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Schotte Youth Hostel, a 55-bed facility in the green heart of Aalst

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Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Aalst, Vlaanderen
  • Place, Louis Paul Boon Bicycle Trail
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Dender Bicycle Trails
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Aldermen's House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Aalst

Within a short walk of Louis Paul Boon Bicycle Trail, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Dender Bicycle Trails. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Louis Paul Boon Bicycle Trail - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dender Bicycle Trails - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • St. Martin's Church - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • 't Gasthuys - Stedelijk Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Aldermen's House - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Erembodegem Station - 13 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪De Looyerij - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafetaria Osbroek - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De Plesj - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Limoncello - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kelderman - ‬16 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Schotte Youth Hostel, a 55-bed facility in the green heart of Aalst

JVC Schotte is a Type C youth hostel with 55 beds. It is located in a green setting within walking distance of the city of Aalst. All around us, on the same grounds, you’ll find, among other things, a high ropes course, a trampoline park, kayaking on the Dender River, rock climbing, laser tag, stand-up paddleboarding, a rafting trip, arrow tag, and much more. Take a walk or run around in one of the two nature reserves located next to our youth hostel. The city of Aalst also has a wide range of activities to offer, such as guided walks, free museums, pottery, ceramics, and so much more. Next to JVC Schotte is the modern Schotte sports complex, which offers a wide range of sports halls for indoor and outdoor sports, as well as fitness and track and field facilities.

Facilities:
-4 dormitories accommodating an average of 12 people
-1 separate room for chaperones with 2 beds
-1 separate room for chaperones with 4 beds and private bathroom facilities
-Fully equipped self-catering kitchen with cookware and a dishwasher
-Full board available through catering
-Spacious dining room and 3 day rooms
-Enclosed terrace
-Fully accessible to wheelchair users (elevator available in the building)
-Suitable for youth and language camps, sports camps, nature classes, weekends, therapeutic vacations, schools, …
-Close to the city center, next to the city park and the Gerstjens, and on the same site as the ultra-modern Schotte sports complex

Accessibility:
-Close to the Erembodegem (750 m) and Aalst (2.5 km) train stations
-Bus stop right outside the door
-Spacious bike rack
-Large free parking lot next to the building

More info via www.jvcschotte.be
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, a kitchen island, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 5 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 5 total (999 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
Property Registration Number 0545 913 624

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Aalst, a short 13-minute walk from Louis Paul Boon Bicycle Trail and also 15 minutes on foot from Dender Bicycle Trails. You'll also find St. Martin's Church and 't Gasthuys - Stedelijk Museum less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Schotte Youth Hostel, a 55-bed facility in the green heart of Aalst?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Schotte Youth Hostel, a 55-bed facility in the green heart of Aalst on Oct 8, 2026 start from $1,247, including 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.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Brussels Airport (BRU), which is 25.1 mi away (47 minutes by car). Another top airport is Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), which is around 25.2 mi away.

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