Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Europe
Reload this Page >

accomodation help in brussels,bruges,amsterdam

accomodation help in brussels,bruges,amsterdam

Old Dec 5th, 2006, 08:54 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
accomodation help in brussels,bruges,amsterdam

can anyone reccommend budget hotels in central,safe location in the above places for 20 yr olds travelling in europe for the first time ?
kalpana is offline  
Old Dec 6th, 2006, 03:09 PM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Amsterdam possibilities:

http://www.hotelbrouwer.nl/index.html

http://www.kaphotel.nl/

http://www.hoteldemunck.com/

http://www.hotelcornerhouse.nl/indexe.html
Travelnut is offline  
Old Dec 6th, 2006, 03:36 PM
  #3  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I've heard good things about the youth hostel in Bruges -- it's in a great location!
elizrg is offline  
Old Dec 9th, 2006, 12:32 AM
  #4  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thanks for the great suggestions in amsterdam.hotel brouwer also has very good reviews.do u know about the amstelbotel and does the location keep moving as it is a ship?also about owl hotel,amsterdam.
in bruges has anyone stayed at the budget hotel attached to the bauhaus hostel or at verhulst B&B.any others?
brussels:which would u choose for location and cleanliness-les bluets(av louise area),hotel mozart(grand place)
welcome hotel(fish market)
kalpana is offline  
Old Dec 9th, 2006, 05:34 AM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,009
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have not stayed at any hostel in Brugge, but have rented several apartments there. When arethey going and for how long, and what is "budget" to them?

I have only walked by Bauhaus -- the location is not very central...would not be high on my list for a first/short visit to Brugge. Charlie Rockets Hostel, on the other hand, is about 1-2 minutes from the Markt area which is where they will want to be.

www.charlierockets.com
beanweb24 is offline  
Old Dec 9th, 2006, 05:37 AM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,009
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
One more thing... You asked about B&Bs in Brugge. I've rented apartments from Ridderspoor, and they also have a B&B. They are a short 5 minute walk from the Markt.

http://users.telenet.be/ridderspoor/

I'm an even bigger fan of the flats at Drie Koningen (one street over from Ridderspoor), though they have stricter requirements in terms of check-in and check-out days of the week.

www.kanthuisje.com/d3kon/
beanweb24 is offline  
Old Dec 9th, 2006, 05:47 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 17,549
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
For all level of price possibilities in A-dam including maps with locations and hotel reviews:

www.channels.nl
Dukey is offline  
Old Dec 9th, 2006, 07:37 AM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 403
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I loved my stay at Absoluut Verhulst in Bruges. I wouldn't call it budget, though. You should check out tripadvisor.com to read traveler reviews on the places you've listed, and of course, on this board, as well.
Andeesue is offline  
Old Dec 9th, 2006, 07:39 AM
  #9  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 97,141
Received 12 Likes on 11 Posts
I have stayed at Hotel Kap as mentioned by Travelnut. It was good. In Amsterdam what is most "central" is not a very nice location imo. I like it much better in the Leidseplein or around Vondelpark. I know there are hostels in those areas too. It is much less 'sleezy' and edgy than the central part of the city around the train station and The Dam, and red light districts. But still very convenient to seeing everything.
suze is offline  
Old Dec 9th, 2006, 04:17 PM
  #10  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 403
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
A 20 yr. olds traveling for the first time in Europe, I do agree that you would probably enjoy the hostel experience. Many chances to meet and mingle with travelers; usually posted opportunities for walking tours, events, etc. As mentioned earlier, check out Rick Steves website for good information (ricksteves.com). Guaranteed that your travel experience will forever change you! Wishing you wonderful adventures.
Andeesue is offline  
Old Dec 11th, 2006, 08:02 AM
  #11  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thank u fodorites for the great sugestions.ive decided to go with hotel brouwer in amsterdam,absoluut verhulst in bruges(that is our splurge)and hotel mozart in brussels.keep ure fingers crossed that we get rooms after all this
kalpana is offline  
Old Dec 13th, 2006, 04:29 PM
  #12  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
hotel brouwer is full.if i wanted a hostel experience(w/o bedbugs and dirty sheets) how would u rate the stayokay vondelpark amsterdam? 80 euros for a double.
kalpana is offline  
Old Dec 13th, 2006, 06:00 PM
  #13  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I think Stayokay has a good reputation. The location is fine, by Vondelpark and Leidseplein. There are reviews on Tripadvisor.com....

Travelnut is offline  
Old Dec 13th, 2006, 06:03 PM
  #14  
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,188
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
If you are interested in a private room at the StayOkay Vondelpark, book now. I tried six months in advance in 2005, and failed.
WillTravel is offline  
Old Dec 13th, 2006, 08:29 PM
  #15  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
WWW.BEDANDBREAKFASTBRUGE.BE
I STAYED THERE AND IT IS ONE OF MY MOST MEMORABAL PLACES I HAVE STAYED IN EUROPE. READ ABOUT IT IN RICK STEVES. I THINK YOU COULD FIND SIMILAR BANDB IN HIS BOOK FOR AMSTERDAY. BON VAYAGE
harvey is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sffs
Europe
9
Oct 3rd, 2011 12:26 PM
mp413
Europe
24
May 24th, 2011 11:20 AM
gbs
Europe
8
Mar 9th, 2006 03:16 PM
corrijo
Europe
4
Jun 30th, 2005 05:38 AM
Princess
Europe
5
Apr 20th, 2004 12:30 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -