometric patterns. Some rooms also include exposed fireplaces and antique bookcases, evoking a 19th-century European literary ambiance. Capture the most poetic moments during early morning or golden hour, creating Instagram-ready visuals that showcase Ghent’s distinctive aesthetic