JAM Ghent is a 108-room hotel set inside the Leopoldskazerne, the Leopold Barracks, a listed military complex at Gaspar de Craeyerstraat 2 in Ghent's Kunstenkwartier, or Arts Quarter. Rather than demolishing or gutting the old army building, the JAM Hotels team describes it as "gently restored", with guest rooms designed by Lionel Jadot. Traveloka's listing records 2025 as the property's year, a recent opening set within walls that carry far more history than the hotel itself.
The JAM brand presents itself less as a conventional chain and more as a creative concept: each of its hotels occupies a building with its own character and fills it with reused, repurposed or recycled furniture. In Ghent that approach produces a raw, characterful interior where the architecture of the barracks stays visible instead of being hidden behind uniform hotel finishes. The official site also says the hotel runs on fossil-free energy and uses heat pumps and low-flow water fittings, and Traveloka's policy data notes that the property holds Green Key certification from the Foundation for Environmental Education.
For Singapore travellers planning a Belgium itinerary, the appeal is a combination of an unusual building, an outdoor pool, an Asian-inspired restaurant and a location within a few minutes' walk of Citadel Park and two of Ghent's best-known art museums.
The JAM Ghent official site organises its 108 rooms by how many people they sleep rather than by view or floor, which makes the hotel particularly practical for families and small groups. Room names and availability shown in Traveloka's booking panel may differ from the official categories below, so always check the bed configuration and occupancy of the specific room you select before confirming.
The entry-level category on the official site, the Extra room measures about 17 square metres and has a double bed of 160 by 200 centimetres. It suits couples or solo travellers who mainly want a comfortable base for exploring the city on foot.
At around 25 square metres, the Hyper room adds a single bed alongside the double, making it a sensible choice for a couple travelling with one child or three friends sharing.
The Ultra room, roughly 23 square metres, combines a double bed with two single beds, a layout aimed at a family of four that prefers to stay together in one room.
The largest room by floor area at about 28 square metres, the Supra pairs a double bed with three single beds. According to the official site, six of the Supra rooms are accessible rooms, so guests with reduced mobility should request one directly when booking.
The Mega room fits a double bed and four single beds into around 23 square metres, giving larger families or groups a single shared room rather than several separate bookings.
The official site lists a TV, coffee machine, kettle, air conditioning, large windows and blackout curtains across its room categories. Traveloka's room data adds laptop-compatible safes, satellite TV channels, complimentary wireless internet and daily housekeeping. The property notes that noise-free rooms cannot be guaranteed, and cribs or infant beds should be reserved with the hotel in advance.
JAM Ghent packs a lot into the old barracks. Traveloka's listing confirms an outdoor pool and garden, and the hotel's own notice states that pool access runs from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The official site adds that the pool is reserved for hotel guests only. Beyond the pool, the property lists a communal living room, tour and ticket assistance, and a coffee shop for casual daytime breaks.
The official site also mentions a weekly yoga session open to all levels and umbrella hire for Ghent's changeable weather, both handy extras on a city break. As with any schedule-based activity, confirm the current timetable with the hotel during your stay.
JAM Ghent sits on the southern side of the historic centre, in the Kunstenkwartier between Citadel Park and Ghent University. Traveloka's area data shows how much of the city's cultural life is within easy walking distance:
The nearest airports listed for the hotel are Brussels Airport (BRU), about 66.5 km away, and Brussels South Charleroi (CRL), about 105.3 km away. Travellers from Singapore can fly into Brussels Airport and continue to Ghent by rail; you can compare flights from Singapore to Brussels on Traveloka and then check a Belgian rail journey planner for train times on to Gent-Sint-Pieters, the city's main station on the southern side of Ghent. If you are driving, remember that on-site parking is limited and should be reserved with the property beforehand.
Because the hotel stands close to the university and the museum district, it works well as a walking base: the medieval core with its canals, guildhalls and towers is reachable on foot or by tram, and the green expanse of Citadel Park sits practically on the doorstep for a morning run or an evening stroll.
Food and drink at JAM Ghent revolve around two named venues. Kaiju is the hotel's Asian-inspired restaurant; Traveloka's listing describes it as serving Asian cuisine with a bar or lounge, and the official site describes it as running "from morning coffee to night cap", with bento boxes at lunch and shareable plates in the evening. The official site lists Kaiju as open from Tuesday to Saturday, so plan dinners elsewhere on Sundays and Mondays.
Neko is the rooftop bar described on the official site, pouring natural wine and cocktails alongside non-alcoholic options. It makes an easy first stop after a day of museums before heading into the city centre for dinner.
A buffet breakfast is available for an additional charge. Both Traveloka and the official site give weekday breakfast hours of 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with a later start at weekends; the two sources differ slightly on the weekend finish time, so check with the front desk on arrival. A coffee shop on site covers lighter bites during the day.
Ghent itself is a rewarding city for food, from Flemish stews and waffles to a thriving café culture around St Peter's Square and the student quarter nearby. To fill the rest of your schedule, browse things to do in Ghent and across Belgium on Traveloka, from canal cruises to museum passes and day trips.
Staying inside a restored military barracks is not something most Ghent hotels can offer, and JAM Ghent leans into that heritage with designer interiors by Lionel Jadot and furniture with a reused or recycled story. Add an outdoor pool, a rooftop bar and an Asian-inspired restaurant, and the hotel delivers more personality than a typical city-centre property.
If you would like to weigh up other neighbourhoods first, such as the medieval centre near Gravensteen or the area around the station, you can compare more hotels in Ghent and the rest of Belgium on Traveloka before deciding.
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Popular Facilities | Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 11:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at JAM Ghent | 108 |
Another facilities in JAM Ghent | Secure parking, Limited parking, Bicycle storage, Outdoor pool, Garden |
