From long past Mechelen was known as the capital of the Burgundian Netherlands, it’s fame dating from the 16th century, the reigning period of Margaret of Austria. From this splendid period date a lot of very important buildings and a lot of other important historical buildings. Mechelen’s fame is also due to the different carillons in St.Rombout’s Tower. The textile art enjoys also a good repute, when new designs are woven as well as old ones restored.
The Tourist Office offers the opportunity to get know Mechelen by organizing guided tours through the city and its surroundings.
Also for children we have a Toy museum and every season they have a special theme, two nature parks and the zoo Planckendael, Technopolis is a science centre where you can try all kinds of tricks.
Cinécity is only a 15 minutes walk from the yh.
We wish you an instructive and relaxed stay in the city of the ‘Moon-extinguishers’.
Rooms have 2, 3 and 4 beds and facilities include packed lunches, evening meals and luggage store. All rooms have ensuite facilities. WI-FI HOTSPOT !!! The hostel has Wireless Internet access !!! You can connect your own laptop or use the internetkiosk !!!
To find us on the road you look for Zandpoortvest Parking 2! And next this parking you'll find the youthhostel.
Reception open from 8 am till 11 am and from 5pm till 11pm
Opening times (over the year):
2 february till 30 december 2008
Directions
Bus:
50 m stop Zandpoortvest - all buses from station
Parking:
Behind the youthhostel during the week. Don't forget to ask the key to park your car for free. During the weekend you can park your car free at the big parking next to the youthhostel.
Location:
we are on walkingdistance from the city-center, this means 5 minutes!
