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Reviews of Hotel La Vieille Lanterne

Des Grands Carmes 29, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

#97 of 195 hotels in Brussels

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 265 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom was outdated and the shower door very hard to scrape closed, but it was all functional.

    The location was perfect for exploring the city - very close to all the sights. The place wasn't at all fancy, but the beds were clean and comfortable—which is all we were looking for.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    All you need, right in the heart of Brussels
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The stairs make it a choice mostly for young people, to be honest, but that's not necessarily a negative, you get to improve your physique!

    Spectacular location, beautiful historic building, room equiped with everything. If you 're looking for a value-for-money-option in an otherwise expensive city, then this is the ideal choice. The hosts are also the kindest!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    9.0
    Best located and reasonable priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If you have heavy luggage to take upstairs, there is no lift in the hotel.

    Best location and next to Manneken-Pis and within walking distance to Grand Place

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    7.0
    We had a wonderful time in Brussels. Beers were excellent. Lots of delicious chocolates to choose from, but a little pri
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs to your room is very steep and narrow. Not for people with any kind of mobility issues.

    Great location. Close to everything worth seeing and doing in Brussels

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Cozy hotel in top location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The desk was quite small and with the fridge right underneath, so I struggled a bit to sit and work. The bathroom door didn't close properly and kept opening, but I put something in front of it and that stopped it.

    Great location close to the center and public transport. The room was very cozy and the WiFi very fast - I had to work quite a bit while there and participate in meetings, and it never let me down.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    9.0
    Loved the hotel and location. Would definitely use again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs were quite narrow

    The staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location in central part of city. Can walk everywhere. You have to manage your expectations when staying here. There is a pay off. The location is fantastic, but what comes with that is the noise from outside. Be prepared to be woken up by rowdy drunks and shop alarms. Especially at weekends. Won't find a cheaper place in Brussels though! Also the stairs to the rooms are tricky if you are infirm and have lots of luggage. Spent very little time in the room overall.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    8.0
    Super well located, clean and nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a third floor without elevator and the stairs were really tiny.

    The location was really good, very near to every interesting place in Brussels. The workers were very nice and the room was clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We were on the level directly above the street, which means there was extra noise from the trash and recycling being dumped as well as some people noise and occasional alarms. Fortunately, I had brought ear plugs and my daughter was wearing her headset and listening to music (so she didn't have to listen to me snoring). I would suggest that earplugs be provided by the hotel to help alleviate the street noise issues. The stairs were very steep and narrow, which is typical of old buildings in this area. If my daughter hadn't been with me to carry my suitcase up the steps I don't know how I would have gotten it up there. Also, in the USA the 1st floor is Ground Level, but in Europe the Ground Level is level 0 and 1st level is actually UPSTAIRS. So if you have issues with stairs, stay somewhere else.

    The location was great. The room was comfortable, They cleaned the room daily with fresh towels, etc...

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    9.0
    Great Location at good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The stairs is so narrows it wont' be easy to carry a check-in baggage upstairs, as well as to fil it in the room. Some renovation would be great.

    Perfect location for tourists. Friendly staff. Rooms cleaned daily. Room and bathroom size was OK. Comfy mattress. Regardless the location it was not noisy at night in December. We did not have breakfasts there.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    7.0
    Great personnel made my stay really enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stairs because of an injury. A kettle would have been nice.

    Location was excellent. Personnel was extremely helpful & friendly. Moved my luggage up & down the stairs. Arranged for a taxi for very early morning flight and stored my luggage. Thanks to everyone who assisted. Baie dankie.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    7.0
    Great location great staff but can enhance the facility in the shower room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom is not very well maintained. The shower head is broken so the water goes everywhere except your head. The shower door can't be closed. The Light in the bathroom is too bright I am going blind every time goes into the bathroom :(

    Great location, close to everywhere. Very nice and welcomed staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    Excelllent option to stay in the center of Brussels.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel only offers the possibility of getting a breakfast on the room. There is no elevator in the hotel, which might be a problem for some people.

    It is a little hotel just opposite Manneken Pis. The location is excellent, a two minute walk from the main square. The hotel has comfortable and quiet rooms. The hotel serves a basic breakfast but in the neighbourhood many alternative options are available.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    8.0
    Worth the value, great location for short trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lift in the building, stairs were too tight. If you have a big luggage, the stairs need to be considered in advance.

    Location is great. Just next door to Mannekin Pis.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    9.0
    Overall absolutely wonderful, we loved every second of it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stairs were a bit steep, not an issue for us but can see it being an issue for some.

    The property was in the perfect location, we saw Manneken pis from our rooms making everything very walkable! Staff is extremely friendly and rooms were clean/ cleaned everyday. Will be staying here again!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    8.0
    It made exploring very easy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    The location is ideal to explore and see the main attractions of Brussels.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small reception area. Steep stairs to third floor .No other facilities other than bedroom, I think breakfast, if ordered the day before , was delivered to the room . However now I know the set up, I would stay again. A kettle in the room would be useful.

    Friendly staff. Clean room. Great location.Bonus to have a fridge in the room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    7.0
    The best thing about this hote
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The disappointing thing about this hotel is that there is no elevator and the stairs are very steep, making it difficult to carry heavy luggage up. If you lack strength, please refer to this point. There is no coffee pot in the room, so you have to go downstairs and fetch water for coffee or tea. It's right next to the Manneken Pis statue, so you have to endure the noise until late at night. Let's overcome this disappointment by having such a good value hotel in the middle of a major tourist attraction...

    The best thing about this hotel is that you can walk to the main tourist attractions in Brussels. It is also close to Brussels Central Station, making it convenient to travel to other places with luggage. We stayed 4 nights, and Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent were easily accessible by train.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    8.0
    LE VIEUX MATELAS
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It seems one mattress in room 3 was there before Germans occupied Belgium!!..Businesses need reinvesting some profits on their products..(you are welcome).

    Excellent location. Staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower head wasn't mobile/adjustable.

    Tiny little French/Belgian hotel, old world style. Simple yet charming. Excellent location.. in the heart of Brussels. Walking distance to every central area.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy street and the hotel could use a little fixing up.

    Very central location and the size of the room was comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very noisy.

    The location was in the center

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairs. It’s hard to climb with luggage, but stuff helped with it.

    Charming little hotel. Great location. Very attentive stuff.

    Stayed in October 2023

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