This place is great. The building itself is futuristic, certainly not like any other hostel I've…read moreseen. Everything is brand new and is well maintained with the room being spotless. All the staff I encountered were nice and helpful. I've only knocked off a star as it's a bit of a walk from central Lille and I couldn't find much nearby (except a supermarket) and some people may find the modernity a bit sterile (although it was great for my needs).

From the owner: La différence est une richesse ! C'est dans le respect de la différence que s'inscrit le projet des…read moreAuberges de Jeunesse FUAJ et Hostelling International. LA FUAJ et les Auberges de Jeunesse HI sont éco-citoyennes. Elles s'articulent autour d'espaces partagés : chambres (en majorité de 1 à 5 lits), cuisine pour les voyageurs, espace détente, café/bar... Ces lieux de vie authentiques constituent, sur plus de 100 destinations en France et 4000 dans le monde, un hébergement accessible au plus grand nombre où la rencontre et l'échange interculturel doivent permettre à ceux qui y séjournent de s'enrichir des différences de l'autre. Nous sommes convaincus que de la rencontre et du dialogue interculturel entre les jeunes voyageurs naît la paix. C'est dans cet objectif, pour construire une culture de la paix, que Hostelling International et les auberges de jeunesse HI en France s'engagent au quotidien. Hébergement pour jeunes, couples, familles... Hébergement pour groupes. Séjours sportifs : randonnée, escalade, cyclotourisme, kayak.. Séjours culturels : découverte d'une ville, patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco.

Clean hostel with comfy beds, VERY close to the beach. There is a big supermarket just a minute…read moreaway. Hostel is part of the Hostelling International network. Free breakfast (quite good, slightly above average compared with other Western European hostels). But couple unexpected rules: - no mixed dorms (only female/male) - no towel rentals - checkout at 10 AM! - early: 7.30-9.30

First time staying in a hostel, and I have to say that my experience at Gastama was a lukewarm one…read more Staff were friendly, but the place is definitely the party type...which is fine, but didn't find the layout of the bar (right in front of the entrance to the lobby) very practical, as I had to fight my way through the crowd to get to my room. Room was spacious, with seven other bunks. Didn't like how the lockers underneath the beds were super noisy, as I'm pretty sure that I woke up my roommates with unpacking and all. Bathroom was all the way across the hallway; might have beem better to have more than one bathroom in the hostel (unless I had missed the other?). Showers were fine, but the sinks clogged like crazy; I couldn't brush my teeth without the water filling up to the basin. Overall, nice staff, but not so much with the clogged sinks and complex layout of the hostel.

This place is a little bit of a disappointment. Because the…read morepromise was nice: make meet French and foreigners together in a same place around what gathers a lot of nationalities: drinks :) I think, at the beginning, this is what happened. But then, the place became famous for French people and the foreigners have just gone away, which made the place a French bar as any other you can find in Lille. It's also very noisy and at the end of a street that is very far from the main area if you don't live close by. It's too bad and they should have organised meet-ups or special evening to keep their promise up.

Lybeers was a fantastic hostel to stay in and one that I would recommend for folks traveling…read morethrough Bruges. It is centrally located near restaurants and shops and very easy to access via 15-20 min walk from Gare Bruges. We stayed in a six-person mixed dorm on the very top floor of the hostel. Note that there are no elevators so you will need to life everything up to your space. Note that you will need to do your own sheets on the bed so make sure you don't pass out before completing this task. Either I was really tired or that bed mattress was great because I slept like a baby the entire night I was there. There are also multiple outlets aligning the walls for you to charge your devices. Each floor also has private toilets and showers available, some having both included. The showers here look very modern and much cleaner than other hostels I've stayed. There are dedicated sink areas as well. The public spaces in this hostel were fantastic! There are a ton of open seating as well as a bar inside with its own happy hour available. While we didn't spend too much time hanging out in the lobby, I appreciate the openness and clean, friendly environment. If you arrive early or need a place to store luggage, they have a secured access-code closet that stores everyone's belongings. Great sense of security seeing this available free of charge. Definitely do not hesitate to book with Lybeers if you can. They are truly a superstar hostel!

Lybeers Travelers' Hostel is a lovely hostel conveniently located near the heart of the city of…read moreBrugge. Check-in was quick and easy. The guy at the desk was also friendly and helpful. Three of us stayed in a four-person mixed dorm hostel on the third floor. Luckily, no 4th person showed up so we had the room to ourselves. The beds were bunk style, no creaky noises. Underneath the bottom bunks, there are drawers where you can lock your belongings. You will need to bring a lock. The room and bathroom was very clean. Each floor had a shower/toilet and sinks, which were separate from each other. None of us had any issues waiting for them. There is a bar in the living area. They serve awesome beer for cheap prices. They do beer tours during the day. They also have a full kitchen for everyone to use. If I return to Bruges, I'd definitely stay here again! If you are driving to Bruges and need to park your car, it is a quick walk to Centrum 't Zand (Bruges) - Interparking. It is about 9 Euros to park for 24 hours.

a lovely beach nearby. nice people. good price for a room. continental crepe breakfast included…read more take the free bus to the bridge and walk across.

From the owner: Le Centre Européen de Séjour propose un hébergement convivial à de petits prix. Nous accueillons…read moretous groupes : sportifs, scolaires, associations, mais aussi les familles et les voyageurs individuels ! Découvrez vite nos formules en B&B ou avec des repas confectionnés sur place avec des produits de qualité. Notre équipe vous attend ! À bientôt !

Great ambiance and prices at the pub, and it was one of my favorite hostels while backpacking…read morethrough Europe. It's changed very little in the last 15 years, near as I can tell (other than the ever-amassing wax candlabra getting massively gigantic). Be sure to take a look at the huge clock behind the bar ... But don't expect it to give you an accurate account of the time.

I stopped in here for beer and a snack after visiting the nearby lighthouses. The bartender had her…read morehands full as the only server on shift while we were there. While I was disappointed that they didn't have any popcorn available, the vegan pizza more than made up for it. It was delicious! The Tripel Karmeliet on tap was the perfect complement. I would definitely choose the to come here again.

Only stayed here one night, but it was adequate. The private rooms are basic, but huge and clean…read more The receptionist was very kind and friendly even though we checked in late at midnight. The bathrooms were nice and clean as well.

This is an excellent choice for a stop over. The rooms are super basic but perfect for the…read moretraveler. The amenities offered at the hostel are plentiful. The breakfast isn't overwhelming but it's perfect to get you started and on your way. The bar can be a little noisy on the weekends, try to book a room away from the courtyard

Really great hostel with a great location. You can get breakfast for 7.50 euros. Everything you…read moreneed to see and eat is all within a 10 min walk. Lots of cafes and places to eat nearby. One of the more social hostels I've been to, met a lot of cool people! Shared bathroom and showers.

This is a lovely little hostel right in the middle of the action. The building feels historic, the…read morelocation simply couldn't be better, the staff are all friendly, helpful, and funny, and the service is great. I wish I could have stayed a week here; this is my ideal hostel. I very genuinely recommend it, as it is the best place I stayed in my trip through the various cities of Belgium. The only downsides I could come up with are as follows: - As this is an old building, the floors are creaky. However, I never noticed this sound from inside the dorm rooms. - There are both large and small lockers available, but the large lockers are only available at the entrance of the building. I expect this is a constraint of the space itself, and it isn't the biggest inconvenience; there are small lockers available in the dorms, and you can even buy a lock here if you didn't come prepared. As you can tell, these are minor problems. Overall I'm very impressed and hope I can return one day.

Cosy terrace. Cool hostel: you get to sleep in revamped caravans which have been decorated by…read moredifferent artists.