Brussels
Hostels - If you are interested in cheaper
accommodations and would rather spend more money on
sightseeing, hostels are a good choice. They actually
are much nicer nowadays and offer quite a bit for
your money. The link below has some answers to the
questions you might have concerning hostels (http://www.youth-hostels-in.com/hostels.htm).
Another site with lots of information is
http://www.hostelworld.com. In the main, hostels
are basic, cheap, often shared Accommodation
with beds in dorms or double rooms but some do have
single rooms at a supplement. They are intended mainly
for young independent travelers who need a cheap place
to sleep but are now frequented by a much wider clientele.
There are loads in Brussels and the Hostel
Sites on the internet are very good at providing
you with the information you want about location,
transport availability, the sleeping accommodation
and facilities such as showers, internet access, availability
of meals, etc.pected.
Here are a few Hostels in Brussels
to give you some idea
Sleep Well Hostel
This is a hostel in a new modern building in the
very heart of Brussels. Sleep Well is a high quality
youth hostel that boasts a meeting centre, a restaurant
and a bar. In addition it offers first class service.
In addition, this hostel includes a disco bar named
“Zinneke” that stocks a huge variety of
Belgian Beers. All rooms are new: double with private
shower and bathroom, TV, and no lock-out. Prices run
around 50€ per room. 23 rue Daumier
Hotel des Jeunes Youth Hotel
Hotel des Jeunes Youth Hotel has hosted this place
for over 20 years and attracts backpackers, artistic
types, students, and trainers. Vincent Van Gogh paintings
adorn the hostel, appealing to artistic appreciating
customers. It has over 200 beds - singles, doubles
and dorms and is open all the year round. Phone: +
32 2 217 01 58: email:info@chab.be
Beau Site Hostel
At 76, rue de la Longue Haie, the Beau Site Hostel
is located right off the elegant Avenue Louise and
a short away from museums, art galleries and great
restaurants. The hostel/hotel is located also close
to the EU and Congress Centre. All rooms include minibar,
direct dial telephone, cable TV and modem connection.
In addition, the en suite bathrooms include bathtubs
and hair dryers. Beau Site offers a delicious breakfast
and there is free parking available. Also you have
the option of using a safety deposit box at the reception.
The reception also provides luggage storage, fax and
copy service.
Residence les Ecrins Hostel
Residence Les Ecrins Hostel is located in the middle
of downtown Brussels – close to major attractions,
monuments, and restaurants. The rooms are spacious
and all are new –in addition, all are equipped
with new beds and bathroom. They offer several styles
of bedrooms with each containing one double bed, telephone
and cable television. Rue du Rouleau 15, B-1000 Brussel