Ghent · Belgium
Treck Hostel
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Booking.com
Staying at this hostel was something to remember, in one of the worst ways possible. 2 stars for the friendly (at first) staff and the cost, minus 3 stars for the conditions. I arrived here on July 4, and by the following afternoon I was moderately covered in bed bug bites. There’s virtually no air circulation in the rooms, the bathrooms are disgusting. The listing advertised ‘daily housekeeping’ and I never saw a difference between the “cleanliness” of the morning and the afternoon. Standing in the shower you can look up and see a variety of dead bugs, spiders, and their nests covering every surface of the ceiling. Breakfast is five euros each morning if you wish, and don’t even waste your money on it. There’s no real food, just a random combination of bread, chocolate, and cheese. I was only here for 3 days, and by the time I left I had over 30 bed bug bites all over my body. When I brought this up to the staff, I was consistently gas lit and accused of bringing in the bugs from my own home. I argued over email consistently for another 3 days and only after I threatened to dispute the charge with my bank for false advertising (clean, sanitary, daily housekeeping) they offered a 50% refund. And then proceeded to not even refund me the full 50%, saying that booking.com keeps a portion of it. Keep your expectations low when booking here. The price is great but if you have any complaints then good luck finding a resolution.
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Confirmed Booking.com
There were bed bugs in the room. I woke up the next day with dozens of red and swollen spots on my body. The hostel is too remote and it takes 25 minutes to walk to the city center.
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Possible Google Maps
In eerste instantie leek het erg leuk en gezellig. Echter bij thuiskomst bleek dat onze caravan was getroffen door bedwantsen! Met als gevolg dat alle gasten uit deze caravan volledig onder de bultjes en uitslag zaten. Een zéér onprettige ervaring met alle gevolgen van dien. Hierna contact opgenomen met het hostel om dit aan te geven waarom we als eerste aanbieding een korting kregen op een volgend verblijf. Hier zaten we uiteraard niet op te wachten. Uiteindelijk hebben we €99,- terug gekregen terwijl we €171,50 hebben betaald per caravan. Reactie op mails duurt vaak erg lang..
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Vibe Analysis
Indoor caravans and tents are the main trick at Treck Hostel: it feels more like a small camping setup inside a big hall than a standard bunkhouse. The caravan area is playful, with vintage styling, hammocks, assorted seating, table tennis, table football, a games room, and a small cinema caravan that can work especially well for families or groups. The staff can be kind and helpful, and the bar, beer garden, breakfast, kitchen, lockers, badge access, bike rental, and laid-back common areas add practical value. The hostel sits outside the centre, so the walk can be around 20 to 40 minutes depending on route and pace, with buses, trams, or bikes making it easier. This is not the cleanest or smoothest pick in Ghent. Bathrooms can be far from sleeping areas, dorms are much plainer than the caravan zone, and noise carries through the warehouse-style setup. The social energy is mixed: it can feel relaxed and fun, but solo travelers looking for an easy meet-people hostel may find it thin.
Signals to check
- Bathrooms and showers may be a long walk from some rooms, including stairs and doors at night.
- Noise, heat, weak ventilation, mosquitoes, spiders, and occasional damp or mold issues can affect comfort.
- Dorm rooms can feel basic compared with the caravan and tent area.
- The location is not central, so plan on a walk, transit, or bike ride into Ghent.
- Service and booking handling can be inconsistent, including late check-in, billing, and bike-rental issues.