Train Hostel

1.0 star property
Brussels hostel with restaurant, connected to a shopping centre

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Front of property
Interior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Single Beds

Family Room (6 people)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Avenue Georges Rodenbach 6, Schaerbeek, Brussels, 1030

What's nearby

  • Docks Bruxsel - 14 min walk
  • Tour & Taxis - 7 min drive
  • NATO Headquarters - 8 min drive
  • Atomium - 10 min drive
  • La Grand Place - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 21 min drive
  • Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.) - 48 min drive
  • Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 67 min drive
  • Schaerbeek Station - 2 min walk
  • Evere Station - 25 min walk
  • Bordet Station - 29 min walk
  • Princesse Élisabeth Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Helmet Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Demolder Tram Stop - 11 min walk

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

When you stay at Train Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tour & Taxis and Brussels Christmas Market. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Train Bistro, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Public transportation is only a short walk: Princesse Élisabeth Tram Stop is 9 minutes and Helmet Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2015
  • Terrace
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Train Bistro – This bistro serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.24 per room, per night

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Late check-in between midnight and 1 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20.00
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Sleeping bags are available for a surcharge.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Train Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Train Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Train Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Train Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Train Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Train Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20.00 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Train Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Brussels (10-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Train Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Train Bistro.
What's the area around Train Hostel like?
Train Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Princesse Élisabeth Tram Stop and 14 minutes' walk from Docks Bruxsel.

Train Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Fadi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
tim, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was super helpful and accommodating. The room was clean. We were very happy with our stay.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Andrew C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anwesh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

..........................Nice hotel................................
1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Kyle, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nicholas, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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!!
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel close to the tram. Has a cool theme plus with all the hotel amenities
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Cassie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bernard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Laura, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Roberto Carlos, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Ed, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Natalie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alivia, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Caroline , 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Timothy, 2-night trip
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