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Reviews of Jacques Brel Youth Hostel

Rue de la Sablonnière, 30, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

#120 of 192 hotels in Brussels

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Review score

Based on 1247 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

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

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

    You should be very quiet in your room as there are neighbors in it.

    The location was great and very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is difficult to carry the luggage up to the third floor. There should be some lift connectivity. Even the staircases are steep and small.

    Budget friendly with good vibes. The bar is very nice- not very loud and noisy so that can work as well in the lounge area!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Value for its price. Recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen doesn’t have enough of equipment (forks, spoons…) and dirty. Would be nice to include some prime vegetables to the breakfast (at least tomato, cucumber, salad).

    Location is good, easy to find.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Great value for a stay in Brussels!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets were located outside our room whereas the sink and shower were inside.

    The place was clean, had a game room and a fully stocked kitchen, and the rooms were large. The free breakfast is a pretty big spread.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

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

    Location is little remote

    Breakfast is very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If I consider price and location I can not say anything bad about it. It was very clean as well. Not the best decoration but we were just there for a concert so more than enough!

    It was really close to the concert hall. Very close to center as well. They have also a lot good cafe's and restaurant in the area. With this price and with this location it was the best!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Great budget option that exceeded expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit hard to find initially but just fine once you're there. No privacy curtains around the beds but you can always use a towel or spare sheet which is what I did since my roommates were packing/leaving in the early hours.

    The room was surprisingly spacious with a very nice en-suite bathroom. Massive mirror in the bathroom, bench in shower, multiple hooks on the wall for towels. The beds were comfy as well as a decent size. The continental breakfast was simple but good. Public transport links were great, Madou station was two minutes away. Area seemed safe and in good weather only a short walk away from the city centre.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • 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

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