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Reviews of Generation Europe Youth Hostel

Rue de l'Eléphant, 4, Sint-Jans-Molenbeek / Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, 1080 Brussels, Belgium

#60 of 194 hotels in Brussels

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Review Score

Based on 1413 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We have to put and remove our bedlinens by ourselves. It doesn't make sense.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    7.0
    Great stay, just a bit noisy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It can be noisy. There was a school staying there on the same night as I was and I could hear everything from my room. It wasn't that big of a deal but if you get guys on a stag it won't be pleasant!

    The hostel is really nice and the staff very friendly. I was given a private room (with two beds) even though I had booked a bed in a dorm room, which was great! All rooms are ensuite so you don't have to share the bathroom with lots of people. Breakfast is basic (toasts, cereal, yogurt) but has all you need and coffee is good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast could be improved. However it was enough The table in the room was pretty small for 4 people but it is ok for shorter stays.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    7.0
    Felt unsafe as a woman
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One afternoon I came back to the dorm at 4pm and there was a male placed in a dorm room with 3 females. I was confused by this as I had read though the questions and seen a reply from the hostel saying “Hello, we have dorms for men and for women, but we don't offer mixed dorms.” I wouldn’t have minded, but…he was creep and stated that he’d have to sleep alone after finding out the other girls and I had partners. Also the location is super sketchy and doesn’t feel safe to walk back to at night

    Clean and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

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

    The location is just a little far from the center.

    I liked the installations, it was cleaned and calm.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff was very helpful and kind. The whole place was clean and well cared for. Breakfast was alright, there could have been more vegetables, but besides there were many option to choose from. Walkable distance from the city center.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was good, it's like a buffet so you can eat whatever you want, the location is a little far so you have to take the tram to Center but its good, i don't know if the area is dangerous but it seemed to be. Also, I had not been in a Hostel and I did not know that I had to rent a towel, which costs an extra 1€

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I’m kk

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    Good choice for family or company
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not much space in the common kitchen, and no boiler there, but possible to ask for hot water at the bar where not only drinks but some food options are available

    The hostel is very new, with an elevator. The room was pretty big with a nice view from huge windows. In walking distance from the city center. Breakfast was excellent with a huge variety of choices including for allergies and vegan persons.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, frendly stuff, breakfest ok

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The night staff is amazing great! Thanks a lot !!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes there is a lac of hot water during the day

    I have to say that it’s one of the best places to stay in Brussels if it comes to what you get for your money, the staff is really nice and helpful, rooms are nice and clean, i meet some mamy great people there, great spot to rest if your young and travelling on the budget

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

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

    I think the bed could be better

    The breakfast and that it was big and spacious

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Fairly okay stay but unlucky!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is no flexibility on the rooms. If one books a female 4 bunk beds dorm and asks for the same type of room or even a downgrade because a room mate stinks to the extent of affecting the others they will offer you to sleep with the window open but no other similar room arrangement possible.

    Breakfast was a really nice surprise and definitely a good deal.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cupboards inside the rooms dont have locks

    It was my first time staying at a hostel and it was better than i expected. It was a clean and nice hostel w good breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    7.0
    Cheap, clean and plessant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like the location very much. It was not in a great neighborhood. L

    Everything was very clean, the bathroom was modern and a great and simple breakfast. Also from the hostel to the Centre is a 28 minute walk. If you don’t want to walk you can take the metro.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a noise around the room like a drilling sound coming from the ventilation or the pipes so it was hard to sleep. It woke us up in the morning also.

    It was clean in the room and the bathroom, breakfast was okay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    ok

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    7.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We got bitten by bugs. Didn't like the location. If I were to travel alone I wouldn't feel safe in this neighborhood

    good breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is not hot water and we were not informed about it. However, I just stayed for a day and it wasn’t a big problem for me. They charge extra for a towel, which is not mentioned in the description Breakfast is not exceptional, but is okay.

    Clean rooms, shower and toilet. Friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was very helpful and kind, good location, it was easy to get to the centre

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is kind of far to the city center and it's in a "residential" area, so you can do/see so much at night specially.

    Nice size of the room and shower. Simple but nice breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    9.0
    Good place to stay a couple of nights, be ready to commute to the center
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was only after reading the comments I understood that there would be no towels, we had our own. We had a separate room for 3 nights, the garbage was removed only once. It can be noisy in the room if there are people chilling in the internal yard. No inbuilt hairdryer. Quite dirty streets around in the neighbourhood, don't know if it's relevant to the whole city or to this area in particular.

    The room was a good value for money, very warm, enough spacious. The breakfast was worth a 4-star hotel. Friendly vibe, and nice people at reception. Shops and a couple of cafes nearby.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast served could have been better.

    Stayed in January 2024

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