European Union Parliament Building - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Brussels Christmas Market - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Brussels Airport (BRU) - 21 min drive
Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.) - 48 min drive
Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 54 min drive
Brussels-Congress Station - 7 min walk
Brussels Central Station - 13 min walk
Brussels-North Station - 19 min walk
Botanique-Kruidtuin Station - 3 min walk
Madou Station - 5 min walk
Gillon Tram Stop - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Basils - 3 min walk
Le Petit Coin Royal - 2 min walk
Café Caberdouche - 3 min walk
Glacier Bargello - 3 min walk
The Embassy Room Brussels - 2 min walk
About this property
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of La Grand Place and Avenue Louise. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Botanique-Kruidtuin Station is 3 minutes and Madou Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
170 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Arcade/game room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Belgian cuisine.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.24 per room, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Gîte-Auberge Jeunesse Jacques Brel Hostel Brussels
Gîte-Auberge Jeunesse Jacques Brel Hostel
Gîte-Auberge Jeunesse Jacques Brel Brussels
Gîte-Auberge Jeunesse Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Brussels
Jacques Brel Youth Brussels
Jacques Brel Youth
Jacques Brel Youth Hotel Brussels
Gîte Auberge de Jeunesse Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Brussels
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does Jacques Brel Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Jacques Brel Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Brussels (18-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel and nearby?
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Belgian cuisine.
What's the area around Jacques Brel Youth Hostel like?
Jacques Brel Youth Hostel is in Upper Town, a short 3-minute walk from Botanique-Kruidtuin Station and 17 minutes' walk from La Grand Place.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
tartan army germany stop off
great place for a night room was basic but had private bathroom and was very clean staff very friendly and attentive wasn’t too impressed with breakfast but didn’t expect a free breakfast so wasn’t bothered all staff i interacted with were Brilliant
Robin
Robin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2022
Excellent
Good quiet well located hostel. Only downside was that towels weren’t included.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 15, 2022
Standard features could have been present like iron, ice, Tv
Tuan anh
Tuan anh, 7-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
May 15, 2022
HORRIBLE RECEPTION SERVICE
When we arrive the attention and service at the reception was the worst in traveling life.
The AM lady at the reception has such a TERRIBLE attitude, with a very negative and bad service.
The lady in the afternoon was the opposite, very kind friendly and respectful. The guy at the bar was very good.
Breakfast is bad. Please is not clean.
FERNANDO CESAR
FERNANDO CESAR, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 9, 2021
Bad
This hotel moved me to a different hotel 36 hours before arrival and notified me via Email which is understandable not to check so often on vacation. I had already paid for Parking near the old area and picked the hotel based on its location. The new hotel was on the other side of town. No compensation was given.
andrew
andrew, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 20, 2021
Just a night stay at this property, lady at the reception was helpful. Not too far from the metro statios and you can even walk down to the city centre.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 26, 2019
Seoyeon
Seoyeon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2019
Great place to stay and our twin room was great, great atmosphere
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2019
Clean, cheap and friendly!
This was a great place to stay. Staff friendly, allowed you to use padlock and printer free of charge. I stayed in a female dorm but will still had our own toilet and spotless bathroom. Close to the metro station. Would definitely recommend!
Rachel
Rachel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 8, 2019
You get what you pay for
We don’t usually stay at youth hostels so we can’t comment on the standard of this hostel compared to others. I felt uncomfortable using the sheets or towels that the hostel was charging for, and I was thankful to have brought my own. There was a questionable stain on the plastic mattress that I tried to avoid, whichmade sleeling uncomfortable. We had a private bathroom which was very clean, so that was good. The bins were emptied daily and the staff were kind. I think this hostel would be much better suited to people looking for a more social trip.
Jamie
Jamie, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 12, 2019
Fung Yee
Fung Yee, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2018
Very close to everything. Very close to trains and trans.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2018
A good stay
A nice stay friendly staff facilities were good. Fairly close to everything. Not too far from station.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2018
Excellent hostel. Beds a bit uncomfortable.
wendy
wendy, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2018
Kirsti
Kirsti, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 13, 2018
Great Location, Lots of facilities but
Impressed with how well kept the hostel was my first impression when I checked in. The location was great as well it's close enough to stores, train and bus stops. The free breakfast are really delicious as well.
I was just not a fan of the kitchen only opened for 5pm to 10 pm. It's just that I can't buy food and store it The laundry with only 1 laundry machine and 1 dryer.
Satori
Satori, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 20, 2017
awful
Heater barely worked then the water stopped working
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 15, 2017
Verified traveler
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 17, 2017
Big toilet and shower. Breakfast is bbuffet but the menu is same for the next day. But all are good.
Irwan
Irwan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 29, 2017
people do not snore :)
People do not snore, good breakfast, location is fine, not enough outlets in the room to charge your phone.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 25, 2017
Ilka
Ilka, 4-night business trip
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2/10 Poor
Jun 1, 2017
House of theft! A breeding ground for crime!
House of theft! I locked my valuables in the locker in my room which has 4 beds. Someone broke my lock and stole my cash and passport. I was screwed but the staff in the hostel did not do anything. There was even no security camera which meant thieves can just walk out of the door without being seen. The police in brussels did not do anything too. Crazy!
Hiu Fung
Hiu Fung, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
May 22, 2017
cold showers and smoke
The location and the staff were nice but that was about it. There was not hot water for showers, the bed sheets were so thin I could feel the vinyl matress underneath stick to my skin and the room smelled like smoke. Also there were only 2 lockers in the room for 4 people.