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HOSTELS BELGIUM

Belgium

Capital:	Brussels
Language:	Dutch, French, German
Currency:	€ Euro
Population:	10 000 100
Size sq km:	30 515
Phone Code:	32

Hostelling Information

Country Overview

Gaze at some of the finest paintings in northern Europe; cycle along quiet forest tracks; drink cherry-flavoured beer; eat (arguably) the world's best chocolate. Belgium is a country of two cultures - the French-speaking Walloons and the Germanic Flemings; splendid art cities, from Brussels to Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent; and famous breweries such as Hoegaarden and De Koninck (to say nothing of the range of Trappist ales). And with its gourmet reputation for food, its pretty villages and its woods and pastureland, there's much else to do and see. The Ardennes area, in particular, with its rivers and deep valleys, is a positive playground for kayaking, mountain biking and hiking and also presents castles, ancient monasteries and intriguing, prehistoric limestone grottoes. From an 18th-century fortified farmhouse to a refurbished convent, Belgium's hostels offer an appealing range of accommodation - all with a good choice of nearby attractions.

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Travelling Around

Frequency of buses. For ease of travel use Trains, buses, self-drive.

Travel Advice

Hostelling International advises you always to check with your own national authorities (Foreign Ministry, State Department etc.) concerning the need for visas, any safety concerns, or any specific restrictions, which may apply in the countries to which you intend to travel.

Health

Medical insurance is recommended. EU Nationals require a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to obtain treatment within EU countries.

HI-eKit Access Number

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Other Information

The Vlaamse Jeugdherbergcentrale (VJH) runs hostels in the northern region and Les Auberges de Jeunesse (LAJ) operates in the southern part of the country.

HOSTELLING INFORMATION

Price range

€ 13 - 15

Opening times

Main hostels open throughout the year, 24 hours. Reception open: 07:30 to 23:00 hrs. Resident Manager. Other hostels: Open 07:30 - 10:00hrs; 17:00 - 22:00hrs. Reception open: 07:30 to 10:00hrs; 17:00 to 22:00hrs. Resident Manager.

National Office

Les Auberges de Jeunesse
Rue de la Sablonnière 28
B-1000 Brussels
Tel.: (32) 02 2195676
Fax.: (32) 02 2191451
E-mail:
www.laj.be

Vlaamse Jeugdherbergen
Van Stralenstraat 40
B-2060 Antwerp
Tel.: (32) 03 2327218
Fax.: (32) 03 2318126
E-mail:
www.vjh.be

Rooms and Reservations

Reservations recommended throughout the year for all rooms. Reservations through this website, National Booking Centre or Hostel by telephone, fax or e-mail. Hostels are for males and females. All hostels are non-smoking.

Guests

Membership Card and Passport/Photo ID are required. The maximum stay is 7 days. Groups welcome. Group bookings via National Booking Centre, Hostel or National Office by telephone or fax.