Youth hostels are a classic for budget travelers: you know you won’t pay a dime too much, you’ll always have a great location on your doorstep and if you don’t smell too bad you might even meet interesting people from all over the world. Brussels has five youth hostels near the centre. Most of them offer 24 hour access, so you can party all night with the cash you saved on your accommodation.

Sleepwell Youth Hostel
Rue du Damier, 23 - 1000 Brussels
tel : + 32 2 218 50 50
e-mail : info@sleepwell.be
http://www.sleepwell.be/

240 beds. The hostel stands right in the centre of Brussels (shopping streets and metro nearby). Anyone who has tried to find more reasonably priced accommodation has probably slept under the stars! Rooms of every category, from 1 to 6 beds, with or without en-suite bathroom, for students, families and backpackers.Special terms for groups. A number of relaxation areas, TV room, bar, terrace, barbecue, meeting rooms, etc. Bicycle hire and guided tours. No member’s card; open around the clock. On-line bookings on the site

Gîte-auberge J.Brel
Rue de la Sablonnière 30 - 1000 Brussels
tel : + 32 2 218 01 87
e-mail : brussels.brel@laj.be
http://www.laj.be/html/fr/auberges/brel/aubergesbrel_01.htm

Located in the heart of Brussels, just a 10-minute walk from the Grand’ Place. 47 rooms, either en-suite double or multiple with shower, in line with the latest standards in comfort. 3 rooms suitable for disabled users. Lift, access round the clock, fully equipped conference rooms, cafeteria, patio, shop and laundry. Free luggage storage (please bring own padlock), free internet access, table tennis, library and board games. Price discounts for some tourist attractions. Half and full board available for groups. Book on-line on http://www.hihostels.com/.

Auberge Génération Europe
Rue de l’Eléphant 4 - 1080 Brussels
tel : + 32 2 410 38 58
e-mail : brussels.europe@laj.be
http://www.laj.be/

A comfortable hostel with terrace and garden. Barbecue in the summer. 164 beds. Double and multiple rooms, all rooms with bathroom and toilet. Equipped conference room. Restaurant, Belgian beer-tasting at the bar, lounge,TV and video.Table tennis. Lifts. Laundry. Free luggage storage. Shop. Reductions for some attractions. Private car park (buses, cars, bikes). Facilities for those with reduced mobility. Booking by e-mail and Internet: http://www.hihostels.com/. 24 hour access by magnetic cards.

Centre Van Gogh
Rue Traversière 8 - 1210 Brussels
tel : + 32 2 217 01 58
info@chab.be
http://www.chab.be/

Comfortable centre, 15 minutes’ walk from the Grand’ Place with friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Easy access by underground, tram & bus. Close to Gare du Nord. 210 beds in individual and group rooms. Breakfast included. Bar/restaurant, television, video, billiards, veranda, gardens. Free cooking facilities, washing machines and tumbledriers, free luggage store, internet access, special group facilities, coach park. Booking by e-mail and 24 hour access by magnetic cards..

Auberge des 3 Fontaines
Chaussée de Wavre 2057 - 1160 Brussels
tel : +32 2 663 24 32
e-mail : contact@auberge3fontaines.be
http://www.auberge3fontaines.be

The green hostel in the park of the sport centre of the Sonian forest, only 10 minutes from the city centre by the closest subway (10 min walking). 161 beds; double and multiple rooms. Big south terrace and Belgian beers at the bar. Fit and fun in our tennis, squash, badminton and table tennis facilities, or promenade and rest in the forest and around the ponds. Restaurant, fully equipped meeting rooms, Internet, 24 hours access by cards. Easy car park for buses. Booking by e-mail, on the site or by phone.