De Ploate Hostel
Langestraat 72, Oostende Center, 8400 Ostend, Belgium – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 781 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Easy check-in, friendly staff, the hostel is great located (10min to train station, 4min to beach, in the city centre) but also calm located. Comfy beds, great value for money. Perfect for broke interrailers

Located in Ostend and with Oostende Beach reachable within a 3-minute walk, De Ploate Hostel has a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 1.2 miles from Bredene beach, 16 miles from Boudewijn Seapark and 17 miles from Bruges Train Station. The property is 1.2 miles from Mariakerke Beach, and within 0.7 miles of the city center. At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a closet. The rooms come with a private bathroom and a shower, and some rooms at De Ploate Hostel have a safety deposit box. Bruges Concert Hall is 17 miles from the accommodation, while Beguinage is 18 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Ostend - Bruges International Airport, 3.7 miles from De Ploate Hostel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
De Ploate Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 18, 2015Hotel chain/brand: Hostelling International
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Elevator
- Bar
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- Marco
Switzerland
“Easy check-in, friendly staff, the hostel is great located (10min to train station, 4min to beach, in the city centre) but also calm located. Comfy beds, great value for money. Perfect for broke interrailers” - Onair2650
Belgium
“It has everything you need for a basic, comfortable stay in a hostel. The rooms were clean, and the toilet were clean. The shower room is basic but too small. The breakfast was good enough to start the day.” - Olga
Austria
“It is a very nice, clean, comfortable hostel with a very friendly staff and atmosphere. The location is perfect: close to the sea, city centre and railway station. Breakfast is simple but good. I would really recommend this place to stay for a few...” - Agnieszka
Belgium
“Very nice localisation,cleanless,delicious breakfast included in the price,perfect for short stay.Definetely i would return back” - Jou
Taiwan
“It was really great, the bathroom and the toilets were inside the room, also with a sink and mirror in it. Great location and nice staffs. However the boys in the room next to us party until 5:00 in the morning....ˋoˊ” - Dumont
Belgium
“Basically, I booked two reservations ; one for me and another one for my girlfriend. I knew the dorms are not mixed, but the receptionist give us one room! So nice of him!” - Robin
United Kingdom
“A generous and healthy breakfast, hostel situated near the town centre and railway station” - Tomas
Czech Republic
“The best accomodation in this price in this location. The staff was helpful and prepared some extra activities (Halloween party).” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Nice staff. Good breakfast. Excellent bike storage. Well maintained hostel. Rooms were decent size.” - Julia
Germany
“This hostel is located very close to both the beach and shops. Everything was very clean and all the staff I encountered was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was basic but good and plentiful.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Are sheets and towels included?
Lakens zijn inbegrepen, handdoeken nietAnswered on 26 June 2020Can I use my own sleeping bag?
Er zijn lakens in de prijs inbegrepen.Answered on 26 June 2020How much does it cost to rent a lock?
geen slot nodig in onze hostelAnswered on 26 June 2020Is it possible to stay female in male dormitory?
hello no, we dont mix up dorms regards MiguelAnswered on 30 July 2022Do I need a lock for the lockers?
Nee deze zijn met een muntje van €2Answered on 26 June 2020Hi, do you have any free ocean view rooms?
Because of our ideal location in the middle of the city center, the view from the rooms can be less. But when you sleep in our comfortable rooms you w..Answered on 13 June 2021- Still looking?
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Amenities of De Ploate Hostel
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Elevator
- Bar
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Shared kitchen
- Bar
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Packed lunches
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Safe
- Hypoallergenic
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- English
- French
- Dutch
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
De Ploate Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about De Ploate Hostel
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Check-in at De Ploate Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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De Ploate Hostel is 2,800 feet from the center of Ostend. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at De Ploate Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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De Ploate Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):