Brussels' Jacques Brel Youth Hostel combines central location with Belgian charm, offering travelers a comfortable base to explore the historic capital
Located in the heart of Brussels, Jacques Brel Youth Hostel offers a complimentary breakfast buffet and has its own Belgian restaurant. Guests can unwind in the garden, challenge friends in the arcade room, or use the in-room WiFi to plan their next day's adventures.
Located in Upper Town, a neighborhood in Brussels, Jacques Brel Youth Hostel is near a metro station. La Grand Place and Atomium are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Avenue Louise. Museum of Musical Instruments and Natural Sciences Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Brussels travel guide
At Jacques Brel Youth Hostel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site Belgian cuisine restaurant. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Meeting rooms, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
Luggage storage and a reception hall
Room features
All 170 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.60 per room, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property is also known as
Gîte-Auberge Jeunesse Jacques Brel Hostel Brussels
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Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Brussels
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Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacques Brel Youth Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?
As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩102,349, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Jacques Brel Youth Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Jacques Brel Youth Hostel located?
Located in Upper Town, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cirque Royal and La Grand Place. City 2 Shopping Mall and Rue Neuve are also within 10 minutes. Botanique-Kruidtuin Station and Madou Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 183 reviews
10 - Excellent
71
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 183 reviews
8 - Good
78
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 183 reviews
6 - Okay
20
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 183 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 183 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
Reviews
8/10 Good
Ossi
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly staff, nice bar area with activities. Very comfortable beds. During our visit there was an ongoing renevation in progress so it will be even nicer in the future.
An amazing place with a peaceful vibe and the atmosphere of the hostel is big old house meets modern and the staff were so friendly and professional,the room was super warm and comfortable and lots of space ,we will be back again
The staff was efficient and helpful. The rooms were super clean and everything seems very eco friendly and self conscious. You put your own linens on and just return them when you leave. Super easy and comfortable all around.
great place for a night room was basic but had private bathroom and was very clean staff very friendly and attentive wasn’t too impressed with breakfast but didn’t expect a free breakfast so wasn’t bothered all staff i interacted with were Brilliant
Robin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Michelle
Mar 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is decent and a typical hostel. We got a room with 3 beds. The bed sheet was a bit too thin, almost felt like it was just a mattress cover. Free breakfast was decent. Overall it's good enough when travelling on a budget. Room facility needs updating.
Chambre dortoir de 6lits. Sommaire mais correspondant à l’esprit auberge de jeunesse. Animation des espaces communs jusqu’à tard. Échanges sympathiques toujours dans l’esprit de l’auberge de jeunesse. Belle expérience.
Chambre 114 pour 6 personnes. Bonne aération car fenêtres sur deux coins. Grande chsmbre de bains. Bon dejeuner froid inclus dans le prix. Bien situé car près de plusieurs modes de transport collectifs. Excellent rspport qualité-prix
Le personnel est aidant et souriant. Nous avons eu 3 jours de grosse pluie, le système de drainage a été surchargé, ce qui a amené des odeurs nauséabondes pendant 3 jours. Pour tout le reste, c’erait parfait.
Brigitte
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Serena
May 25, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Posizione abbastanza comoda ma pulizia assolutamente da rivedere. Lenzuola bucate e sporche, idem per i pavimenti e anche il bagno non era pulito. Bagno cieco e senza ventola, molto umido e con muffa.
Sejour simple et efficace dans cette auberge de jeunesse. Tout est propre et le service est très agréable. Commodités sur place avec un bar accessible etc. Chambres équipées du minimum mais ça nous suffit (pas de serviettes de toilettes incluses mais 1.5 euros en sus). Pas très bien isolé donc peut être bruyant en fonction de vos voisins
Très bien placé car places tout le long dans la rue (payante sauf le soir et dimanche) et à 30 min à pied du centre ville.
Bon emplacement à 20 minutes du centre à pied. Confort acceptable mais on a eu un problème avec les sanitaires, apparemment les déchets des toilettes en commun à côté de notre chambre ressortaient au niveau de nos sanitaires privatives.
Petit déjeuner très correct pour un auberge.
Je trouve le rapport qualité-prix un peu élevé
Standard features could have been present like iron, ice, Tv
Tuan anh
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
FERNANDO CESAR
May 15, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
HORRIBLE RECEPTION SERVICE
When we arrive the attention and service at the reception was the worst in traveling life.
The AM lady at the reception has such a TERRIBLE attitude, with a very negative and bad service.
The lady in the afternoon was the opposite, very kind friendly and respectful. The guy at the bar was very good.
Breakfast is bad. Please is not clean.
A 10 minuti dalla Grand Place, l'ostello è molto carino e pulito. La camera doppia con bagno privato era perfetta.
Buona anche la colazione a buffet e comodi gli spazi comuni, sia al chiuso che all'aperto.
Consigliato!
Situation pas très loin du métro, accueil excellent.
Nous avions une chambre pour 2 avec SdB privative très propre et spacieuse.
C'est la première fois qu'une auberge de jeunesse nous donnes cette impression d’être dans un hôtel de 2 voir 3 étoiles.
Le petit déjeuner offert est lui aussi a la hauteur d'un hôtel.
This hotel moved me to a different hotel 36 hours before arrival and notified me via Email which is understandable not to check so often on vacation. I had already paid for Parking near the old area and picked the hotel based on its location. The new hotel was on the other side of town. No compensation was given.