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Scala Event Center - Ghent

Akkerhage 2B East Flanders, Ghent, Belgium, 9000
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About us

Welcome to SCALA, Ghent’s newest meeting and events center, located at the heart of the Akkerhage Center: A thriving business and hospitality hub just off the E17 and E40 highways, and conveniently outside the city’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ). With extensive on-site parking including underground spaces, surface-level spots, EV charging stations, and dedicated bus parking, SCALA is exceptionally easy to reach for both local and international guests. SCALA is surrounded by three modern hotels: Residence Inn by Marriott Ghent, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent, and the soon-to-open Courtyard by Marriott Ghent, offering over 400 rooms within walking distance. This makes multi-day conferences, corporate retreats, and residential meetings effortless to organize, with accommodation, meetings, and dining all in one connected location. Inside SCALA, you’ll find a conference space for up to 350 guests, breakout rooms, flexible walls for various setups, and abundant natural daylight throughout. The spacious prefunction area is ideal for registration, networking breaks, and receptions. Our professional in-house catering team offers full-day and half-day packages, private dining, and custom event concepts from breakfast meetings to afterwork cocktails. Looking for something extra? SCALA is also home to Arno Ristorante, a stylish on-site restaurant perfect for casual business lunches or elegant dinners. From impactful conferences to intimate strategy sessions, SCALA provides the space, service, and setting to make every event a success. Let’s bring your vision to life.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2025
Renovated2025
Total meeting space4,661 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms405
Venue typeConference center

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 01 - Jan 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,660.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,986.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
4,660.8 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
3,326.0 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
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Zuidlede
699.7 sq. ft.
-
65
26
40
65
65
30
20
24
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Zwalm
678.1 sq. ft.
-
65
26
40
65
60
30
20
24
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Leie
968.8 sq. ft.
-
90
36
60
90
85
42
26
36
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Mark
355.2 sq. ft.
-
35
-
20
35
28
12
10
12
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Lieve
419.8 sq. ft.
-
40
16
30
40
35
20
12
18
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Dender
721.2 sq. ft.
-
70
26
40
70
60
30
20
24
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Durme
807.3 sq. ft.
-
75
30
50
75
70
34
22
30
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Eede
236.8 sq. ft.
-
12
-
12
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12
-
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Zuidlede - Zwalm
1,377.8 sq. ft.
-
130
40
90
130
125
72
40
54

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
405
Single (1 bed)
222
Single (1 bed) rate
€169.00 - €299.00
Double (2 beds)
158
Double (2 beds) rate
€169.00 - €299.00
Suites
25
Tax rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 39.77 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
Bus parking

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Brussels Airport
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Airport
67 kms
Leopoldlaan, 1930 Zaventem
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Graslei en Korenlei
Graslei en Korenlei
Historical landmark
11 kms
Ships have been mooring here since the 11th century and Ghent wouldn't have it any other way. It's like the Lorelei's song. The beauty of the Graslei in Ghent brings everything and everyone to a standstill. This is the place where beautiful facades are reflected in the Leie. Tourists and residents alike relax on either side of the water, whether they dangle their legs over the quay or sit comfortably on a café terrace.
Korenlei
East Flanders
Ghent, BE 9000
Gravensteen
Gravensteen
Historical landmark
11 kms
A trip to Ghent is simply not complete without a visit to the mysterious 'Gravenburcht". This important attraction in Ghent is a castle with a very turbulent past, closely intertwined with the complex - often stormy - political and social history of the city. It is the only remaining medieval castle with a moat and a largely intact defense system in Flanders. Your visit to the Gravenkasteel will give you a complete picture of the heraldic culture in the 12th century. The gatehouse, the ramparts, the keep, the count's residence and the stables are open to visitors.
Sint-Veerleplein 11
East Flanders
Ghent, BE 9000
Planet Group Arena
Planet Group Arena
Recreation
1 km
The football stadium is a center for technical and other companies. Not only conveniently located, with ample parking. But also with many perfectly equipped rooms. From small to large. And all this in an inspiring environment with a view of the football field. In addition, you can enjoy professional and high-quality service in the areas of organization, creativity, catering and technology.
Ottergemsesteenweg Zuid 808 B41
East Flanders
Ghent, BE 9000
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Fundamentally, the Event Organizer may not bring food & beverages to the event. In special cases, a written agreement can be reached permitting such an arrangement: in such cases; the Hotel charges a service fee or a corkage fee, respectively.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy for groups • Free cancellation by the Event Organizer up to 90 days before the first arrival date. • 30% reduction can be made without charge by 60 days before arrival. • 20% reduction can be made without charge by 30 days before arrival. • 10% reduction can be made without charge by 15 days before arrival. Any later rooms cancelation will result in a penalty of 100 % of the contracted rooms.

Scala Event Center - Ghent Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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