HI Brussels Jacques Brel Hostel

The beds were clean and comfy and I loved the extra privacy provided by the curtains on the beds. Each room had its own fully equipped bathroom with a shower and all and there were also additional toilets on each floor. The breakfast included in the already low price had a good amount of options so even with some dietary restrictions everyone should be able to find something to eat (I'm vegan and I was able to have a really filling meal with no issues), there was also fresh fruit which was great. The staff was really lovely and I was able to keep my stuff in the luggage room before check in and also after check out as I was leaving Brussels in the late evening. There is also a vending machine at the bottom floor and a free drinkable water dispenser which was a nice addition. I honestly have nothing to complain about and especially considering the price and the central location this is just a really great option for anyone visiting for a couple nights. I'll most likely end up staying here again when I visit Brussels in the future.

Great location - 10 min away from the main sights and oldest part of the city. The facilities are very good - nice area for breakfast, amazing yard/patio, cool bar and the room which I was given was the best dormitory that’s I’ve been in hostels: 2 floors, bathroom on the first one and all the beds are on the second. The first floor looked like a cozy living room with big windows. The beds are comfortable and the bed linen is very clean.

A very well-run large hostel, within easy reach of Brussels Centraal and Nord stations, and close to the museums precinct. The staff are very pleasant and helpful, and there is a bar on the property that serves a generous menu during hour. Breakfast is included, although that is currently a bag of assorted items rather than a buffet or kitchen.

We ended up with room 211 (the gem of all rooms) so lots of space, our own shower and a balcony of all things?! Clean, tidy, minimalistic, carpet as a headboard! What more could you want. Bar on site (when it was open) and some table tennis equipment to see who is the supreme player. It was also quiet and the rooms didn't smell. Really the price is a steal for what we got in my mind so its a win for me. Just a decent breakfast would have sealed the deal.

The hostel was just a 15-20 minute walk from the city center, and everything was clean and well-maintained. The shower had hot water and great pressure. The staff were friendly, especially Gabriella at reception, who gave me a warm welcome and lots of useful information. With breakfast included, this was excellent value for money! 🥳