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Where?
Central location, 15 minutes walk from Grand place.
What?
Hostel.
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171 bed hostel which offers all room types from single to 10 bed dorms. Facilities include fully equipped kitchen, internet access, luggage storage area and TV lounge. Linen is provided.
Reviews of Gîte d'Etape - Youth Hostel Jacques Brel
Gîte d'Etape - Youth Hostel Jacques Brel has a rating of 79% from a total of 466 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Gîte d'Etape - Youth Hostel Jacques Brel
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mcedward9529 says:
“ One member of staff was extremely unhelpful and dismissive in a difficult situation. Everyone else and everything else about our stay was more than satisfactory. ”
Posted: on Mar 19, 2010 // Rated: |
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abdulrahmanaly6672 says:
“ one of the best hostels i have been too, it had lots and loads of fun and is ver well located. Almost 200m from the station and 1km from city center ”
Posted: on Mar 16, 2010 // Rated: |
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edressle says:
“ We arrived at 9AM after not sleeping at all the night before (long story), knowing that we were well before the check-in time but hoping there might be a room available. When we asked the girl at the reception desk if there were, she simply stated--extremely unsympathetically--that we would have... more ”
Posted: on Mar 15, 2010 // Rated: |
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peter-gb4352 says:
“ Fantastic service, hope to be coming back again! ”
Posted: on Mar 15, 2010 // Rated: |
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honzabremek2297 says:
“ Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful. I liked the breakfast, which was really reach. It was one of the best hostels I ever stayed in. ”
Posted: on Mar 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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yyq5428501 says:
“ It was a good experience, but I think one more PC accessible to internet will be more convenient. ”
Posted: on Mar 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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redmozzy8819 says:
“ Tour group hostel. Reception staff weren't very happy or helpful, no maps of the area. Typical tour group hostel, lino floors, no soul. They're doing renovations on a wing. We were woken up at 7am to construction noises right outside our door. Does have a decent bar. ”
Posted: on Mar 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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Aubreyst says:
“ I thought the hostel was very nice. The beds were a bit hard, but it was great for just a place to crash for a night. I really liked the in room bathrooms and the amount of space we had. The guys at reception were great and really helpful! ”
Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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fernando-mos1958 says:
“ Staff super amable, hermoso hostel, habitaciones amplias y lindas, desayuno excelente y muy buen ambiente !!! Recomendable. ”
Posted: on Feb 28, 2010 // Rated: |
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shu-yee862781 says:
“ one of the best hostels i have ever stayed ever! just wished i stayed longer! the place is beautiful with great facilities and fabulous atmosphere! i just love the place! wish i could come back again! ”
Posted: on Feb 27, 2010 // Rated: |
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lekardatzke8448 says:
“ beds were very uncomfortable but other than that everything else was satisfactory. the complimentary breakfast ”
Posted: on Feb 15, 2010 // Rated: |
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emiliaeman1766 says:
“ The hostel is perfect for groups, very convenient place, comparatevely clean, very good breakfast included, nice bar, free internet and good luggage room. I am pleased to recommend it . ”
Posted: on Feb 14, 2010 // Rated: |
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seohosung says:
“ good ”
Posted: on Feb 3, 2010 // Rated: |
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pablowitte9661 says:
“ EXCELENT BREAKFAST!!! HOT WATER PROBLEM ”
Posted: on Jan 27, 2010 // Rated: |
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tedfajardo85544 says:
“ Breakfast is basic. ”
Posted: on Jan 27, 2010 // Rated: |
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emanuelacardetta3881 says:
“ Nice and funny place. Good location. I would recommend it ”
Posted: on Jan 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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mugemg says:
“ I stayed there only for one night. hostel was clean, quiet and easy to find. had ga good breakfast. a nice place to sleep. not a party hostel. however you can easily access to center if you want to taste belgium beers. ”
Posted: on Jan 19, 2010 // Rated: |
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vatrosl says:
“ A very nice place, in the center of Brussels. We felt very comfortable. The rooms were very clean and spacious, and the staff is great as well. There is a nice little bar downstairs where you can enjoy sublime Belgian beers. The breakfast is decent. I would recommend this place to fellow... ”
Posted: on Jan 17, 2010 // Rated: |
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marielaburani8413 says:
“ Comfortable and secure, not very close from downtown. Great breakfast. Do not expect much fun. ”
Posted: on Jan 15, 2010 // Rated: |
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nandapraca7762 says:
“ Excellent hostel, excellent location. All staff very helpfull!!! Funny place, nice people...nice rooms!!! ”
Posted: on Jan 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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kadua says:
“ Very nice hostel. The only problem is that they don't provide towels. If you don't bring yours there is no way to get one there! ”
Posted: on Jan 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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gertmslzl says:
“ VERY GOOD, BUT NOT HOTSHOWR ”
Posted: on Jan 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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mantop-20003147 says:
“ HELLO THERE I HAD A WONDERFUL STAY AND TIME EITHER IN YR HOSTEL OR IN YR CITY! I'LL DEFINETELY COME BACK THERE IF POSSIBLE AND RECOMMEND TO ANYONE WHO IS PLANNIG A VISIT IN BRUSSELS!! CIAO! M ANTONIETTA ”
Posted: on Jan 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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lovingyaoi6291 says:
“ It's the best hostel I've ever seen! It's very comfortable, cozy and warm, the rooms are fantastic and the common rooms are really nice. The service is awesome and the people nice and polite. Excellent hostel! ”
Posted: on Jan 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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jbenson5202783 says:
“ nice hostel. ”
Posted: on Jan 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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malakat-6339 says:
“ It's a quiet area, good to have a good night sleep, quite near to the subway (line direct to center in about 7 minutes). Good bedrooms, good breakfast. We really enjoyed it. ”
Posted: on Jan 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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neferet81 says:
“ perfect ”
Posted: on Dec 29, 2009 // Rated: |
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belindaso7142 says:
“ Nice place, clean room, good bar area. The glass window/door was deattached from the wall though, so anyone could have climbed to our first floor room from the outside (lucky they didn't). ”
Posted: on Dec 18, 2009 // Rated: |
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mikebassett9848 says:
“ This was a perfectly fine hostel and the breakfast was very nice. Make sure you look up your own directions, however, because the directions included in the hostelworld e-mail are completely worthless. ”
Posted: on Dec 16, 2009 // Rated: |
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tnandi9702 says:
“ They have really good potential. Just the bar/restaurant didn' open during our stay there and there was no notice about it. So we didn't eat anything on dinner because of this, was freezing outside. ”
Posted: on Dec 15, 2009 // Rated: |
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chrisevo992090 says:
“ a 10 min walk outsid the centre, loads of restaurants around, bar within the hostel so pretty good nightlife. ”
Posted: on Dec 15, 2009 // Rated: |
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eorians1447 says:
“ This was, hands down, the nicest hostel I've been in. The rooms were incredibly clean and had private bathrooms. Breakfast was great, but don't count on them opening on time. The location is convenient enough, but the directions that they send you aren't great, so be sure to mapquest before. The... more ”
Posted: on Dec 2, 2009 // Rated: |
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Miromes says:
“ Great hostel. Very cheap and good facilities. Had everything needed. Room was big and clean as was the bathroom. Breakfast was yummy and included. Have stayed here twice already on two separate trips 3 years apart, both times were great. If I go to Brussels again, i'm staying here. ”
Posted: on Nov 28, 2009 // Rated: |
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gilloptimistic838163 says:
“ a very good clean and tidy hostel, would like to recommend to others..the only thing missing from this hostel is that they dont have any kind of soaps in the Bathroom rest everything is good about this hostel.. ”
Posted: on Nov 24, 2009 // Rated: |
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katinewyork4202 says:
“ Very helpful staff! Thank you. ”
Posted: on Nov 21, 2009 // Rated: |
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kattierh9863 says:
“ The hostel was clean, very secure, quiet, you couldn't hear your neighbours at all. The beds were comfortable. I liked that the shower and lockers were in the room. The toilet was outside the room for the entire floor to use so it was disgusting. The area is nice and safe, walking distance to... more ”
Posted: on Nov 20, 2009 // Rated: |
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lenkulka3825 says:
“ perfect hostel! totaly recommended! ”
Posted: on Nov 17, 2009 // Rated: |
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gandalf20026185 says:
“ It's the best hostel where I was. Big breakfest, fresh fruits, clean, near bus, tram and metro stations. Very nice staff. I used Internet in reception, when computer was invalid. I'll back there in the future! ”
Posted: on Nov 16, 2009 // Rated: |
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fisch1982 says:
“ good value for the money. free breakfast was very nice. ”
Posted: on Nov 14, 2009 // Rated: |
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andyli says:
“ Very clean, and nice. there are cozy bar and some outside place, serving good beers. ”
Posted: on Nov 10, 2009 // Rated: |
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Facilities at Gîte d'Etape - Youth Hostel Jacques Brel
- Food & Drink
- Café
- Guest Kitchen
- Bar
- Communications
- Postal Service
- Fax Service
- Sport & Leisure
- Games Room
- Outdoor Terraced Area
- In Room Facilities
- Linen Included
- Key Card Access
- Security Lockers
- General
- 24 Hour Security
- Washing Machine/Dryer
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
Description of Gîte d'Etape - Youth Hostel Jacques...
If you're looking to stay in Brussels in a friendly, international atmosphere, the Jacques Brel Youth Hostel is perfect for you. Located in the very heart of the city, it is ideal for all the sights. The Youth Hostel stages concerts and a range of activities in partnership with local associations,... You can find all the below nearby: Cultural centre Museums/art galleries City centre location Historical sites Main attractions Nightlife Botanical gardens Restaurants Shopping centre/market Leisure facilities Services Free Internet access Kitchen available to be used by guests Magnetic key cards allowing guests into their rooms 24/7 Breakfast including a number of organic foods Bar serving Belgian artisanal beers and snacks Table tennis Outdoor terrace
