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Train Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near La Grand Place, connected to a shopping center in Brussels

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Daily continental breakfast (EUR 8 per person)
Front of property
Suite, Terrace | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
Courtyard
Suite, Terrace | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Avenue Georges Rodenbach 6, Schaerbeek, Brussels, 1030
  • Place, Tour & Taxis
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, NATO Headquarters
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, La Grand Place
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Terrace | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite, Terrace

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room (6 people)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Brussels

Schaerbeek stay.Your stay at this Schaerbeek hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of La Grand Place and Docks Bruxsel. Le Botanique and Tour & Taxis are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tour & Taxis - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Atomium - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • NATO Headquarters - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Brussels Christmas Market - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • La Grand Place - 11 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Schaerbeek Station - 2 min walk
  • Princesse Élisabeth Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Alexander - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Riga - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Matiate - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marcon Vini - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Train Hostel

Hostel near La Grand Place, connected to a shopping center in Brussels
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Train Hostel.

This Brussels hostel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Train Hostel offers 40 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: EUR 20.00 for check-in between midnight and 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.24 per room, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20.00 for check-in between midnight and 1 PM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Sleeping bags are available for a surcharge.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Train Hostel Brussels
Train Hostel Brussels
Train Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Train Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Brussels

Frequently asked questions

How close is Train Hostel to the airport?

Train Hostel is 5.6 mi (21-min drive) away from the Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Train Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Train Hostel.

Does Train Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Train Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Train Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Grand Casino Brussels (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Train Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Train Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Train Hostel have a pool?

Train Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Train Hostel have a restaurant?

Train Hostel is home to Train Bistro, which features brunch.

Does Train Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Train Hostel to downtown Brussels?

Train Hostel is 2.5 mi away from Brussels.

Reviews

Train Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Fadi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Really cool place full of train history and kitsch

The hostel is a really cool place; I wish we had stayed longer to explore it more. The breakfast was lovely; the neighborhood interesting but a bit sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and accommodating. The room was clean. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Best avoided

Extremely rude staff who treat you like you're a criminal before you've even said a word, dark rooms with wafer-thin, uncomfortable bedding, sewer smell coming from the bathroom... The train theme is unfortunately not fun enough to make up for the shortcomings of this hotel. Nice restaurant though, with friendly staff who seem just as confused as the guests by the behaviour of the hotel management team.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute hostel

Overall this is a good hostel. The decor is really cute and the common areas are really nice. The breakfast is a bit pricey at 8 euro, and during the day you can’t really be in common areas because it looks like they’re doing renovations , but in general it’s a decent place to stay if visiting Brussels
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anwesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a bit far from city but easily commutable. It was very neat and the staff were friendly. Would recommed this place if you are okay to stay a bit far from city. It has a nice bar just 5 mins walk from the hostel and the area was also secure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Interesting theme for kids and train lovers

My child and I got to stay in an empty dormitory room instead of a twin room. Bunk beds made us feel like sleeping in the overnight train and it was fun. But the bed was very narrow and sealing was too low for adult. At least, children must love it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Disliked: Room comfort
I wasn't too thrilled with this hostel. The power outlets were very limited in the room and the beds were rather uncomfortable. It is quite outside the city with not much around it in terms of restaurants or snacks. I think you can find better within Brussels.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Very clean, very well ran hostel, great wifi, in an area very well connected to the tourist sites of Brussels by tram 92, the 59 bus or train from Schaerbeek station. The tram which stops practically right in front of the Hostel will take you to the main art museums including the Magritte Museum, the music museum and the Royal Palace. Whilst the Bus takes you to the EU area where you can visit parliament and the train can get you quickly to the centre of Brussels. The rooms of the hostel also makes sure that they are lockers for your belongs in your room and enough plugs to charge your electronics. Very professional relaxed atmosphere so thankfully you can get some sleep unlike other hostels I have experienced.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bed bugs or fleas!

Got bites all over my body after staying for 3 nights, not worth it as it affected the rest of my vacation and I had to throw away a bunch of clothes!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good Value for Train Lovers

We're very glad we picked this Hostel for this trip. It was fun staying in the Train-themed room. As it was early August, the rooms got very hot, so that made it a bit uncomfortable at night. The location is good, being next to Train World (fabulous museum, by the way!), and is an easy Tram ride into the heart of Brussels. I had seen others complain about it being too far out, but having just come from Paris, we found that we spent less time getting to the sights in Brussels, than we did most days getting from our place in Paris near Montmartre to the big sights in Paris, so that wasn't bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Cassie, South Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great property to stay at. The only downfall was the distance from city center. However Uber was a very affordable way to get there. The staff was great and the overall stay was very comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bernard, Global

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location of this rail-themed hostel is perfect for overnight connections from Brussels National Airport. The multi-lingual receptionist, gliding seamlessly between European languages, made the welcome more personal, warm and friendly. The location of the hostel has a good selection of eateries and watering holes that were still accommodating in spite of my late arrival. Yes, it did the job of giving me a good lie-in, leaving me refreshed and ready for the next days intercontinental flight. I left in the morning feeling that this brief interlude at the Train Hostel had become a small main part of my wider travel plans. I will be making Brussels my favorite stopover on account of this.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel away from the hustle and bustle

This is hostel is very close to a tram and train station, but the surrounding businesses aren’t the most tourist-friendly. However, it is only two stops away from the main part of the city, and the hostel itself is overall great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Roberto Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good staff, Lia at the front desk was great

The place was good. Interesting hotel, the inside looks like an old train. The front staff was very helpful, Lia the front desk lady was very nice. Down side was the bathroom is not attached, so you have to walk across the rooms many times to use it, and there is no AC, and hot here, still a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Ed, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Next to Train Station

I walked from Brussels Midi. 1hr 15min or so. Got to see little tid bits I wouldn't have by taking the train. Check-in was prompt. Staff was nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline , Bristol UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky and bijou original train carriage

Fantastic experience sleeping in an original train carriage. Very snug but very comfortable and rather exciting. A rare adventure enjoyed by the adults as well as the kids. Had never stayed in a hostel before and had been worried about security and the shared bathroom but we needn't have worried at all. It was spotlessly clean throughout, we felt very secure in our carriage and had a very quiet restful night and breakast was lovely. We hope to visit again soon and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do you love trains?

Enjoyed the train theme as well as the vouchers for the nearby train museum. If you like trains, this is your holy land. Also nearby is the Schaerbeek train station which is only 2 stops from city center. The rest of the surrounding area is rather bland. A few cafes, and a police station is about all there is. Hotel itself was everything we expected for the price. As long as the value is the same, we’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good Hostel but a long way from the main sights

Good clean hostel with friendly staff however it is a 50minute walk from the centre or a short train ride away and there is not much around the hostel. The larger dorms contained 3 tiered bunk beds which meant they were not very comfortable due to lack of space between bunks. They did have good large lockers in the rooms however and the only way to enter the dorms was through an electronic key. There is a kitchen and a nice common area which includes a table football. Overall a nice hostel which is in a good location if you want to visit the train museum but a poor location if you want to visit anything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, highly recommend, exceptional value

Very comfortable, perfect fora work trip for a conference at the Expo center
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017