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Reviews of Jacques Brel Youth Hostel

Rue de la Sablonnière, 30, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

#122 of 194 hotels in Brussels

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Review score

Based on 1226 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: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Cheap Hostel - Bathroom could do with some TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared bathroom wasn’t clean. It didn’t seem to be regularly checked or cleaned. The common area often had school groups in it, and was extremely loud.

    Location was fairly good, the breakfast was tasty, the beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was okey and almost all the basic breakfast food was all served.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Thanks for everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are small but it's understandable

    Well located and all accomodation available

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really nice and the complementary breakfast was also really good. The rooms are quite big, there is a bathroom and a separate toilet. It was a nice stay!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Very nice value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was good. The only thing was the confort of the bed, which is normal considering it is a hostel

    The breakfast was good, the staff was kind and helpful and the place is very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was clean and comfortable, the location was in a quiet safe part of town. Breakfast while simple was still adequate and great value to be included in the price of the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy, the doors were quite loud

    Nice hostel, the reception staff were very helpful when we asked for advice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great facilities: lockers, laundry, breakfast room. Excellent hostel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Great for its price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no individual sockets close to the beds. The kitchen was always dirt. The sink was completely full during my whole stay. I believe it never was cleaned. The bathroom needed a bath mat for not flooding after one takes shower.

    The hostel is beautiful and full of common areas The location is good. Relatively close to everything by foot. The breakfast is good. WiFi worked pretty well The shared room is big enough for the number of beds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean, safe and very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a wide range of breakfast options especially as a vegetarian/vegan

    The hostel was clean and easy to access. Good location into town, about a ten minute walk

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Decent and affordable stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice to have curtains at the bunk bed, both for privacy and to not disturbe/be disturbed by lights turning on and off. (Different people, different schedules)

    Breakfast was nice, and the room was clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    A good and friendly youth hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little bit cold in our room, although the heating was working. No TV in the room. No towels, you must pay 1.50 EUR for one big towel, if you want. No additional pillows and blankets in the room.

    The beds were comfortable, the pillows too. We had a room for three people only, with three single beds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Location and clealiness.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Good clean hostel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Distance from centre

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 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: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 17 February 2024

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

    Need to climb if we walk

    Vibe

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Short stay in Brussels
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean hostel; close to metro station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nice shower

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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

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