Oude Vismijn
The conference venue, located at
Sint Veerleplein 5, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Airport and Transportation Information
Ghent can be reached from either the Antwerp International Airport or through Brussels International Airport.
Public Transportation Information
Buses and trains are available from both airports. Click either link below to plan your transportation from the airport.
Public Transportation From Antwerp International Airport
Public Transportation From Brussels International Airport
Book Your Public Transportation
Travel by Train
You can book travel via train through NS International.
Travel by Bus
You can also travel via bus using De Lijn bus services.
Ridesharing Information
From both airports, taxis and limos are available. Inquire at information desks when you arrive at either Brussels' or Antwerp's international airports. Ridesharing services Uber and Lyft do NOT operate in Ghent, however, Uber X and Black do operate in Brussels. Please note, taxi, limo, and ridesharing pricing will be much higher than utilizing public transportation. It may be helpful to use one of these services to take you from the airport to a bus or train station or to your hotel once you reach Ghent via public transportation.
ETERC Conference Map Information
Recommended Accommodations Near the Conference Venue
Use the map below to explore the hotels near the conference center. Click on a hotel to view location, contact, and booking information.
2024 Ghent Hotel Information
HOTEL NAME | ROOM RATES | BOOKING INFORMATION | |
| Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel | €185 – 320/night (single room – grand suites) | Book via email at reservations.gent@pillowshotels.com and mention in the email that you are coming for "UGent" |
| 1898 De Post Hotel | €219 weekday rate, €244 – 269 Saturday rate | Book via email at reservations@1898thepost.com and mention in the email that you are coming for "UGent" |
| Comic Art Hotel | €166+/night, single and double rooms available | Book online and use the code "UGENT2024COMIC" to reserve your room at the discounted rate. |
| Hotel Harmony | See website for current rates | Book online and use the code "UGENT2024HARMONY" to reserve your room and receive 10% off the current room rates |
| Ghent Marriott Hotel | €189 – 245/night | Book online through this link for conference pricing: Book Your Conference Rate | Marriott International |
U.S. Citizen Travel Information
Travel.State.Gov Belgium Travel Advisories
Listing and explanation of any current travel advisories for Belgium.
Current Foreign Per Diem Rates from US Dept of State
Use this lookup table for the maximum per diem rates for lodging and meals/incidentals.
U.S. Citizen Foreign Travel Information
Helpful information for U.S. citizens traveling abroad, including passport information, travel advisories, and other helpful travel facts.