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Reviews of Jacques Brel Youth Hostel

Rue de la Sablonnière, 30, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

#120 of 195 hotels in Brussels

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Review Score

Based on 1205 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Because there is no elevator, and because I called to them to them to leave my bags for some hours one day before my check-in, and the lady said no, but later, the guy replied on booking saying that I could leave my stuff there.

    One of the staffs, and because there is like a “living room” at the room. And because I wouldn’t have time to take the breakfast, so the receptionist gave me some croissants for take out.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Overall good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very narrow beds and noisy even after 10 pm. Towels to be paid for.

    Location and clealiness.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They close the kitchen (on the ground floor) quite early (10pm). The room was so dark, the lighting insufficient. The location is quite far from the city centre.

    The neighbourhood was quiet. They let us put our luggage.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Good clean hostel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    signage should be a bit more clear inside the building

    Breakfast was with good choice. Bring your lock or buy from vending machine for 4 EUR.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Distance from centre

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    7.0
    A good hostel for the money and breakfast included
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Towels were not included in the price. Towels cost 1.50 euros each for a bath towel. The man with the curly hair on the bar was not friendly, quite abrupt. Best to ignore someone like that but does not portray a good image of the hostel. The road up to the hostel was hilly and with cobblestones, not great for moving luggage. The footpaths were in a bad state so you had to watch your footing otherwise you could break an ankle. There was only one toaster for the whole hostel and it was broken.

    The location was about 20 minutes walking to the central station. The area felt safe at night. We had room 16 on the ground floor which was suitable for someone with disabilities. The room had two single beds (like a bunk bed size) and a walk in shower. There is a great luggage storage room downstairs but remember to bring a lock to secure your items. Breakfast was adequate and plentiful and food was being replenished when stocks went down. The breakfast room was well maintained.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    3 outlets by the beds when the room fits 8 people.

    Good location, very friendly and helpful staff, a lot of space.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need to climb if we walk

    Vibe

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The check in was at 1 due to the flight and we didn’t find our bad done and one of our bad was occupied

    It’s perfectly located in the city center, you won’t need the public transportation to move around the city

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    8.0
    Short stay in Brussels
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean hostel; close to metro station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nice shower

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Amazing place to stay. Staff was very friendly and supportive. Easy access to any place and very comfy. They gave a good breakfast. It was nice to have more collection and different menu for each day on breakfast. Lovely place to stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    A perfect hostel to spend a night (and two beers) in Brussels
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We arrived late in the evening and were welcomed by the great and very friendly Alex. He put on some great music, gave us some great Belgian beer and the ambience in the bar at the entrance was amazing and relaxing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    9.0
    It felt like home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fix some of the lockers in the rooms.

    The location and general atmosphere made the place feel like home. As hostels go, it was very clean and nice to be in. I would highly recommend for others and will myself definitely come back.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You have to put the bedclothes yourself.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing - I had a good time

    It was a good experience - the hostel is well located, making it easy to plan your activities in town. I cannot comment regarding the security of the location as I didn't leave the place during the night. The structure is good, the beds were comfort enough to allow me to have a good rest after in the two days of my staying. The space is clean and the breakfast was simple, but it had everything I needed to start my day.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was not clearly described, how to get to the hostel from the bus-station.It should be stated,that the way is backwards from the station

    not too far away from trainstation

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I like the location and the room in general. It is clean and the price is very adequate. the location is good also.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    For the price it had I didnt have much expectations. But the hotel was clean and had some facilites , also breakfast was decent.Great value for this price.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfeast is good also you can drink coffee , location almostly is15 min city center good place you can stay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    7.0
    It was good, Brussels is a nice city
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were stains on the walls and walls are thin so you can really hear people in the hallways

    The prices were reasonable, good facilities available (there was a communal kitchen and reasonably-priced bar), good location, clean bathrooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just one bathroom for 8 people was so difficult in the morning wait and take a shower and sometimes someone was inside and another waiting . There weren't shared bathrooms outside, just some toilets in the first floor but we were in the third one. And not elevator ,if you go with baggage you have to think about the stairs.

    The breakfast is included and the bathroom inside

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2023

    9.0
    It was the best decşsşon ever and şf I ever go back wşll stay here again. :)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything. It was a great stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean hostel and comfortable bed.

    Stayed in November 2023

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