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Three Nights in Belgium

A July 2000 trip to Bruges by bledpub

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Quote: I spent three nights in Belgium, two in Bruges and one in Brussels. I did my best to eat my share of chocolate.
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Bruges Square Photo - Bruges, Belgium
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When leaving Austria my two choices were to either go to Barcelona or to Belgium. When I met a brother/sister backpacking together in Rome we voted and decided to meet up in Belgium and that settled the decision. Sure, Bruges turned out to be a little on the touristy side but we loved it. We ate waffles and ice cream and omelettes until we could barely move and we loved the canals. My only regret is that I haven't been able to return.My Experience in BrusselsDuring my limited time in the city, I spent most of it trying to find my hostel. I had traveled for 36 hours and was exhausted. My directions were not great. When I finally DID find the hostel I learned that I could not check i...Read More
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I stayed here a couple of years ago. Had a bit of a mini breakdown when I couldn't find it, and then wanted to kick myself for walking right over it two or three times. It's located down what looks like a little alleyway and is in reality only a five minute walk or so from the train station. I felt like the area right outside of it was a little shady after dark, but it was extremely close to the Grand Place and shopping. Some people complain that it is very institutional-like, but I didn't feel like this was a negative aspect. It felt more like a no-stars hotel than a typical youth hostel. The staff were very rude and impolite, but at least it was clean. Very clean. Breakfast was the typical host...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on December 16, 2007

Sleepwell Hostel
Rue du Damier, 23 B-1000
Brussels, Belgium
32 2 218 50 50

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I can’t believe this place gets so many good reviews. Am I missing something? Did I stay in the ghetto part of the hostel? I do not know. I found it to be extremely unclean and the people who worked there rude. To begin with, the pub area was rocking at night, but in the daytime when it was well-lit, it was dirty. Dirty dishes piled everywhere, the floor unswept, etc. The beds were hard and the carpets in the rooms stained. I sat on the carpet at one point and then wished I had not. It was difficult taking a shower the next morning because the bathrooms were disgusting. People had not flushed the toilets and there was vomit in places that had dried and not been cleaned up...Read More

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on December 16, 2007

Bauhaus Hostel
Langestraat 135
Bruges, Belgium 8000
00 32 (0)50 34 10 93

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