About

The Hosteling International youth hostel in Leuven, situated just behind the train station, is an ideal basis for exploring the historical city with its many ancient buildings and large collection of pubs. Also the surroundings in the green belt around Brussels can be explored from this youth hostel.
The hostel has 2 to 6-bedded rooms all with en-suite facilities.
A great buffet-style breakfast is included in the overnight rate.

The hostel bar might be the perfect starting point for your exploration of this university town's night life.
With more than 33.000 students in town, there's always something to do.

Although the reception is only open until 11pm, guests have 24h/24h acces. No curfew & no lockout.
Rooms are available from 3pm. If possible, please check in between 3pm & 10pm.

Internet access: Free WiFi - Public computer (charges apply) available at the hostel. If you book online we'll offer you 1/2 hour free internet access.

This hostel is part of the Flemish Youth Hostels Association , which is a membership organization. As from January 1st 2014 onvwards, the prices quoted include a 1-day membership fee. Guests in possession of a valid VJH or Hosteling International membership card will receive a 10% reduction.

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 00:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • Postal Service
  • Parking
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Reviews

4.3(261)
  • Value for Money
    2.0
  • Security
    6.0
  • Atmosphere
    4.0
  • Cleanliness
    4.0
  • Staff
    4.0
  • Location
    6.0
  • Facilities
    4.0
Stayed in Feb 2025
4.3
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Abigail
Female, 18-24, Canada
Decent enough for a night if needed but wouldn’t recommend. The breakfast was great! But the staff weren’t particularly polite and neglectful when providing information/assistance, the facilities were not great for people actually staying there & seemed to be more catered to the public. Did not feel safe, was harassed outside the property. They also list themselves as a youth hostel but were mostly elderly locals. No social atmosphere whatsoever.
Stayed in Sept 2024
5.7
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Francis
Male, 25-30, USA
We were under the impression this was a youth hostel, but there were some older men in our room (perhaps 20 years older) which was a little weird (one of them also slept naked… good thing neither of us had to take to that bed after they left). Otherwise facilities were okay. It was very hot in our room, much warmer than it was outside. It was cheap, and the proximity to the train station was great, but I’d look into other hotel/airbnb options in Leuven. Not a great spot to meet other travelers.
Stayed in Jun 2024
8.3
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Eamonn
Male, 41+, Ireland
MOST ENJOYABLE FEW DAYS.
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Location

Martelarenlaan 11a, Leuven, Belgium
1.3km from city centre