Post by madamtrashheap on May 19, 2008 20:41:32 GMT -5
d, for accommodation options, see if any of these suit you:
Brugge
B&B Marieke users.skynet.be/marieke/
Would also look at a day trip from here to Iper/Ypres for WWI Battlefields and history.
Brussels
Hotel Ibis Grand Place www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/1046/fiche_hotel.shtml Might suit your budget if you get a special deal; located 2min walk from the Grand Place and about 5min from Gare du Midi train station; great location but is often booked out
Ibis Brussels Centre St Catherine
www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/1454/fiche_hotel.shtml also might suit budget even though it's not a hostel; located in the centre of town, not far from the train station and the Grand Place.
2GO4 Hostel
Haven't stayed here but heard it's not a bad place (apart from bathroom issues) and in a good location.
Brussels Hotel Continental
Not as grand as it sounds as it's a budget hotel. Well located and basic.
Generation Europe Hostel
Know exactly where it is but again haven't stayed here. Not a bad location, seems OK, but is quite big and deals with groups so may be crowded when you're planning to be there.
Antwerp and Ghent are also worth visiting for day trips, will send you a PM with that info.
Amsterdam
Inner Amsterdam Hotel
Budget hotel/hostel blend, located 3min walk from van Gogh Museum and 5min walk from Rijksmuseum, plus only 15mins by tram from Centraal Station. Again, deals with groups but is clean and basic. Non-smoker friendly policy, although you sometimes find guests break this rule (as they try to do everywhere) but they are quite strict here. Good breakfast too!
Budget Hotel Tourist Inn
Despite the dodgy name, it's actually quite nice and caters to single travellers as well as families. Really excellent location and nice property.
St Christopher's at the Winton
Keep hearing about this one as it's a mix of budget hotel and hostel in a really central location with themed rooms and good facilities. Can be a bit too close to the Red Light District for some.
Shelter Jordan
located in one of my favourite areas of Amsterdam, the Jordaan, it's easy to access the sights (walking or tram) from here. Non-smoker friendly policy is strictly enforced as it bills itself as a Christian Hostel.
Stayokay Hostel
one located near Vodelpark and also not too far from the Museum Quarter; another one (Stadsdoelen) is located near Waterlooplein, so quite central. They are both huge hostels but have good facilities. Vodelpark has less of a party atmosphere than the Stadsdoelen property.
Some of the others might have some alternate suggestions for accommodation so hopefully they'll chime in soon.
Brugge
B&B Marieke users.skynet.be/marieke/
Would also look at a day trip from here to Iper/Ypres for WWI Battlefields and history.
Brussels
Hotel Ibis Grand Place www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/1046/fiche_hotel.shtml Might suit your budget if you get a special deal; located 2min walk from the Grand Place and about 5min from Gare du Midi train station; great location but is often booked out
Ibis Brussels Centre St Catherine
www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/1454/fiche_hotel.shtml also might suit budget even though it's not a hostel; located in the centre of town, not far from the train station and the Grand Place.
2GO4 Hostel
Haven't stayed here but heard it's not a bad place (apart from bathroom issues) and in a good location.
Brussels Hotel Continental
Not as grand as it sounds as it's a budget hotel. Well located and basic.
Generation Europe Hostel
Know exactly where it is but again haven't stayed here. Not a bad location, seems OK, but is quite big and deals with groups so may be crowded when you're planning to be there.
Antwerp and Ghent are also worth visiting for day trips, will send you a PM with that info.
Amsterdam
Inner Amsterdam Hotel
Budget hotel/hostel blend, located 3min walk from van Gogh Museum and 5min walk from Rijksmuseum, plus only 15mins by tram from Centraal Station. Again, deals with groups but is clean and basic. Non-smoker friendly policy, although you sometimes find guests break this rule (as they try to do everywhere) but they are quite strict here. Good breakfast too!
Budget Hotel Tourist Inn
Despite the dodgy name, it's actually quite nice and caters to single travellers as well as families. Really excellent location and nice property.
St Christopher's at the Winton
Keep hearing about this one as it's a mix of budget hotel and hostel in a really central location with themed rooms and good facilities. Can be a bit too close to the Red Light District for some.
Shelter Jordan
located in one of my favourite areas of Amsterdam, the Jordaan, it's easy to access the sights (walking or tram) from here. Non-smoker friendly policy is strictly enforced as it bills itself as a Christian Hostel.
Stayokay Hostel
one located near Vodelpark and also not too far from the Museum Quarter; another one (Stadsdoelen) is located near Waterlooplein, so quite central. They are both huge hostels but have good facilities. Vodelpark has less of a party atmosphere than the Stadsdoelen property.
Some of the others might have some alternate suggestions for accommodation so hopefully they'll chime in soon.
