• The lectures will be held at the economics department of Ghent university
  

• The economics department is situated in the faculty of economics and business administration, it is close to the city centre and there are many restaurants and bars at walking distance

• Ghent university has its own restaurants for students, researchers and professors
• Restaurant ‘De Brug’ is a modern facility located near the faculty of economics and business administration
• Every day a new menu is available, at least one dish is vegetarian
• Every Thursday there is a “vegetarian day” where veggies get a free piece of fruit with their meals. The University and city of Ghent are keen on promoting a vegetarian lifestyle.

Accomodation possibilities:

1. Hotel Ibis Gent Centrum Opera
   
   This hotel is less than 10 minutes walking from the faculty and very close to the city centre; http://www.ibis.com/nl/hotel-1455-ibis-gent-centrum-opera/index.shtml
   The price per night for a single room is € 89 (without breakfast). For a double room, the price per night is € 92 (without breakfast). The price of breakfast is € 15 per person. Cheaper breakfasts are served in the student restaurant ‘De Brug’ very close to the faculty.
   If you want to book this hotel, please mail to Ruben Maes of Ibis and clearly mention the booking code ‘Economics of Electricity Markets 2015’ in your message. The email address of Ruben Maes is:
   H1455-re@accor.com
   
   
2. Backstay Hostel
   
   Backstay is situated in a monumental Art Deco building right in the city centre. Included in the prices below are: breakfast, sheets, WiFi, security lockers, internet access & luggage storage. The hostel has 15 rooms and 108 beds. There is also a cosy foyer with a bar. The hostel is only a 5 minutes walk from the faculty. Estimated prices per night per person for September 2015: 20 € for a bed in a room with 15 beds; 25 € for a bed in a room with 8 beds ; 35 € for a bed in a room with 4 beds
   You can book as an individual or as a group in case you want to team up with other summer school participants. You can make reservations here: http://www.backstayhostels.com/rooms-rates/

Please be aware that you have to book yourself. The cost of accommodation is not included in the registration fees.