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Gîte d'Etape - Youth Hostel Jacques Brel Reviews

Rue de la Sablonnière 30, Brussels, Belgium

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83%

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1170 Total Reviews
  • 83%Value For Money
  • 86%Security
  • 78%Location
  • 87%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 85%Cleanliness
  • 83%Facilities

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80%

Overall a very nice and clean hostel. We were only here for one night so we can't tell much about the atmosphere and if things are being organized. Twin room had plastic like mattress and pillow,. so very hygienic. Breakfast tasted nice and was varied. It's a bit walking from the actual centre, but only 20 minutes. You are close to the Botanic park and there are parkings for your car which cost about 15 euro per day.


69%

Close to station..just keep going straight when you exit botanique station cross the street make a left.staff was very helpful.room was spacious(twin size ensuite) but washroom has a smell


94%

Me and my friend loved the hostel, the breakfast was great and delicious, the only thing we wished that it was different is the wi-fi, which is available only at the reception, but should be available in the rooms as well.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hello, Thanks for your comment, we're really happy you liked our organic breakfast. Wifi is available on all the ground-floor, in the bar and in the patio. We wish you the best within the HI community and we wish you as well great discoveries. Best regards, Agathe

83%

Great hostel, breakfast was good. Bring a lock if you plan on storing your luggage there!

  • 24 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hello. Thank you for your comment! Everyone tends to like the fact that our breakfasts are varied and organic. We sell locks at the reception if you've forgotten to bring one with you. Cleo

91%

Very nice and clean. Pretty close to the city center and very nice staff.


89%

The staff at the reception desk is helpful, the room is big, and the location is near to the metro station. However, it takes sometimes to get the hot water when taking a shower, and the temperature is unable to adjust.

  • 21 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
g'day thanks for your comment we appreciate your good feedback you can be sure we take your remarks into consideration so we'll improve the service regards phil

100%

Really very good. I have no words to say how good is there.

  • 17 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

I really liked the hostel. Great atmosphere, very helpful staff, excellent breakfast. Definitely would recommend it :)

Owner Comment (Hide)
good evening thanks for leaving such a nice comment we'll do the best possible to offer you the " top " service you deserve our organic breakfast is well appreciated among backpackers ! all the best within the HI community regards phil

80%

The shower of water pressure is too weak.

Owner Comment (Hide)
hello we are sorry you had some problems with your shower. we'll take your remark into account so we 'll improve our services regards phil

80%

A little out of the way but it was clean and had a great breakfast! Loved the bar in the hostel and the staff was awesome! they also gave out helpful maps that included things to do and see.

Owner Comment (Hide)
hi there we thank you for your comment we'll offer good rooms and organic breakfast wich is well appreciated ! we wish you the best within the HI circle regards phil

100%

Spotlessly clean, great facilities, loved free breakfast! Secure in decent location, drinks were the cheapest we found in Brussels and the bar staff were amazing- music and a quiz.

  • 09 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hello James, we are happy you enjoyed everything here ! we sure do attach a great importance in the security in the building to keep our backpackers safe ;) Breakfast is always included and most of our products are organice, that\'s maybe why you liked it too :) and we are glad to read that you had an amazing time at our Babelbar ! indeed our barmans are always there to create animations such as karaokes and quiz if you ask for, with nice and cheap belgian beers ;) Cheers! Aurélie

91%

Cute hostel with friendly and helpful staff. The free breakfast is awesome!

Owner Comment (Hide)
g'day thanks for your nice comment we're happy you give us a good feedback, it's true everyone is fan of our organic breakfast have a nice trip regards phil

86%

Love your hostel!

  • 03 May 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hello, Thanks for your comment, we're always happy when people love our place ! We wish you great experiences and discoveries in HI hostels. Best regards, Agathe

77%

clean hostel and great breakfast. the second day the added an additional person, 7 people in a 6 dorm room. They said they were overbooked but that wasn't right

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hello, Thanks for your comment, we're happy you liked our organic breafast. We were probably overbooked, but it happened that we cancelled booking if people don't show-up. We wish you the best within the HI community. Best regards, Agathe

83%

Great Hostel Overall! Staff seemed secluded and not very open to questions. Great idea with the bar and restaurant.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hello, Thanks for your comment, we're happy you liked our bar with his daily meal and selection of belgian beers. We're sorry you did not felt so comfortable with the reception. We wish you the best within HI hostels ! Best regards, Agathe

71%

It seems one of few options in Gent. It appeared to act more like a school camp place than a hostel. No real atmosphere. The price is high compared to other hostels in say a town like Brugge, as they are the only ones. Rooms was clean.


100%

The hostel was in a decent part of town, only about three minutes from public transit and not too far from the city center. We ended up coming home very late and were disappointed to find that the luggage room was locked at 1. While I understand the reasons for that, it was still inconvenient. The hostel breakfast was amazing and almost all organic. Normally I don't expect much, but this was on par with a hotel breakfast. Overall, very happy.

  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hello, Thanks for leaving us such a nice comment ! We're really happy you liked our hostel ! It's true we're 2 minutes walking from the metro station, and 15 minutes walking from the city center. The luggage room is closed at 10pm, but you can ask the bartender or my colleague working in the night to open it for you. We wish you the best within the HI community. Best regards, Agathe

86%

The place is well run with a good breakfast. It is very functional, but a bit expensive for a single room, more than some hotels in fact, as I had to pay price per bed, as there were two beds in the room, I needed to pay for both! I know that for hygiene sake they need to have these plastic covers on the mattress, but I do not find them very comfortable. Staff were fabulous! There was very safe storage for my bike while there, and my bike box while I was cycling around Belgium.

  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hello, Thanks for your comment, we're happy you liked our hostels. It's true that single room is almost the same price than an hotel, but in youth hostels we're thinking by beds ... and dorms ! We only have one single room, and of course if you want to be alone in a room you'll have to pay all his beds. We wish you great dicoveries while travelling within HI hostels ! Best regards, Agathe

97%

24 year old female traveling alone - stayed in 6 bed female. Staff were SO helpful and friendly. Everything was very clean. Location was a bit further from the city, but still walkable. Only disappointment was that there was no toilet in the room - showers, but no toilet. Would highly recommend this hostel!


94%

I really liked the hostel, good place, GREAT BREAKFAST, clean rooms and showers (well, mine was inside the room). Ppl at the reception and the bar were really nice. The only thing I'd say I did not like was the food in the bar, doesn't have too much options, and, I'll add a towel for the floor next to the shower.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hello, Thanks for your comment. We're happy you liked our organic breakfast made with local products. There'sa bathroom in every room, and there must be a towel on the floor ... maybe a mistake from us ! We added a new "formule" in the bar : the daily plate . We wish you great experiences within HI hostels. Best regards, Agathe

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