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Hi there, traveler!
In 2015 Sander and Iris transformed an old stone bakery from 1860 into the first indoor camping of Belgium! In 2016 they officially opened. They've done as much as possible of the construction works by theirselves, mostly with recycled materials. Our furniture comes from thrift shops, from the living room of our grandmothers, from the garage of neighbours and sympathizers, ...This is an important value that also runs through our vains: upcycle, recycle, reduce and reuse.
After 3 years, Sander started a new chapter. But don't worry: Matilde joined the team.
In 2024 Iris started a new adventure and Janna joined the ship.
As from 2024 we (Matilde and Janna) are now proud owners of this beautiful place.
You can find us in one of the cosiest neighbourhoods of Ghent, where many different cultures meet. Here, people hang their head out of the window for a talk, young musicians and artists have a place to do their thing, beer flows frequently, and everyday something (or someone) unexpected crosses your path.
Next to the hostel we have a bar, where the guest of the Hostel come to have breakfast and locals come to read the paper and have a chat. At our bar, travellers meet locals drinking a good Belgian beer while listening to a concert. It’s a place where you can as well enjoy quiz nights, concerts, markets, workshops, drawing courses and so much more. We're very proud of the cosiness this mix creates, and we invite you most warmly to come and enjoy our place!
This bar is a non profit organisation where we work with a combination of a regular staff and friends who come to help a hand when we organise an event. The profits of the bar are used to organise free events and make sure they stay free!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll get to know a lot of people. Everyday we have new guests passing by with all their unique stories. You'll learn all about Ghent and Belgium in general as you'll have enough time to explore!
Our slogan: Never a boring day.
We try to work together to see what tasks fit you best according to your interests and skills. You could even learn how to cook new dishes as we love to exchange recipes. You'll be free to express your creativity by creating new decorations in the bar and around.
Help
You'll be in charge of different tasks depending on the day.
First of all you can help us by sharing your experiences, your thoughts and stories, show people around and make people feel at home.
Next to that you can give us a hand with organizing events, like music evenings in our non profit.
There are a few general maintenance task but your own creative input in the hostel is very welcome!
If you like you can bake cakes, help us to make furniture and make our place look different/better each day.
We like to make things ourselves and upcycle.
Most of the help is needed between 11am and 1pm.
Sometimes it will be a bit longer, it depends on the project.
The rest of the day you're off.
Free days can be taken when is best for you, just discuss with us and your fellow WorkAwayz first what's possible so there is always someone around.
Workawayers would never help with any tasks at all relating to the hostel, since that is not a non-profit and we have paid staff.
Also we will never request you to do any obligatory bar help.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
We've reserved a whole room for you, which you will share with your co-WorkAwayers
We provide breakfast, for lunch we take leftovers from breakfast and for diner we cook each at a time so there's a rotating system. Depending on how many people we host, every 3rd or 4th day it's your turn to buy and cook the food.
There's a breakfast buffet available for you, everyday between 8h - 10h30.
What else ...
You'll get to use a bike to get around, when they are available. We also have kayaks that you can use in the canal next to us. From Ghent you can easily visit Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and many other Belgian cities.
Unfortunately, we can not accept work awayers that don't have a EU pasport :(
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 121732874631
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9 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host
Matilde and Janna are honestly the BEST!! I volunteered for a month and everyday that passes I miss it so much.
The work includes a breakfast shift, cleaning the kitchens, recreation areas, the terrace, taking out the bins, refilling the fridge and taking care of the phone at night in case of late check ins.
Extras can include testing out the… read more
The work includes a breakfast shift, cleaning the kitchens, recreation areas, the terrace, taking out the bins, refilling the fridge and taking care of the phone at night in case of late check ins.
Extras can include testing out the… read more
22 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Kasparas) for host
I had an amazing time volunteering in Ghent with Janna and Matilde! They were incredibly friendly, full of laughter, and always open-minded – it truly felt like staying with old friends (the fun kind).
The work was super manageable – about 3 hours a day – and they were flexible with time off. I also got free breakfast and lunch every day, which… read more
The work was super manageable – about 3 hours a day – and they were flexible with time off. I also got free breakfast and lunch every day, which… read more
2 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Giulia) for host
I loved staying at the hostel and I really can't wait to be back. The place is wonderful and the company is even better. Janna, Matilde and Alex are amazing people which, together with the other volunteers and travellers, made my stay unforgettable. The only bad thing was having to leave to continue my own trip 😂
Love you guys 🫶🏼🤌🏻
Love you guys 🫶🏼🤌🏻
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9 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Kathryn) for host
Matilde and Janna are honestly the BEST!! I volunteered for a month and everyday that passes I miss it so much.
The work includes a breakfast shift, cleaning the kitchens, recreation areas, the terrace, taking out the bins, refilling the fridge and taking care of the phone at night in case of late check ins.
Extras can include testing out the… read more
The work includes a breakfast shift, cleaning the kitchens, recreation areas, the terrace, taking out the bins, refilling the fridge and taking care of the phone at night in case of late check ins.
Extras can include testing out the… read more
22 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Kasparas) for host
I had an amazing time volunteering in Ghent with Janna and Matilde! They were incredibly friendly, full of laughter, and always open-minded – it truly felt like staying with old friends (the fun kind).
The work was super manageable – about 3 hours a day – and they were flexible with time off. I also got free breakfast and lunch every day, which… read more
The work was super manageable – about 3 hours a day – and they were flexible with time off. I also got free breakfast and lunch every day, which… read more
2 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Giulia) for host
I loved staying at the hostel and I really can't wait to be back. The place is wonderful and the company is even better. Janna, Matilde and Alex are amazing people which, together with the other volunteers and travellers, made my stay unforgettable. The only bad thing was having to leave to continue my own trip 😂
Love you guys 🫶🏼🤌🏻
Love you guys 🫶🏼🤌🏻
21 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Rafailina) for host
The experience at the hostel was amazing and exactly as described at their workway profil! The tasks are specific, not very hard and only for some hours per day. You will love the vibe, the people that you will meet and the events hosted at the hostel! Highly reccomended if you like meeting people and you want to explore Ghent! Thank you Matilde,… read more
19 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
My experience at this hostel was absolutely amazing. Thanks to Matilde, Janna and Alex from day 1 I felt so welcomed and comfortable. Meeting everyone from the hostel and other volunteers, everyone was just so lovely and open :)
It was smooth to get settled in, the tasks are pretty simple and straightforward, and if they needed extra help at the… read more
It was smooth to get settled in, the tasks are pretty simple and straightforward, and if they needed extra help at the… read more
31 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
the people were so lovely and i met a looooooooot of cool people. i want to go back one day. gent is amazing
27 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Oana Maria Georgiana) for host
I had a great experience here!
I am grateful for having the opportunity to get to volunteer in such a beautiful place, with amazingly beautiful people.
The team has been like family to me and they will always be in my heart. The tasks are straight forward, easy to accomplish and they all are opened to communication, if there is confusion. They… read more
I am grateful for having the opportunity to get to volunteer in such a beautiful place, with amazingly beautiful people.
The team has been like family to me and they will always be in my heart. The tasks are straight forward, easy to accomplish and they all are opened to communication, if there is confusion. They… read more
12 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bertalan) for host
The staff is really friendly and helpful, and the work here is so easy you get in the rythm in no time. The hostel itself is a quircky and unique place like no other.
I spent an awesome month here and I'm thankful for everyone who was a part of it. I cannot recommend it enough.
I spent an awesome month here and I'm thankful for everyone who was a part of it. I cannot recommend it enough.
19 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Guiglia ) for host
This was the most amazing experience I have ever had, and one of the best workaways you can do!
I was only originally only suppose to stay for 2 months but it was so great that I decided to stay for 3! The team is fantastic, they are all so lovely, kind and helpful people, always there to talk and laugh with you :) I came to work at the hostel… read more
I was only originally only suppose to stay for 2 months but it was so great that I decided to stay for 3! The team is fantastic, they are all so lovely, kind and helpful people, always there to talk and laugh with you :) I came to work at the hostel… read more
19 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
(Negative)
19 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
(Neutral)
21 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (KukoWdo) for host
I spent 6 weeks at the hostel and absolutely loved it! always amazing vibes, the staff is lovely and always with a big smile on their faces, sharing meals, a drink or a coffee is always fun and even on the busiest days, work doesn't feel heavy because of the great environment we were in. this has been my first workaway experience and I couldn't be… read more
29 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
I had a wonderful time at this WorkAway. The staff is incredibly welcoming and I felt right at home.
The work is within the hours written on the profile and very easy to do. I got recommendations on what to visit, had great conversations with guests as well as other WorkAways and was always respected.
Thank you to Iris, Matilde and the Team
I'm… read more
The work is within the hours written on the profile and very easy to do. I got recommendations on what to visit, had great conversations with guests as well as other WorkAways and was always respected.
Thank you to Iris, Matilde and the Team
I'm… read more
28 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Giulia) for host
What to say... as 1st Workaway experience I wouldn't have asked for nothing better (now my biggest fear is that I'll have to high expectations for the next ones ahah :)).
The daily tasks that I needed to complete were basically: refilling the bar, DIY, helping with the cleaning & with breakfast if necessary (& others depending on the needings of… read more
The daily tasks that I needed to complete were basically: refilling the bar, DIY, helping with the cleaning & with breakfast if necessary (& others depending on the needings of… read more
28 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andreea) for host
This was my first Workaway and I only have good words to say about it!
From the beginning I understood that I arrived in one of the coolest envinronment I've ever been to! I spend one month there but now I wish I could have stayed more. Every person of the staff, along with the other Workawayers, has a different personality, but they're only… read more
From the beginning I understood that I arrived in one of the coolest envinronment I've ever been to! I spend one month there but now I wish I could have stayed more. Every person of the staff, along with the other Workawayers, has a different personality, but they're only… read more
2 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Krisztina) for host
Best WA so far
I had the opportunity to spend 3 weeks at Iris' and Matilde's hostel. The place is so unique and cool. I loved it. The tasks weren' t hard, we mostly helped to keep the place clean. We always worked together as a team, shared meals and stories. In my free time I had the opportunity to take walks, bike rides, explore Gent, Brugge,… read more
I had the opportunity to spend 3 weeks at Iris' and Matilde's hostel. The place is so unique and cool. I loved it. The tasks weren' t hard, we mostly helped to keep the place clean. We always worked together as a team, shared meals and stories. In my free time I had the opportunity to take walks, bike rides, explore Gent, Brugge,… read more
26 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
(HIIIIIIIIIII)
I've been there for 3 weeks (until yesterday) and my stay was great!
Mathilde and Iris are good people (and bosses) and the work was not hard at all.
There's also a lot of staff, so it's easy to get to know new people.
However, I put my feedback as Very Good and not Excellent because I feel that due to the restrictions, the tasks… read more
I've been there for 3 weeks (until yesterday) and my stay was great!
Mathilde and Iris are good people (and bosses) and the work was not hard at all.
There's also a lot of staff, so it's easy to get to know new people.
However, I put my feedback as Very Good and not Excellent because I feel that due to the restrictions, the tasks… read more
29 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sûrya) for host
The Hostel is a very cool and creative place. Unfortunatly I was not here at the best time because of corona virus. Iris and Mathilda seem nice even we didnt' get to know each other so much because they had other things in mind. Wich I can understand with the stresstful situation. I don't really felt bad to go to Brussel during my day off to look… read more
24 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sûrya)
Surya stayd with us for a short period.
She was very closed and didn't search for interaction with us.
She was often away, in the search for a job.
We got the feeling we were just a place to get free accommodation and drinks, which is not our intention and reason why we like to work together with Work Away.
We like to get to know our visitors, sit… read more
She was very closed and didn't search for interaction with us.
She was often away, in the search for a job.
We got the feeling we were just a place to get free accommodation and drinks, which is not our intention and reason why we like to work together with Work Away.
We like to get to know our visitors, sit… read more
(Neutral)
24 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)
Jenny stayed with us for some weeks, she's a nice girl, always smiling and happy to help.
Plays great music and gets to know new people quickly.
But sometimes we found it difficult to interact, maybe because she is still young, she didn't always realize what her responsibilities were.
Sleeping in late, not showing up for help, going out really… read more
Plays great music and gets to know new people quickly.
But sometimes we found it difficult to interact, maybe because she is still young, she didn't always realize what her responsibilities were.
Sleeping in late, not showing up for help, going out really… read more
(Good)
5 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Edoardo) for host
Iris and Matilde are wonderful hosts, they are flexible and generous, they will not only be your bosses, but they will be your friends.
The hostel is awesome, and I have only good things to say about the hostel, you can't find a better place to do a workaway, I spent one month there and I felt like at home.
The tasks are easy and various, you… read more
The hostel is awesome, and I have only good things to say about the hostel, you can't find a better place to do a workaway, I spent one month there and I felt like at home.
The tasks are easy and various, you… read more
26 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
I stayed a little bit more than 3 weeks at this really nice place. Iris and Matilde are two inspiring women because they both work really hard for their dreams. The work was easy and different everyday, sometimes we helped at the bar, did some cleaning or helped with creative projects. I had a lot of freetime to explore the area or just chill at… read more
11 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Björn) for host
I spent 4 weeks at this beautiful place and it was my first experience with workaway.
All the people are very kind and welcoming you so nice at the hostel. You feel home so fast there.
Iris and Matilde are very warm and respond to your wishes at work and throughout life there. The work there is so varied, but mostly it is just fun to work with… read more
All the people are very kind and welcoming you so nice at the hostel. You feel home so fast there.
Iris and Matilde are very warm and respond to your wishes at work and throughout life there. The work there is so varied, but mostly it is just fun to work with… read more
25 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kamilla) for host
Hello!
I stayed at hostel for 10 days on February. It was my first workaway experince and it was amaaaaaaaaaaazing!
These 10 days were like a loooong month with my best friends and loved ones. We cooked Italian lasagna and baked apple cakes, we moved caravanes and stylized the recreation area and a lot of other things. And still I had a lot of… read more
I stayed at hostel for 10 days on February. It was my first workaway experince and it was amaaaaaaaaaaazing!
These 10 days were like a loooong month with my best friends and loved ones. We cooked Italian lasagna and baked apple cakes, we moved caravanes and stylized the recreation area and a lot of other things. And still I had a lot of… read more
29 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I spent 5 weeks at this amazing place in Ghent. When I first entered the hostel I was just amazed by the atmosphere of this creative space. Everybody was really nice and welcoming. We had dinner together, drunk beer and played darts. The life in the hostel was always exciting and it was interesting to get in contact with guests from all around the… read more
19 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucy & George) for host
One month wasn't long enough at the Hostel! We had so much fun in Ghent and hope to return! Everyone is lovely and we miss you all! Thank you for the best times.
Iris and Matilda are the best bosses you could ask for. We loved working with Alex, Calle, Eline, Andries, Nieves and Andrea. All the best with Creme de la Crêpe!
We are very jealous… read more
Iris and Matilda are the best bosses you could ask for. We loved working with Alex, Calle, Eline, Andries, Nieves and Andrea. All the best with Creme de la Crêpe!
We are very jealous… read more
11 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy & George)
If we had to describe Lucy and George in one word it would be : WOW!
They are so full of energy, we never met people who are so joyfull ALL THE TIME!
Don't miss out the chance to get to know them, give George some beers and he will go even more crazy :D!
It was really great to have them around, they are always up for some work, even if it's not a… read more
They are so full of energy, we never met people who are so joyfull ALL THE TIME!
Don't miss out the chance to get to know them, give George some beers and he will go even more crazy :D!
It was really great to have them around, they are always up for some work, even if it's not a… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (MARTA & Cayetano) for host
I spent three weeks in this lovely hostel , and i can proudly say , that this was the best choice i have ever done !! Here you will find super nice people , always ready to help you with your tasks ,to join you with a beer... Iris , Alex , Eline , Kardelen , Nieves ... all of them are lovely !! My trip wouldn’t have been the same without all of… read more
9 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)
Our biggest impression is that Sam didn't stay around long enough :)
You can count on him for warm moments and a lot of laughter but next to that he is also a really hard worker who sees what needs to be done. Apart from that he knows his way around the kitchen.
Feel free to come back anytime, Sam!
Kind regards from all of us!
You can count on him for warm moments and a lot of laughter but next to that he is also a really hard worker who sees what needs to be done. Apart from that he knows his way around the kitchen.
Feel free to come back anytime, Sam!
Kind regards from all of us!
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
Woow, yeah thats basically it, what i can say. It was just one thing: Joy.
I stayed for a bit over 2 weeks and it went by so quickly. I arrived and it felt like home immediatlely! Of course Ghent is a beautiful town and Hostel itself is a wonderful and creative place, but for me the most important was, who I was working with. And that was the… read more
I stayed for a bit over 2 weeks and it went by so quickly. I arrived and it felt like home immediatlely! Of course Ghent is a beautiful town and Hostel itself is a wonderful and creative place, but for me the most important was, who I was working with. And that was the… read more
9 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stella)
It was nice to have Stella around, she is eager to learn and always curious!
Next to that she is an amazing cook!
She is quite opinionated and not really used to play in a team, but she is aware of that and although she is still young she is able to do self critics and adapts to every situation. She wants to end every task as good as possible and… read more
Next to that she is an amazing cook!
She is quite opinionated and not really used to play in a team, but she is aware of that and although she is still young she is able to do self critics and adapts to every situation. She wants to end every task as good as possible and… read more
(Very good)
18 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stella) for host
Trust me, this is a place full of wonderful people. I spent 5 weeks under the wings of the Team and i had a truly good time. It`s a big, creative space, it will take you a few days until you know where everything is. It`s a hostel with nine caravans and three dorms. You get all kinds of guests: Families, backpackers, Bachlorette parties, student… read more
4 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host
I've spent one month and a half in the hostel and it was one of the best experiences ever!
From the first moment, the team always helps you. They are SO SO nice, generous and good that I left feeling I became better myself. You can see how much love they put into their work and that's amazing.
I fell in love with Ghent (seriously, right now is one… read more
From the first moment, the team always helps you. They are SO SO nice, generous and good that I left feeling I became better myself. You can see how much love they put into their work and that's amazing.
I fell in love with Ghent (seriously, right now is one… read more
14 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
I spent about 5 weeks in this hostel and it must have been one of the best places I could have ended up in.
The tasks I did were very diverse but whatever it was - I always felt incredibly appreciated for my work and was treated like a real part of the team (family is the better word).
I had the perfect balance of freetime and work, got to… read more
The tasks I did were very diverse but whatever it was - I always felt incredibly appreciated for my work and was treated like a real part of the team (family is the better word).
I had the perfect balance of freetime and work, got to… read more
5 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa is fantastic!
She is super interesting, very nice to have around, always smiling and ready to help.
She sees work when there is help needed, very sociable and smart.
She can make guest feel at home, make sure the place is organized and clean and go out for a party or talk hours about a movie she saw.
Don't hesitate to work together with… read more
She is super interesting, very nice to have around, always smiling and ready to help.
She sees work when there is help needed, very sociable and smart.
She can make guest feel at home, make sure the place is organized and clean and go out for a party or talk hours about a movie she saw.
Don't hesitate to work together with… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Asaf)
Asaf is a nice guy to have around!
He likes live and shows that when he is around.
He can be on his own, but always ready to help!
He likes live and shows that when he is around.
He can be on his own, but always ready to help!
(Very good)
24 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Asaf) for host
Don't miss this place! This is more than hostel, it's a family. Iris and sanders are an amazing people, the rest of the stuff are so nice as well and it truly feels like home once you settle in. The tasks can be very different depends on what you wanna do and what's need to be done. The atmosphere is very chilled and comfy, the hostel design is… read more
12 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
I stayed in this hostel in Ghent for almost 20 days and I really felt myself like home!
Ghent is a beautiful city full of activities.
The hostel team was amazing and really friendly, we also did a lot of activities together like playing cards and partying!
I had a beautiful stay and I wish to come back and say hallo to these beautiful people!
A… read more
Ghent is a beautiful city full of activities.
The hostel team was amazing and really friendly, we also did a lot of activities together like playing cards and partying!
I had a beautiful stay and I wish to come back and say hallo to these beautiful people!
A… read more
27 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rafa) for host
Had an awesome time in Ghent thanks to Iris, Sanders and the whole staff from the hostel! One can tell that they put so much love on their work.
I recomend this experience for everyone! Work is mostly easy and one can learn a few things. The best thing is that you will have a bike to get to know the city!
Hope I can see every one again!
Greetings… read more
I recomend this experience for everyone! Work is mostly easy and one can learn a few things. The best thing is that you will have a bike to get to know the city!
Hope I can see every one again!
Greetings… read more
27 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafa)
Rafa his stay with us was very nice, he gets along well with all kinds of people.
He's sweet, willing to learn, sees work and not afraid to have a nice evening with a beer.
:)
Wish you all the best and we hope you are happy to be home again!
Kind regards
He's sweet, willing to learn, sees work and not afraid to have a nice evening with a beer.
:)
Wish you all the best and we hope you are happy to be home again!
Kind regards
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kit)
Kit!
Can definitely not be described in some words.
You really need to take the opportunity to get to know here.
She is wonderful in many ways.
She has a big heart and so much talents, so I guess she will be able to help anywhere!
While she's there, don't miss the change to bye a piece of art!!
Kit, we hope to see you again!!
Big kisses from… read more
Can definitely not be described in some words.
You really need to take the opportunity to get to know here.
She is wonderful in many ways.
She has a big heart and so much talents, so I guess she will be able to help anywhere!
While she's there, don't miss the change to bye a piece of art!!
Kit, we hope to see you again!!
Big kisses from… read more
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kit) for host
One of the most amazing workaway experiences I've ever had! My heart is still in the process of mending itself after I left beautiful Gent, and I'm so happy to have made some amazing life-long friends here. Iris, Sander, Andries and the whole gang will always have a place in my heart, and I didn't want to leave because of them! I stayed here for a… read more
27 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriela)
Gabby is a super enthusiastic, willing to work, friendly, .. person!
She's always ready to help and makes everyone feel at home!
It was a great extra value to have her with us.
'Garry'; you're always welcome ;)
Big hugs from everyone here!
She's always ready to help and makes everyone feel at home!
It was a great extra value to have her with us.
'Garry'; you're always welcome ;)
Big hugs from everyone here!
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gabriela) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I can say with no hesitation whatsoever that it was the right choice. Iris, Sander, and the rest of the team were incredible people to work with, they will make you feel welcome and at home every single day. The work itself isn’t hard at all and gives you the opportunity to try new things. I am so happy I… read more
12 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Paula & Lucía) for host
This hostel is the perfect place to do a workaway! It was our first time and it didn't disappoint us. Iris and Sander are really kind and you can learn a lot of them. The place itself is amazing- the caravans, the graffiti... The work is not really hard, it usually involves cleaning, helping with the bar and the breakfast. There are always young… read more
11 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
The Hostel is an amazing place to be. The work is fun and you can learn a lot from Sander and Iris.
I´ve felt welcome from the first day on and I had a hard time leaving after one month.
If you are looking for a cool place to work with an open-hearted, funny and awesome team- that´s the place to be. Don´t miss it.
Thank you so much Iris and… read more
I´ve felt welcome from the first day on and I had a hard time leaving after one month.
If you are looking for a cool place to work with an open-hearted, funny and awesome team- that´s the place to be. Don´t miss it.
Thank you so much Iris and… read more
21 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Erik & Tamara)
To all work away hosts out there: Do not hesitate to take in Tammy and Erik! We were very happy to Host such a great couple. Apart from the work they did, they filled the Hostel with a great musical vibe. Playing music with kids from the neighbourhood, jamming with other guests, and many other beautiful moments.
After the work away period… read more
After the work away period… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Erik & Tamara) for host
Sander and Iris. We don’t really know where to begin this reference letter. We spent around 1 month and a half with you guys and walked out from the experience with a lot of new friends, unique memories and a lot of new insights about life.
This hostel is a place where you will receive more the more you give. It’s a place with an eco-friendly,… read more
This hostel is a place where you will receive more the more you give. It’s a place with an eco-friendly,… read more
4 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (John) for host
This place was the best! Sander and Iris are both so kind and the work was quite fair. Daily tasks usually involved cleaning the caravans, bar work, and other misc. handy work . I very much enjoyed my stay in Ghent and I hope that our paths will cross later in life! Best wishes, John
18 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Benji) for host
Iris and Sander are freaking awesome! I had a blast while I was there, and it was great getting to know both of them. Their hostel is super cool and unique and they're both passionate about it as well. I was there for about a month and they treated me like one of the gang from the very start. It's hard to come up with something to say that hasn't… read more
11 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sokline) for host
I had a wonderful time and stay. One of the best workaday experiences so far! Iris and Sanders are lovely people and the rest of the staff are really friendly and nice. Ghent is a beautiful city and I definitely want to go back and visit.
29 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sokline)
It was wonderful to have Sokline around.
She is a bit shy in the beginning but once she was settled in she opened up.
She is very kind with people and is not afraid to make her hands dirty.
Always welcome!!
She is a bit shy in the beginning but once she was settled in she opened up.
She is very kind with people and is not afraid to make her hands dirty.
Always welcome!!
(Excellent)
29 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lissi)
Lissi is for sure a sweet and interesting girl and we're happy she stayed with us, but altough she stayed for 3 weeks we didn't really have the feeling we got to know her.
She was communicative with the guests but quiet shy with us.
We try to give small and different tasks but were never sure if she was happy with it or not, which made us feel… read more
She was communicative with the guests but quiet shy with us.
We try to give small and different tasks but were never sure if she was happy with it or not, which made us feel… read more
(Good)
27 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lissi) for host
I can only repeat what the previous feedbackers said: The hostel is probably one of the best workaway places you can end up in :) the whole staff is really nice and you get to meet so many cool people. The work is easy and you have a lot of free time to explore the beautiful city of Gent or the cities nearby. So, if youare thinking about going… read more
29 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nieves)
Nieves is a super intelligent and sweet girl.
You could go from interesting conversations to baking cake, she can do it all!
She is very attentive and always eager to help wherever she can!
We hope to see you again, thanks for everything!!
x
You could go from interesting conversations to baking cake, she can do it all!
She is very attentive and always eager to help wherever she can!
We hope to see you again, thanks for everything!!
x
(Excellent)
5 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nieves) for host
I couldnt ask for a better experience with the hostel team. Sander, Iris and everyone else there treated me like a friend, I really had one of the best time of my life.
Tasks are easy and always is someone there to help you if needed. Im never going to forget my wonderful time there, and all the friends I made.
Gent is a lifeful city with… read more
Tasks are easy and always is someone there to help you if needed. Im never going to forget my wonderful time there, and all the friends I made.
Gent is a lifeful city with… read more
18 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cleo Kira) for host
Ending up at this hostel was the best thing that could have happened to me! I was in a hurry to find a place and I feel very lucky that I got to spend two amazing weeks in Gent. Compared to a lot of other workaway places, you can easily end up working all day with no breaks, but here I found lots of time to wonder off in this old beautiful city.… read more
8 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nora) for host
I spent a week at this amazing hostel in April. Sander, Iris and the staff are all lovely people who made me feel at home right away. The hostel itself is very cool, all the caravans have their own theme and I was lucky enough to stay in one! The work was easy enough, cleaning caravans, helping with breakfast or at the bar and even during my time… read more
1 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Katherine) for host
Iris and Sander were incredible hosts! I spent two weeks with them in Gent and wished I could have stayed longer! I was warmly welcomed from the moment I arrived by them and all the other staff. The work varied from cleaning to helping with breakfast or helping in the bar at night - which was the most fun! There was plenty of free time to get out… read more
11 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)
Leon is a very sweet guy, a little shy in the beginning but once he's comfortable he's very social.
He's very handy and always ready to help.
His work/him being here improved our Hostel!!
He's very handy and always ready to help.
His work/him being here improved our Hostel!!
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariela)
Mariela is a very sweet, hardworking lady who knows what she wants and will help you wherever help is needed.
She's very good with people, she became friends with our whole team and definitely improved the atmosphere in our Hostel just by being there.
She's very good with people, she became friends with our whole team and definitely improved the atmosphere in our Hostel just by being there.
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jenni) for host
Iris and sander are the most wonderful hosts. I had a lovely stay in the friendly creative hostel. I felt very at home and wish i was able to stay longer. Unfortunately i had to leave much earlier than i hoped due to health problems. Sander and iris were super understanding! Hope to visit in the future. Much love, jenni
5 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel is a lovely guy in every way!
He's very social, clever and funny.
He knows how to deal with different situations and brings a lively atmosphere!
We hope to see him soon to re-join our Team ;)
He's very social, clever and funny.
He knows how to deal with different situations and brings a lively atmosphere!
We hope to see him soon to re-join our Team ;)
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca was a wonderful and cheerful young lady. We give her the highest reccomendation to all future workaway hosts. She is always ready to help and she is a GOD at killing spiders. Do not hesitate to give her this task. In all seriousness, she really became part of the hostel family during her stay and we very much appreciated having her around.… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
Ask me not what I think about Ghent the city for I only spent a few days in the month I was there outside of the hostel grounds! This is not because they are slave drivers but quite the opposite. Both 'Iron' Iris and 'Singing' Sander work incredibly hard therefore it feels like helping out friends more than work. I have fallen a little bit in love… read more
25 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
Christine is the best!
She really is, always laughing, funny, charming and ready to help wherever she can!
You should stop her from working too much.
She brings good vibes, a sweet little dog and the perfect companion for long nights and interesting talks, at the same time she'll prepare you the best meal and serve it with love!
She really is, always laughing, funny, charming and ready to help wherever she can!
You should stop her from working too much.
She brings good vibes, a sweet little dog and the perfect companion for long nights and interesting talks, at the same time she'll prepare you the best meal and serve it with love!
(Excellent)
