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Students, international students, interns, backpackers, roomates and digital nomads can book cheap dorms and safe private rooms in downtown Brussels, close to boarding schools, high schools, colleges, halls of residence and universities, close to buses or train stations, airports or major attractions in Brussels.

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Places For Students in Brussels
Contemporary Studio
Brussel Grand Place
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MEININGER Hotel Bruxelles City Center
Bruxelles – Jacques Brel Youth Hostel
Safestay Brussels Grand Place
Van gogh youth hostel city centre
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Reviews for Backpackers

MEININGER Hotel Bruxelles City Center
Atmosphere
10
Staff
10
Location
10
Cleanliness
10
Facilities
10
Safety
10
Value
10
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Arthur
Good quality hostel
10.0
Good quality hostel
Bruxelles – Jacques Brel Youth Hostel
Atmosphere
4
Staff
8
Location
10
Cleanliness
10
Facilities
10
Safety
10
Value
9
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Isabelle
Very good, very satisfactory
8.7
Welcoming, clean, well located, pleasant, calm, I will come back
Safestay Brussels Grand Place
Atmosphere
8
Staff
10
Location
10
Cleanliness
8
Facilities
8
Safety
10
Value
8
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muriel
Single room and bathroom; functional with TV, hair dryer, wifi. Good mattress.
8.9
Easy access, elevator, exceptional location.
Van gogh youth hostel city centre
Atmosphere
8
Staff
10
Location
10
Cleanliness
10
Facilities
6
Safety
10
Value
10
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Ricardo
0

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Brussels – Student accommodation, hostels and coworking spaces in Brussels (Belgium). Maps of Brussels, photos and reviews for each place in Brussels.

Welcome to Brussels

Steaming bowls of moules with crispy frites. Amazing beers. Grand squares and elegant parks. Once in Brussels, you’ll find scores of backpackers and students alike exploring this buzzing, well-connected city. There are countless affordable hostels and student accommodations to stay in around the city centre. With most major attractions within walking distance of each other, a downtown or city centre hostel makes exploring a stukje taart (that’s a piece of cake, btw). Throw in some exciting bars, great food and a lively youth culture into the mix and you can see why Brussels is a winner for both backpackers and students.   There are many cheap dorms and safe private rooms in downtown Brussels, close to boarding schools, high schools, colleges, halls of residence and universities.

Sundays at City Museum

The City Museum (Maison du Roi in French; Broodhuis in Flemish), on Grand Place, houses the costumes of the Manneken-Pis. Budget-conscious backpackers and students should aim for the first Sunday of the month, when entry is free. Visit the website to find out updated event times.
https://www.brusselscitymuseum.brussels/en/evenement/first-sunday-of-the-month https://www.brusselscitymuseum.brussels/en/evenement/first-sunday-of-the-month

The Grand Place

A trip or school term spent in Brussels is not complete without exploring Brussels’ town square, the Grand Place. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for regular festivals and events. Or you might just find yourself having a beer and admiring the architecture, such as the Town Hall, built in the 1400s.
The Grand Place
The Grand Place

Downtown area

The historical part of the city and the most touristy, this neighbourhood includes the Grand Place and Dansaert shopping areas, and is packed with cheap hostels. Rue du Marché au Charbon is the "gaybourhood" of the area, and features many gay bars as well as fashion boutiques.
Downtown area
Downtown area
https://visit.brussels/en/event/Downtown-Brussels https://visit.brussels/en/event/Downtown-Brussels

Belgian National Day (July)

Brussels celebrates Belgian National Day on 21st July, with military parades, parties and festivals. Events take place at several venues, and usually include an evening of performances and dancing. Head to the Visit Brussels website to find out the dates, times and locations for the time you will be there.
Belgian National Day (July)
Belgian National Day (July)
https://visit.brussels/ https://visit.brussels/

Brussels Summer Festival (August)

Every August, Brussels’ Royal Quarter (Place des Palais, La Madeleine and Mont des Arts) comes alive with reggae, hip-hop, folk, electro, rock and jazz performances plus cinema and theatre events for Brussels Summer Festival.
Brussels Summer Festival (August)
Brussels Summer Festival (August)
www.bsf.be www.bsf.be

Frit' Flagey

For fast food and some of the tastiest fries in Brussels, go to Frit' Flagey, a food stand on Place Flageyplein, 1050 Ixelles. Prices are low, but you’ll head back to the dorm stuffed.
Frit' Flagey
Frit' Flagey

Moeder Lambic

Moeder Lambic sells over 40 world-class draught and many bottled beer and specialises in Lambic beer. Knowledgeable staff will advise on what to sample. Some say it’s one of the best bars in the world. It's also located only a3-min walk from theManneken Pis.
Moeder Lambic
Moeder Lambic
https://www.moederlambic.com/?lang=en https://www.moederlambic.com/?lang=en

Brussels Vintage Market

This colourful, eclectic market is right in hostel-packed Basse-Ville. It takes over Halles Saint Géry on the first Sunday of every month, selling clothing, vinyl, ornaments and other collectables.
Brussels Vintage Market
Brussels Vintage Market
https://brusselsvintagemarket.be/en/homepage https://brusselsvintagemarket.be/en/homepage

Brussels card

For backpackers and students keen to tick off all the sights, a Brussels Card (valid for 24; 48 or 72 hours) gives free access to 30 museums and discounts on attractions, tours, food, drink and shopping. Brussels Card + Sightseeing option gives all the above plus free hop-on, hop-off bus travel.
https://visit.brussels/en/sites/brusselscard/ https://visit.brussels/en/sites/brusselscard/

Airports Brussels Airport is the city’s main airport. To reach the city centre and its hostels, take the Airport Line train on Level 1, which stops at the three main railway stations in Brussels. Alternatively, the Airport Express bus and a number of other buses depart and arrive at the bus station at Level 0. Charleroi Airport is 50km away, known as Brussels South. A shuttle bus operates to Gare du Midi/Zuidstation, otherwise known as the Brussels-South railway station. You can also take a bus to Charleroi-Sud station in Charleroi, Belgium, and then take the train to Brussels. Rail Many backpackers and students arrive at Brussels-Midi (also known as Brussels-South), which is served by international high-speed trains operated by Eurostar and Thalys, as well as national Belgian services. It’s one of three main railway stations in the city. The others are Brussels-North and Brussels-Central. All three connect with metro lines, buses and trams. Bus Eurolines services stop at Brussels-North, which has good local transport connections – six rail lines, two tram lines and around 20 local bus lines. The Airport Line is a public bus operating between Brussels Airport and Luxembourg. Airport Express operates between Antwerp and Brussels Airport; Brussels Airport Express operates between Breda, Rotterdam and Utrecht in the Netherlands and Brussels Airport. Getting around A ‘jump’ ticket is valid for one hour from time of validation. Jump tickets are valid for all travel within Brussels. You can purchase tickets in sets of five or 10 or buy a ticket for just one day. Tickets can be bought at GO machines in the metro stations. Validate tickets before travelling. Doors to metro trains and trams do not open automatically on arrival at stations/stops. Language: Most people speak French, but Flemish (Dutch) is also spoken. Signs are in both languages. Currency: Euro Voltage: AV220 Timezone: Central European Time zone (CET) Dialing code: +32 for Belgium, 02 for Brussels Post Office: Brussels’ main Post Office is open 24 hours every day, including Sundays.It is located atAvenue Fonsny 47B/PACK247, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium. You can reach them by calling +32 2 201 23 45. Hospital: The main A & E hospital in central Brussels is Saint-Pierre University Hospital, which can be found on Rue Haute, 322 - B1000 Brussels 02 535 31 11. For non-urgent cases, go to Louise Medical Centre, Avenue Louise 284, 1050 Ville de Bruxelles. It can be reached at +32 2 534 29 99.It is open until 9pm at night. Both have English-speaking doctors. Tourist information: For tourist information, head to Visit Brussels, located atKoningsplein 2/4, 1000 Brussel, Belgium. It's closed on Sundays, but open every other day between 9:30am and 5:30pm. On Saturday, it's open from 10am to 6pm. You can reach it at +32 02 513 89 40. Typical opening hours: Most shops are open from Monday-Saturday 10am - 6pm. Most shops close on Sundays although bakeries and patisseries open on Sunday mornings. Emergency numbers:Dial 112for the fire brigade, an ambulance or the police.You can also dial 101 for urgent police assistance.