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Sleephere Reviews

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

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73%

While the place itself was clean, nice and comfortable, and the breakfast was fine (though limited to bread and Nutella, essentially) it wasn't really a "fun" place. There was no bar or really a common area that you would feel comfortable hanging out in. Also, the owner's son was pretty much constantly on the only public computer, which was super awkward. I don't want to have to ask his son to get off so I can book for next train ticket.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Matthew, Thanks for your feed-back. Very useful. My son is supposed to give always priority to guests for the PC! You should have asked for it right away. I will tell this more explicitly to the guests, and remind my son. Thanks, Karel

100%

Sorry for the late reply! But I haven't forgotten about you! :) I loved staying at Sleephere. I met the coolest people there, and still keeping in touch with all of them. The man of the house was so friendly and so helpful! I would definitely stay there again. Enjoy the movie In Bruges i left behind. :) Xoxox

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


96%

Such a nice place to stay in Brussels,Nice Adorable Person, Karel! So helpful & very kind,I will definitely stay over there, no doubt about it, I love very much the environment in the House.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Wishing they could check the electric kettle in which there are so many particle. That should being come out from the kettle inside. It made my throat itch and cough. The house is very cozy and home like atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • fionaspk
  • Hong Kong
  • Female 41+
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
There guest, Thanks you for your feed-back. This is checked and has been changed. The "particles" are merely some calcium which is always present in the water in Brussels. Good for your health. I think you have been suffering more like a cold than a calcium disease. I feel sorry that almost your entire evaluation is concentrated on such a little detail, especially since the "kettle", has a filter, and that you also have a can with filtered water next to it which you can use. Karel

76%

Sleephere is in a beautiful old house in the middle of a Brussels neighborhood. Because of that the area around the hostel is very quiet, which is quite nice. But at the same time it is very easy to walk everywhere that you would want to see. If you want to be a little bit lazy, there is a Metro stop a 5-10 min walk away. The hostel was very clean and the breakfast was very nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

the owner was super friendly and the hostel had a real chilled out family feeling. you almost felt like you were in your own home. the security was pretty low, but the place seems safe. beds were comfy and clean. overall a really enjoyable stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Northern Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Great hostel, easily the best hostel I've stayed at in Europe so far. Most comfortable bed during my trip, even better than the hotel beds I had in Paris. The owner is very friendly, personable, and helpful, all that you could want from a hostel plus more! Bonus: he lent me a towel free of charge for my stay! Would have been nice to have some lockers to store stuff, and the bathroom could use a little renovation (starting to show its age). But an enjoyable stay and I will definitely be back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

This is by far the nicest hostel I've ever stayed in. It is more expensive than your average hostel but it is not your average hostel. The rooms are simple, clean, tidy and warm. The style and design of the house is Ta pleasure to be around. The big friendly dog that welcomes you at the door!! The clean and bright kitchen is an excellent place to meet and chat comfortably with other visitors. Karel is an excellent host, at ease and friendly with everyone.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


96%

This was my second stay at Sleephere and it was equally as brilliant as the first. Karel runs a very clean, friendly and comfortable place where the guests can feel very much at home. There is free tea and coffee at all times and a very nice breakfast on offer. If you need a calm and relaxing base of operations in Brussels I would recommend this place.


96%

This is one of the nicest places I have ever stayed; given that this is a hostel it is doubly amazing. It is totally worth the extra cost. The staff is amazing, the beds were unbelievable, the breakfast is great, and it is a comfortable, spacious stay. There is no where I would recommend over this, even though it's a minor walk into the main town.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

This hostel is very nice, the more "classy" Ive ever stayed in. The owner is very cool and his assitant too. They are very helpfull and they will lend you books about the town. The hostel itself is very clean and you feel like you live in someone's home. The piano and the dog are also very nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Best Hostel I've ever stayed at!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

One of the best place i ever stayed...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Excellent place to stay if you are planning to visit brussels. The owner is very helpful giving you maps and all the information you need to know about the city. The vibe is awesome, is more like a bed and breakfast, but the vibe is even better than in a hostel. The beds could not be better and there is cleaning service every day so everything is shining. I had an incredible time there and would definitely come back and recommend it to my friends.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 02 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female 18-24
  • (11 reviews)


96%

I can only agree with what everyone has said before. Top hostel. Top bloke. Top dog!!! I can highly recommend and if I was ever in Brussels again Sleephere would be my first choice. Thanks Karel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (5 reviews)


96%

This place was awesome! Feels like staying with a family friend. Clean, large rooms, comfortable bed, excellent common areas. Can't recommend highly enough. Easy to meet fellow travelers. There is a dog!! Free wifi. An oasis to the hostel-weary budget traveler!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Simply the best hostel I have ever stayed at! Karel is unbelievably friendly and the atmosphere is like staying at a friends home. Beautiful back patio and a fully stocked kitchen. This is definitely the place to stay in Brussels!


90%

Very clean, pretty hostel in a nice neighborhood. The bed was really comfortable. I'd stay here again!


93%

The owner was really friendly to everyone that I saw who lived in this hostel, and he really would like to help travelers if you have any problem, or give good advices for visit Brussels. The room was pretty nice, big and pretty and clean, the bed was comfortable and warm. Toilet and bathroom were nice, too. I have a really nice experience in this hostel and I would love to visit this place again:D

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


76%

Very friendly people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


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Latest Review

  • 04 Feb 2012 (83%)
  • Great stay here. The hostel is like a home. Very welcoming and comfortable. Big kitchen for cooking and nice areas to hang out ...
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