70%Hotel Van Belle  

was good value for money and breakfast was good too

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by everton-fc-18782297 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

1

cool looking rooms, wifi only worked in lobby if at all

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by juanitaandnigel4877 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

25

Petit déjeuner exellent, navette hotel-centre gratuite. A recommander ;)

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by tim9fr – posted on Sep 27, 2008

1

all was fine, the bus-shuttle to center functioned very well, we also went back from the city, it's nearly 20 minutes

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by kerstinkleber1870 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

1

Couldn't find a hostel to stay in in Brussels so booked his hotel (which was a little more than we would have liked to spend) but got our money's worth!!! This was a beautiful three bed room, great all inclusive breakfast in the mornings (not just toast and cereal, but eggs and omelets too). I... more Couldn't find a hostel to stay in in Brussels so booked his hotel (which was a little more than we would have liked to spend) but got our money's worth!!! This was a beautiful three bed room, great all inclusive breakfast in the mornings (not just toast and cereal, but eggs and omelets too). I kind of wish it was a little further away from the sketchy area but only about a ten minute walk from the great places downtown. Would recommend if you don't mind paying a little bit more.close

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by jaimebeagan5172 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

7

its a hotel but Brussels has limited hostels. staff are good. its within walking distance of the Eurostar station. breakfast is good.

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by boils – posted on Sep 22, 2008

3

not very fun at all but 10 mins walk into town but the area is a bit dodgy

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by mchughcraig – posted on Sep 19, 2008

6

Very nice place, but the location felt a little unsafe. Was difficult to find somewhere to eat in the area because most places were 'salon de the' and only men could eat there.

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by katiephillips1235935 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

11

fantastic deal for the price. about 15mins from centre of town. in a bit of a dodgy area but the actual hotel was great. good brekky too!!

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by georgie-jordan2350 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

4

the staff were so friendly ,the hotel is great with good breakfest and clean bathrooms.recommend it to anyone!

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by alicjaa23715 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

6

the hotel is really good, and also neighborhood is really nice,kind,helpful people.I dont understand why comments about neighborhood are bad! they really helpful people!!,yes they may live an average standarts but so many families live there,not junks or drunks!hotel is definetely comfortable,you... more the hotel is really good, and also neighborhood is really nice,kind,helpful people.I dont understand why comments about neighborhood are bad! they really helpful people!!,yes they may live an average standarts but so many families live there,not junks or drunks!hotel is definetely comfortable,you can sllep easly without noise!:))close

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by savage-dazel5510 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

12

the van belle was a great hotel the staff are very friendly and helpfull and they have a free coutesy bus to and from the city centre , the room was nice and it was a great change from the over priced hostel accomodation, i would definately recomend it

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by hillbillyboy-05982 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

7

As we arrived in the morning it felt safe to walk from Midi to hotel (about 20 minutes). Would not have done so at night. Make the most of the hotels courtesy shuttle bus into and from the city at night. They also will take you to Midi. Hotel was clean and breakfast good. Very pleasant stay.

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by LucyHo3363 – posted on Aug 28, 2008

5

In a bit of a sketchy neighborhood, but we got used to it quite quickly. Easy walk to central Brussels. For the price, you certainly can't get better.

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by antoinelacasse8442 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

1

They ran out of triple rooms, so we got ourselves 3 single rooms instead. That was awesome. Staying in a single room for over 20 Euro, in the heart of Brussels, the best stay I ever had in a hotel. Breakfast was very very good, and the hotel was very clean and comfortable with nice staffs. You... more They ran out of triple rooms, so we got ourselves 3 single rooms instead. That was awesome. Staying in a single room for over 20 Euro, in the heart of Brussels, the best stay I ever had in a hotel. Breakfast was very very good, and the hotel was very clean and comfortable with nice staffs. You get everything you ever need. Highly recommend!!!close

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by rhap-823136 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

12

Everything ok. Only issue were the amount of mosquitos - don't think the insect screens were very effective. Good location - in cheap part of town but only 15 minutes walk to the very centre. Would stay there again.

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by jrhanson – posted on Aug 26, 2008

14

We were pleasently suprised at the condition of the hotel + the staff were lovely. Unfortuntely when walking to the hotel from the centre two boys attempted to steal my friends bag, luckily lovely security men were walking by and walked us back to our hotel, after prefusively warning us to keep... more We were pleasently suprised at the condition of the hotel + the staff were lovely. Unfortuntely when walking to the hotel from the centre two boys attempted to steal my friends bag, luckily lovely security men were walking by and walked us back to our hotel, after prefusively warning us to keep money in our pockets as its a rough area. If you intend to travel around the city by the trams ect it is perfect as its minutes away from the centre, but by foot i would be causious.close

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by surfshopcrazygal6340 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

1

Tiene una muy buena relación calidad precio, no existen lujos, pero se ve que está cuidado; y que el personal es muy amable y atento, hablan español todos los empleados con los que hemos tenido trato.

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by jmartinsan – posted on Aug 19, 2008

2

Awsome place. Staff friendly and helpful. Clean rooms and great bathrooms. Common room is great! Cant ask for much more!!

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by springer1030 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

5

Really friendly staff. Small own bus to carrie guest back from city centre to hotel in the evening, excellent!!!

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by vesapuus – posted on Aug 12, 2008

12

Great place to stay. The neighbourhood is a bit sketchy and noisy at night, but if you need to go to the center of Brussels you could take the free shuttle instead of walking 10 or so minutes. Comfortable rooms and good breakfast.

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by dmbudd7826 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

9

A 3-star hotel. You won't have much fun inside, well... we did because we met with some school friends and we were drinking all night there. Also, It's located in a poor neighbourhood, I came back to the hotel without 2 euros, but don't be afraid, they never tried to kill me.

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by iagopp6612 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

9

After reading some pretty negative reviews I was ready to cancel my reservation. Back home I have only good things to say about Hotel Van Belle. The staff was helpful and polite. Close to Grand Place. Good breakfast. Clean. It's an old hotel, so, yeah, it's a bit shabby and the view is the worst... more After reading some pretty negative reviews I was ready to cancel my reservation. Back home I have only good things to say about Hotel Van Belle. The staff was helpful and polite. Close to Grand Place. Good breakfast. Clean. It's an old hotel, so, yeah, it's a bit shabby and the view is the worst ever, but hey, are you in BXL to stay in your room all day long? Not recommandable for women travelling alone. Thanks for a great stay:)close

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by BarBiz – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

About a 15 minute walk from the main tourist centre (the only place to go in Brussels) but very very nice rooms, and a wicked breakfast buffet in the morning.

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by tomhuryn908 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

9

nice budget hotel, rooms were clean and came with a safe. breafast was an all you can eat buffet, which was good. I'd say the location could be dodgy enough at night.

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by oweno000 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

10

This was a nice budget hostel. The rooms are not big but are clean and have good beds. They also have cable TV if you just want to chill in your room (which I did) so that is a bonus. It is walkable distance from the main attractions and the train station. The breakfast is really good (bacon... more This was a nice budget hostel. The rooms are not big but are clean and have good beds. They also have cable TV if you just want to chill in your room (which I did) so that is a bonus. It is walkable distance from the main attractions and the train station. The breakfast is really good (bacon and eggs and everything!). I would stay here again.close

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by JennaK – posted on Jul 25, 2008

11

EL HOTEL MUY BIEN AL INTERIOR, MUY BUENO EL DESAYUNO, Y EL SERVICIO DE BUS GRATUITO TAMBIEN... LO UNICO MALO ES EL BARRIO...AL PARECER UN BARRIO DE INMIGRANTES UN POCO PELIGROSO... SOLO HAY QUE TENER CUIDADO CON LA CARTERA Y NO SALIR EN MINIFALDA

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by karen8365 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

2

C'est un hotel sympa propre et pas cher. A 15 min du centre ville + Bus hotel + Parking pour la voiture. Chambre propre + un petit dej complet.

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by akram – posted on Jul 15, 2008

1

The nieghbourhood isn't the safest place, but the hotel offers a shuttle bus at night time to the city centre and a shuttle service to the train station on the day you leave.

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by sarah-hunyadi9194 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

11

perfrect location, had a great stay and would advise to anyone ant o'keefe

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by anthonyjokeefe6754 – posted on Jul 9, 2008

2

Great breakfast. Very shady neighborhood. Location isn't great, a good walk to get to the city center. You can probably find a cheaper/better hotel by walking around the city shopping center near Nord station and asking different places for rates.

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by akim3204885 – posted on Jul 9, 2008

12

Wow, a hotel style room at hostel prices. It's not in the nicest area of Brussels but there's still character and it's a very short walk to the central city. Was busy when we stayed yet staff were checking guests in seemlessly and were very helpful

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by ren72 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

3

Nice hostel,just a few pointers - trains in belgium cease at 12am so if you get caught out late it will take awhileon the bus or an expensive taxi!!! ie dont missyour stop!! As for the hostel - the ammenties are good, however the 10am check out is hard at times as is the constant room changes....

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by BenIl – posted on Jul 7, 2008

14

This is a HOTEL for a HOSTEL price! Excellent Breakfast Buffet!! Nice Staff, Tidy Room! Just a little bit hard to find & far away from Midi Station.

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by iamhungyeah7263 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

3

not bad.

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by dreamingsnail3144 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

1

LOvely hote, shame about the area, great if your going with friends, not if your female and on your own....walls are maybe a little thin but no major issues

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by lydia-s-grant9584 – posted on Jun 28, 2008

1

dangerous situation, not for a girls, is in the arabian city zone, was like live in Turkey. the bathroom like a bathroom-plane. the double room in truth was a single room. In the other hand, clean and good breakfast.

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by Rebecahuertos – posted on Jun 25, 2008

1

Very good service.. frequent shuttle to city center (5 minutes ride) and complimentary shuttle to Zuid-Midi station on check out day.. nice friendly staffs, wide selection of breakfast, clean and spacious rooms.. the only downside is the location which is a bit far from Metro stations (nearest is... more Very good service.. frequent shuttle to city center (5 minutes ride) and complimentary shuttle to Zuid-Midi station on check out day.. nice friendly staffs, wide selection of breakfast, clean and spacious rooms.. the only downside is the location which is a bit far from Metro stations (nearest is Tram station porta anderlect).. would highly recommend this hotel!close

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by ryezo – posted on Jun 22, 2008

2

not too long of a walk into town, and its easy to get thereas you just follow one big road. big rooms. no complaints.

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by nattman223581 – posted on Jun 19, 2008

3

the bar was never open

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by Mjames – posted on Jun 18, 2008

1