Hostels in Brussels
There are 17 hostels listed within about five miles of central Brussels, which is 1.2% of everything on offer in the city — a modest but real hostel scene. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Brussels's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Brussels?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Brussels's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Brussels | What it tells you |
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| Hostels listed | 17 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 1.2% | A modest but real hostel scene. Measured against all 1,402 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.4/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 7.8/10 | The same measure for Brussels’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Brussels score a little below the city's hotels — a gap of 0.4 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Brussels, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Brussels. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Latroupe Grand Place
Experience urban comfort at Latroupe Grand Place, where modern convenience meets vibrant local culture. Connected Living Stay effortlessly connected with complimentary wireless in…
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The Classic by 2GO4 Grand Place
Haringstraat 6, Brussels
Convenient Amenities and Features: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, a television, and a vending machine for your convenience. Stay relaxed with luggage storage, an elevator,…
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The Legacy by 2GO4 City Center
Emile Jacqmainlaan 99, Brussels
Central Location 2GO4 Quality Hostel Brussels City Center is conveniently located just 200 meters from Rue Neuve, making it the perfect base for exploring Brussels. With Rogier Sq…
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Sleep Well Youth Hostel
Rue du Damier 23, Brussels
Central Location in Historical Brussels Located just a short walk from the iconic Grand Place and Manneken Pis, Sleep Well Youth Hostel offers a prime spot in the heart of histori…
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HI Brussels Generation Europe Hostel
Rue de l'Eléphant 4, Brussels
Central Location and Free Wi-Fi Access Generation Europe Youth Hostel, ideally situated in Brussels, offers a convenient stay just a short walk from iconic landmarks. Enjoy compli…
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Hostel Bruegel
Heilige Geeststraat 2, Brussels
Central Location Located in the heart of Brussels, Hostel Bruegel offers easy access to popular attractions like Mont des Arts, Museum of the City of Brussels, and Grand Place, ma…
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Urban City Centre Hostel
Rue de Woeringen 1, Brussels
Convenient Location Located just 650 metres from Midi Station, Urban City Centre Hostel offers easy access to international destinations and popular attractions like Grand Place a…
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BRXXXL5 - Hostel
Rue de Woeringen 5, Brussels
Scenic Views and Modern Amenities Enjoy the views from the terrace and garden, along with complimentary wireless internet access. Make use of the bar/lounge for a relaxing evening…
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HI Brussels Jacques Brel Hostel
Rue de la Sablonnière 30, Brussels
Central Location in Brussels Located in the heart of Brussels, Jacques Brel Youth Hostel offers easy access to popular attractions like the Grand Place and the European District. …
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YOUR HOSTEL auberge de jeunesse
Experience the charm and convenience of YOUR HOSTEL auberge de jeunesse, perfectly situated in Brussels. Comfortable Accommodations Stay relaxed in one of our 80 well-appointed gu…
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Hostel Galia
15-16 Place du Jeu de Balle, Brussels
Convenient Location Hostel Galia is situated in the heart of Brussels, just minutes away from iconic landmarks such as La Grand Place and Avenue Louise. Complimentary Breakfast an…
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Youth Hostel van Gogh
Central Location Charming Garden Variety of Nearby Attractions Ready to explore Brussels? Book your stay at Hostel Van Gogh now for a memorable experience!
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Smallfunnyworld Brussels
Chaussée de Haecht 57 Ground floor, Brussels
Charming Adults-Only Accommodation Enjoy a unique stay at Smallfunnyworld Brussels, a peaceful retreat in the heart of Brussels. Relaxing Garden and Terrace Unwind in the tranquil…
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Train Hostel
Avenue Georges Rodenbach 6, Brussels
Terrace with Stunning Views Take in the breathtaking views from our terrace and enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by beauty. Dining and Drinking Options Indulge in a delicious meal…
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The82 Hostel Louise
Nestled in the heart of Brussels, The82 Hostel Louise offers a cozy retreat for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. Charming Accommodations Our hostel features inviting gue…
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Hostel Louise
Boulevard General Jacques 82, Brussels
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and a vend…
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Auberge des 3 Fontaines - Youth Hostel
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, Brussels
Nature Retreat in Brussels Nestled at the edge of the Sonian Forest in Brussels, Auberge des 3 Fontaines offers a serene escape with functional rooms and dormitories. Recreational…
Staying in a hostel for a Brussels event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Brussels
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Distance from a specific venue
The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Brussels sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
How many hostels are there in Brussels?
Our accommodation partner lists 17 hostels within about five miles of central Brussels, out of 1,402 places to stay in total — 1.2% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Are there hostels near the venues in Brussels?
The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Brussels, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page — each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
Are hostels in Brussels any good?
Brussels's hostels average 7.4/10 in guest scores against 7.8/10 for the city's hotels, so they score a little below the city's hotels. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
