Train Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel connected to a shopping center in Brussels with a restaurant

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

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Suite, Terrace

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Twin Beds

Family Room (6 people)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Located in Schaerbeek within a 15-minute walk of Docks Bruxsel, Train Hostel is within a few miles (5 km) of La Grand Place. This 40-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to a shopping center in central Brussels and also close to NATO Headquarters and Tour & Taxis.

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

  • ‪Black And White - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Thai Cafe Docks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Snack la Gare - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tenshi Sushi - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Train Hostel

Hostel connected to a shopping center in Brussels with a restaurant
At Train Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and a library. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more. This hostel also has a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Train Bistro

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Train Hostel?

Train Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Train Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Schaerbeek within a short 14-minute walk of Docks Bruxsel. You'll also find La Grand Place and Brussels Christmas Market within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Train Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Train Hostel feature a casino?

No, Train Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Train Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Train Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some rooms include kitchens and garden views.

Does Train Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Train Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Train Hostel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Train Bistro.

Does Train Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Train Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Train Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Train Hostel?

The closest major airport to Train Hostel is Brussels Airport (BRU), which is 5.6 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), which is located 27.7 mi away (48-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Train Hostel?

Yes, some rooms at this hostel offer either a balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy garden or courtyard views.

Train Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
..........................Nice hotel................................
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: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel close to the tram. Has a cool theme plus with all the hotel amenities
Stayed 2 nights 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