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Sleephere Reviews

82 rue de la Source (Saint-Gilles), 1060, Brussels, Belgium

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93%Overall Rating

From 162 ratings
  • 97%Character
  • 87%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 99%Staff
  • 95%Atmosphere
  • 96%Cleanliness

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70%

Can be reached by catching Tram No 92 on the Rue Royale. Get off on second stop along Chaussee De Charleroi. (2.50 Euro one way). Cross the road then down the Rue de la Source. Sleephere is on the right hand side appox 100 mtrs down. Place is closed between 1pm and 6.30pm. Owner is very friendly and will give you an excellent map. Help yourself breakfast available until 11am. My stay marred only because the two I shared with snored excessively but that's hardly the fault of the owner.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


87%

This is a bed and breakfast, not a hostel. Therefore it is lacking in hostel atmosphere. But what it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for with everything else. The owner Karel is friendly and welcoming and the house is a real pleasure to stay in. If your looking for a comfortable, quiet nights sleep then this is the place to go. I enjoyed my stay here. Note: Make sure you let Karel know if you're arriving between 1pm and 6pm as he is usually out of the house during this time.


90%

I was not expecting this hostel to be this wonderful. The staff is so warm and friendly you will instantly feel as if you are part of the family. I highly recommend staying here if you would like to have a warm bed, feel safe, and relax. The atmosphere here is beautiful. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as I did.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


97%

Amazing place! 5 stars!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

It was a great hostel with a very friendly vibe. It was a little hard to find because there is no official sign for the location, but other than that it was great. It is close enough to walk to almost all of the sites, but far enough away that I felt like I got feel for "real life" in Brussels. The owner was very friendly and helpful as were all of the guests. I would recommend it and definitely stay there again if I'm in Brussels.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Hah, Karel is a very nice cute guy. And the room is good! I rarely took metra bcz those days there were broken, but im sure the translation is very connivence!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

What a refreshing change from other hostels - feels like home.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

This is seriously one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. Karel and his beautiful dog were wonderful. I didn't want to leave, it felt like home. He was so helpful and warm. His home is warm and charming. I have stayed in many hostels but nothing compares to this. You won't regret staying here and I will definitely return to Sleephere when I return to Brussels. Thanks Karel.


83%

Clean, very nice staff, close to tram and metro station. I kindly recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Romania
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Nice familiar house with a very helpful host and a lovely dog to pet. We stayed there two nights and found nothing to complain about. It is worth the price if you like to be in a cozy atmosphere. The owner is there always for your questions and you will be surprised by the sized of the house and the garden.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


80%

The hostel is very clean, the owner is almost all day in the hostel, and ready for answer your questions. But Actually, I almost felt like in home, with free access to the kitchen, dinning room, everything... But the atmosphere is not like of a normal hostel, is like a house, with many foreigners inside. Is not bad, but is not the hostel where you can have everytime your beer around. The other things, were great. I recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Good morning, I am sorry to hear my place was not 100 % what you were expecting. Indeed, Sleephere is not a "drinking" place in the same way you can have bars open the whole day in big hostels. It's true I don't have many drunk people here for which fun = mainly drinking! I don't see how I could open a bar for 20 guest staying, and, on the other hand, I don't want to sell things. People here are at home, not staying in a business. But I indicate to all my guests the best bars in town to experience the real Belgian beers and I have a lot of guests bringing home in the evening a couple of beers and having a cosy evening all together. It all depends on what YOU make of it. If you travel for that kind of fun (bar drinking), it might be useful to actually READ the description of the place before booking. Kind regards, Karel

87%

This has to be one of my favorite hostels of all time - and I have been hostelling for 25 years. An absolutely beautiful house - a charming host! I brought my 15 year old daughter to Belgium - this stay at the hostel added a dimension to our trip and for her that we did not get anywhere else - conversation around the dinner table we a delightful array of south American and Eastern Europeans. Absolutely lovely!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


97%

Wonderful! We loved our stay here. It was just what we wanted after traveling for a month. Just a nice break in a comfortable homely place. I loved the dog! And the other guests were lovely and friendly. Brussels is a beautiful city and easily walkable. Fabulous stay. Would definitely do it again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Such a comfortable enviornment. I felt right at home! I highly recommend this adorable bed and breakfast!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Great stay, lovely house and the owner, Karel, was a wonderful host!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • All Male Group 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


100%

I have never been happier at any hostel I've stayed in. Karel was absolutely wonderful, even more gracious than the staff at a 5 star hotel. Breakfast was wonderful and the kitchen was an extremely welcoming place where you can talk and relax with the other guests. Brussels is a big city, but the location was great too. I would definitely recommend this to anyone thinking of staying in Brussels.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Female 18-24
  • (11 reviews)


87%

great hostel, average city

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Sleephere was a great find - the building is beautiful and the hospitality great. Great location for walking to the metro or into town. The rooms were clean and quiet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

By far the best hostel I've ever stayed in, I prefer to stay there over a hotel any day. If you are in Brussels, stay here! I'll be back to this place for sure...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


90%

Very cool house and Karen was an excellent host. My only complaint would be the noise when staying in the Double Superior room. It is right next to the bathroom and the floorboards outside of the room creak very loudly when people go in and out. It woke me up the first night thinking that someone had entered the room....but I did get used to it over the few nights that we were there. I think that the positives definitely outweigh this one small complaint and I would recommend this hostel.


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