Main Youth Hostel in Leuven


p.p.n. from € 18,60								116 beds
€ 10,80								4 rooms
€ 6,70								18 rooms
Yes								6 rooms
No
Yes
18/12 till 17/01								3 (24-36-60)

	No	Yes	Yes	100 m	No	100 m	100 m

Alle prijzen zijn in euro vermeld (incl. BTW) Tous les prix sont mentionnés en euro All prices are mentioned in euro Alle Preise sind in Euro

Overview

Welkom

The beautiful gothic town hall and the medieval Béguinage are the witnesses of the rich past of Leuven, nowadays the capital city of the province of Vlaams Brabant.

Its famous university – one of the oldest in the World – gives a young and student atmosphere to the city.

The “Oude Markt” (old market square), better known as the “longest beer counter of Western Europe”, is an understanding in this world-known city of beer brewers.

The Meerdal forest and Heverlee wood, in the vicinity of the town, are the perfect places to relax in nature.

“Blauwput” is the most modern youth hostel in Flanders.

Accomodation and facilities


Total number of beds: 116 4 rooms with 2 beds 18 rooms with 4 beds 6 family rooms with 6 beds All rooms have en-suite bathroom Breakfast, sheets and taxes are included	Nice dining room Cosy bar with party games, communal lounge area 3 conference rooms for up to 100 persons (didactic material available) Courtyard Security lockers Public phone, fax and internet access

Free parking for bikes Credit cards accepted 24 hours access Access for disabled people Smoke-free policy	Tourist information Certified by the Flemish Tourist Authority Meets the IYHF quality standards

Tariffs 2012

	Per person, per night
	under 26	26 or older
Individual overnight stay in a shared comfort bedroom: (Price includes sheets and breakfast)	18,60 euro	20,80 euro
Individual overnight stay in a twin comfort bedroom: (Price includes sheets and breakfast)	23,00 euro	24,80 euro
Hot meal:	10,80 euro
Packed lunch:	6,70 euro
Welcome Stamp: (additional cost for non-members)(1)	3,00 euro

(1) As a non-member you can also acquire your membership through the special introductory offer. You will be allowed a stay at a hostel without a membership card. Instead you’ll receive a guest membership card and pay a supplement per overnight stay. In exchange you’ll get a “Welcome Stamp” on your guest card. Once you have 6 stamps on your card you’ll have acquired a valid international membership and you’ll enjoy the normal tariffs.
Mind you, it’ll be much cheaper if you become a HI-member, in which case you’ll get a discount voucher as well. Keep in mind that in some countries the supplement for a “Welcome Stamp” is more expensive than in Flanders.

Children discounts for families.
- Children under 3 stay free.
- Children under 12 get a discount of ±20% for bed and breakfast and meals when accompanied by at least one adult.

Group tariffs are the same as the individual adult tariff.
- groups must be in possession of a group membership card.
- Every 16th person of a group stays free (possession of a group membership card and half pension required).

Travel Guide

Car:	Leuven is situated next to the motorways E40 and E314. No matter from which direction you approach Leuven, take the first exit "Leuven" and drive to the Leuven ring-road. When on the ring-road, follow direction Tienen. At the big crossroad called "Tiensepoort" drive away from Leuven, direction of Tienen. After about 300 metres you will reach traffic lights. Turn left direction "Diest", in to the Martelarenlaan. You are now driving along the railroad tracks. After about 1,5 kilometres (one mile) you will pass the train station on your left. The hostel is now on your right. Parking: To reach the nearest (paying) secure parking, return to the ring-road of Leuven, and in the tunnel under the train station, head for “Parking Ring”. The youth hostel is located at 200 metres from the parking; take the pedestrian railway tunnel exit Kessel-Lo and cross the street. WARNING: There are about 40 speed traps on the Leuven ring-road! Mind your speed!	Route planner: City map: Weather forecast:
Train:	Take the train to Leuven Station. Enter the new pedestrian tunnel under the railway station and follow the signs "Kessel-Lo" (near platform 9). Leave the tunnel and cross the street; the youth hostel is there. WARNING: when in the French-speaking part of Belgium, do not order a ticket to "Louvain" because you might end up in Louvain-La-Neuve, our French-speaking sister city about 30 kilometres south of Leuven. Best write “Leuven” on a piece of paper and show it to the ticket seller.
tram:
bus:	Take the bus to Leuven Station. Enter the new pedestrian tunnel under the railway station and follow the signs "Kessel-Lo" (near platform 9). Leave the tunnel and cross the street; the youth hostel is there. WARNING: when in the French-speaking part of Belgium, do not order a ticket to "Louvain" because you might end up in Louvain-La-Neuve, our French-speaking sister city about 30 kilometres south of Leuven. Best write “Leuven” on a piece of paper and show it to the ticket seller.
Airplane:	Brussels national airport at 24 km.

Recreation

Leuven Tourist office, Leuven is often called the open air museum of the past.
Tourism province of Vlaams-Brabant
Belgian Tourist Office
Belgium travel network
Tourist office for young people
Next Long Distance Walking routes are nearby the Youth Hostel:
- GR 128 'Vlaanderenroute Oost'
These Long distance Cycling routes are nearby the Youth Hostel:
- LF 6 Vlaanderen Fietsroute,
- LF 2 Stedenroute

See also the local site: http://www.leuven-hostel.com