Discover The Area Around The Center | Meetings, Accommodation & Team Building Near Ghent

Stay at The Center near Ghent and discover team-building activities, Vespa tours, boat trips, cycling routes, restaurants and comfortable accommodation in the beautiful Leie Region.

🌿 Discover the Area Around The Center

Looking for a unique venue for meetings, team-building activities or a relaxing Bed & Breakfast stay in Belgium? Then you've come to the right place.

The Center is located in the green surroundings of Astene (Deinze), in the heart of the beautiful Leie Region. Here, you can combine professional meeting facilities, comfortable accommodation and a wide range of activities nearby. Thanks to our central location between Ghent, Kortrijk and the Flemish Ardennes, The Center is the perfect base for both business and leisure stays.


πŸ’Ό Meetings Without Worries

Are you organising a meeting, training session, workshop, brainstorming day or multi-day corporate event? At The Center, we provide a professional and inspiring environment where you can focus entirely on your guests, clients or team.

We can provide:

β˜• Coffee, tea and refreshments

πŸ₯ Breakfast options

πŸ₯— Lunch arrangements

🍽️ Tailor-made catering

πŸ₯‚ Receptions and networking events

πŸ›οΈ Multi-day business stays with accommodation


πŸš€ Team Building & Activities Nearby

Would you like to combine your meeting or stay with a fun activity? The area around The Center offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation, adventure and team building.

πŸ›΅ Viva Vespa

Just a short walk from The Center, in the same street (Beekstraat 76), you'll find Viva Vespa.

Discover the Leie Region, the Flemish Ardennes and charming Belgian villages on a stylish Vespa scooter. A unique activity for team-building events, groups of friends, couples and families.

🌐 www.vivavespa.be

🚀 BOOOT – Explore the River Leie by Boat

Experience the beauty of the River Leie from the water.

With an electric boat from BOOOT, you can enjoy peaceful surroundings, beautiful scenery and one of Belgium's most picturesque waterways. Perfect for companies, families and groups looking for a unique outdoor experience.

🌐 www.booot.be

πŸ›Ά Kayaking on the River Leie

During spring and summer, kayaking on the River Leie is one of the region's most popular outdoor activities.

Enjoy nature, fresh air and a sporty adventure while discovering the area from a completely different perspective.

🌐 www.deinzekajakt.be

🚲 Cycling Through the Leie Region

The area around Deinze is considered one of the most beautiful cycling destinations in Belgium.

From The Center, you can easily access:

🚴 The Leie cycling routes

🚴 The Flemish Ardennes

🚴 Scenic countryside roads

🚴 Cycling networks connecting Ghent, Kortrijk and Oudenaarde

Bicycles can easily be rented in Deinze.

🌐 www.fietspunt.be


🌳 Walking & Nature Trails

Do you enjoy walking and nature? Then you'll feel right at home here.

From The Center, you can immediately access beautiful countryside roads, forests and riverside paths.

Some local favourites include:

🌿 Astene Sas

🌿 The Old River Leie

🌿 Bachte-Maria-Leerne

🌿 Walking trails throughout the Leie Region

🌿 Woodland paths around Deinze

🌿 Connections to the Flemish Ardennes walking network

Perfect for a morning walk, an active break during a seminar or a relaxing weekend in nature.


🍳 Breakfast & Dining Options

At The Center, breakfast can be provided upon request and tailored entirely to your preferences.

Whether you prefer a light breakfast, a healthy start to your day or a more extensive breakfast experience, we'll be happy to create a breakfast option that suits your stay.

Prefer to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner elsewhere? You'll find plenty of excellent restaurants and brasseries just a few minutes away.

🍽️ Our Recommendations

⭐ De Schipperin

⭐ Tafel 16

⭐ Brasserie Boulevard

⭐ Cavea

⭐ Resto Stella

⭐ Brasserie Eetage

⭐ Kroniek

The Market Square of Deinze also offers a variety of restaurants, cosy terraces, sushi bars and international cuisine.


🦞 Fresh Fish & Seafood

If you enjoy fresh fish and seafood, Vishandel Dedeystere in Astene is a must-visit.

You'll find:

🐟 Fresh fish daily

πŸ¦ͺ Shellfish and seafood

🦞 Seafood platters

🍽️ Gourmet preparations

A true local favourite and well worth a visit during your stay.


πŸ›’ Shops & Daily Essentials

Everything you need is located just a few minutes from The Center.

Nearby you'll find:

πŸ›’ Delhaize

πŸ›’ Albert Heijn

πŸ›’ Lidl

πŸ›’ Aldi

πŸ›’ Colruyt

πŸ›’ Carrefour Market

The centre of Deinze also offers bakeries, pharmacies, banks and many local shops.


🌱 Local & Organic Ingredients

At The Center, we believe in quality, sustainability and local sourcing.

Whenever we prepare breakfast, lunch or catering, we work as much as possible with organic vegetables and fruit from our favourite local partner: De Wassende Maan. This biodynamic farm and organic shop is located just a few minutes’ walk from The Center, in the same street.

The shop offers a wide range of organic products, directly from the farm and from local short-chain producers.

Here you will find, among other things:

πŸ₯• Freshly harvested organic vegetables and fruit

πŸ₯ Bread, pastries and breakfast items

πŸ₯£ Cereals, muesli and breakfast products

πŸ§€ Dairy products and cheeses

πŸ₯© Meat, vegetarian options and fish

🍯 Local artisanal specialities

β˜• Coffee, tea and other beverages

🌿 Sustainable and everyday organic products

If you feel like exploring local flavours during your stay, De Wassende Maan is definitely worth a visit. You can simply walk there from The Center. It is well known for its fresh seasonal produce, local partnerships and strong focus on healthy and sustainable food.

🌐 https://www.dewassendemaan.be


πŸ’‘ Exclusive Light Therapy Discount

The Center is also home to its own Light Center.

As a guest of The Center, you receive an exclusive 50% discount on a light therapy session.

Light therapy is often used to support:

✨ Energy and vitality

✨ Relaxation

✨ Mental focus

✨ Recovery and well-being

✨ Overall balance

Feel free to ask us for more information during your stay.


πŸ›οΈ Stay in the Heart of the Leie Region

Our Bed & Breakfast combines comfort, tranquillity and a strategic location.

From The Center, you can easily reach:

πŸ“ Deinze city centre – 5 minutes

πŸ“ Ghent – 20 minutes

πŸ“ Kortrijk – 25 minutes

πŸ“ Oudenaarde – 20 minutes

πŸ“ Flemish Ardennes – less than 25 minutes

This makes The Center the perfect choice for business travellers, tourists, cyclists, walkers and companies looking for accommodation with meeting facilities.


❀️ Why Choose The Center?

βœ… Professional meeting facilities in a peaceful setting

βœ… Comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation

βœ… Tailor-made breakfast, lunch and catering options

βœ… Excellent team-building activities nearby

βœ… Free parking

βœ… Central location between Ghent, Kortrijk and Oudenaarde

βœ… Exclusive 50% discount on light therapy

βœ… Surrounded by nature, cycling routes and walking trails

Whether you're organising a meeting, planning a multi-day training course, looking for a team-building experience or simply enjoying a relaxing getaway, The Center offers the perfect combination of comfort, hospitality, nature and inspiration in the heart of Belgium's beautiful Leie Region.