My ItineraryJacques Brel Youth Hostel - Brussels Hostel
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Brussels - 'Jacques Brel' Youth Hostel
Rue de la Sablonnière 30
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Tel. +32-2-2180187
Fax. +32-2-2172005
brussels.brel@lesaubergesdejeunesse.be
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Brussels - 'Jacques Brel' Youth Hostel
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17 May 2012 Arturo Alejandro, Mexico
Stop doing business with the lockers, future travelers: bring with you a padlock, it's 4 euros there! Everything else is perfect
Hostel response:
hello thanks for your good comments there is a free bagage room in the basement, and it's true it's better to bring your own padlock all the best within the HI hostels around best regards phil -
30 Apr 2012 Luciana, Brazil
Great place to stay in brussels!
Hostel response:
Hello,
Thank you for your comment. We'll be happy to welcome you again, and we wish you great moments in HI community.
Best regards,
Agathe -
14 Apr 2012 Nan, Canada
This hostel is a bit difficult to locate at the first if you are not familiar with Brussel. But it is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Within 10 - 15 minutes walk to museum area. It is quite clean. Breakfast is a bit disappointing.
Hostel response:
hello thanks very much for your good notes we always appreciate some feedback we are 15 minutes walk from downtown city center we wish you all the best within the hostelling international community regards phil -
03 Apr 2012 Robin, Netherlands
I stayed one night at the 'Jacques Brel' Youth Hostel and I had a really great time. The staff was really nice, the room was clean and the beds were good. On top of that, they have a great bar with all kinds of beer. If I am going to visit Brussels again, I'll definitely spend the night at this hostel!
Hostel response:
hello nice to read your good comments all the best within the HI hostels around and thanks for taking sometime to write this note cheers phil -
03 Mar 2012 Laura, Brazil
Even if a little further from the city center (yet close to two metro stops), it's worth it for the price/quality/cleanliness. I'll sure come back!
Hostel response:
Hello, Thank you for your comment, we're happy you liked our hostel, and we wish to see you next time you're travelling in Brussels ! We wish you a lot of nice experience in HI hostels. Best regards, Agathe -
29 Feb 2012 Jordan, England & Wales
Ive stayed in a lot of hostels whilst on my year abroad and this one was by far the best. The room was spotless and it actually looked like in the hours rooms are unavailable they had someone cleaning. Plus each room had its own shower room..which is far better and cleaner than communal ones...though 6 girls with one bathroom could get brutal. Breakfast was great and staff were friendly and ansered my questions about Brussels...and it was within 5 minutes walk of grand place so perfect location. 10/10
Hostel response:
Hello, Thank you to leave here such a good comments ! We really happy you had good time in our hostel. We wish you a lot of such experience in HI hostels, and we wish to see you again in J-Brel youth hostel ! Best regards, Agathe -
28 Jan 2012 Kaylee, USA
We were very impressed with how modern and classy the hostel was! Also, the breakfast was better than any HOTEL I've ever stayed in. Keep it organic!
Hostel response:
Hi!
Thank you for leaving a comment. Nice to hear you had a good stay with us!
We wish you all the best in your future travels and hope to see you again in the HI network!
Cheers!
Céline -
28 Jan 2012 Julie, France
Nice room, good location, helpful staff. Toilet sometimes lacking toilet paper :(. Door of toilet in room needed replacing. Disappointed that there was no communal kitchen to prepare food or half tea. Overall A happy stay.
Hostel response:
Hello,
Thank you for your comment, we're happy you liked your stay.
There was no kitchen at this time because there was some renovation works, and now it's all finish !
I will communicate the problem of the door to my colleague in charge of this, and next time if you need something you can ask at the reception !
We wish you the best in HI hostels.
Kind regards,
Agathe -
22 Jan 2012 Fleur, England & Wales
Probably the worst hostel ive ever stayed in. So uncomfortable and dirty. We booked a private double room and when we got there they said they didnt have double rooms. Breakfast terrible all round terrible.
Hostel response:
hello thank you for your comment we are sorry the hostel didn't fullfil your expectations we'll take your remarks in considaration so we can improve our service we hope you'll have good times in the HI hostels around best regards phil -
11 Dec 2011 Lucie, Australia
A great place to say, there are renovations happening at the minute so breakfast was a bit difficult. On small request, could the hostel look at changing the pillows, ours were so bad we could barley move our necks the next morning!
Hostel response:
Hello, Thank you for your comment, We will pay attention to your remark and do all we can to improve our service. Best regards and happy new year, Jeoffrey.
Hostel Overview
At the Jacques Brel Hostel, located at the heart of Brussels, all shops and public transport can be found right on your doorstop. The main tourist attractions welcome you with open arms. Inside the hostel, there is a well-equipped bar, table tennis and pleasant patio area all entirely at your disposal.Plus, the hostel plays an active role in cultural activities in Brussels; it hosts a good number of concerts, theme nights, exhibitions and various other entertainment events. There is a real multicultural and friendly feel to Brussels.
Ah, and one more thing, to help you avoid getting lost in the winding streets of the city: the hostel is NOT located at the Jacques Brel metro stop.
FREE SERVICES AND FACILITIES Available at the hostel: - Luggage room, fully equipped kitchen, computers with high-speed Internet, WI-FI, city maps, towels / hairdryer / iron, table games, table tennis, library, concerts and exhibitions - Other services: organic breakfast (included in the price), a bar with a large choice of Belgian beers, and homemade dishes (barbecue in summer), vending machines (snacks, and cold and hot drinks), a shop (toiletries and souvenirs), and a laundry.
FREE CONCERT
On Friday 25th May Jacques Brel Hostel will be organising a free concert featuring La Djato - a Brussels band that brings together a group of crazy friends around one desire: to dance, to sing, to laugh and to ponder lively music from around the world!
A barbecue will be served from 7pm, the concert starts at 8pm, and our Babel Bar will be open until 1am. Come and join us for a night of music and fun!
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Bus lines 61 (alight at Botanique), 65 and 66 (alight at Madou). Tram lines 92 and 94 (alight at Botanique). |
| Metro: | underground line 2, alight at Botannique, take rue Royale direction center of the city and take the 2d street on your left. |
| Parking: | In street - chargeable |
| Location: | City Centre, on the Place des Barricades |
| Rail: | Very close to the 3 stations: Central or Nord (North)or Midi (South): take direction underground line Simonis Elisabeth (+/-12 minutes) - alight at Botanique, take rue Royale direction center of the city and take the 2d street on your left. |
| Airport: | Brussels National: 15 minutes by train to Gare du Midi (South Station), then take direction underground line Simonis Elisabeth (+/-12 minutes) - alight at Botanique, take rue Royale direction center of the city and take the 2d street on your left. 35km Brussels from Brussels South Airport Charleroi: shuttle bus to Gare du Midi (South Station), then take the underground line 2 and alight at Botanique, take rue Royale direction center of the city and take the 2d street on your left |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Botanical gardens nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Brussels - 'Jacques Brel' Youth Hostel |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Sheets in price |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |