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MEININGER Brussels City Center
A budget hotel and hostel in a red-brick 1912 brewery beside the Brussels-Charleroi canal, with 150 rooms, dorms, a guest kitchen and a bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Hostel and budget hotel
- Area
- Canal (Molenbeek), Brussels, Belgium
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- meininger-hotels.com
Good to know
- Private rooms and dorms
- Guest kitchen
- Bar
- Game zone
- Terrace
- 24-hour reception
- Bike rental
- Luggage storage
Why we recommend it
MEININGER Brussels City Center is a budget hotel and hostel set in a former brewery dating from 1912, a red-brick building with an industrial character on the bank of the Brussels-Charleroi canal. It combines private rooms with dormitories, offering an affordable base within reach of the old town and a different perspective on the city from its canalside setting.
The scale is considerable: 150 rooms and 727 beds across four floors, served by two lifts. Private rooms include doubles, twins, triples, quads, family rooms and accessible rooms, while dormitories come in five-, six- and ten-bed versions, with mixed and female-only options. Dormitories have a minimum age of 18, so families should book a private room.
Shared facilities are generous and designed for sociable travellers. There is a guest kitchen for those who want to cook and save money, a game zone, a lounge, a terrace and a bar, plus the Bellevue Bar, a former brewery space used for private events. Breakfast is served from 06:30 to 10:30. Reception is open 24 hours, and luggage storage, free Wi-Fi and bike rental are available. A garage can be booked for a nightly fee, subject to availability, and pets are allowed in private rooms for a fee.
The hotel suits students, backpackers, school groups, families on a budget and anyone who wants simple, practical accommodation with the option of meeting other travellers. The canal area is quieter and less polished than the historic centre, which many guests see as part of its appeal.
The hotel lists travel times of about 13 minutes to the Grand-Place, 14 minutes to Brussels-Central station and 55 minutes to Brussels Airport. If you plan to walk into town in the evening, the route along the canal and through the Dansaert district leads to the bars of Saint-Géry and Sainte-Catherine.
Bike rental from the hotel is a convenient way to explore the canal and the city centre at your own pace, particularly in good weather. Book early for weekends and school holidays, when groups fill many of the beds, and check whether breakfast is included in your rate or offered as an extra.
MEININGER Brussels City Center FAQs
Where is MEININGER Brussels City Center?
At Quai du Hainaut 33, beside the Brussels-Charleroi canal.
What was the building before?
A brewery dating from 1912.
How many rooms and beds are there?
150 rooms and 727 beds across four floors.
Are there dormitories?
Yes. Five-, six- and ten-bed dorms, mixed and female-only, with a minimum age of 18.
Is there a guest kitchen?
Yes, along with a bar, game zone, lounge and terrace.
What time is breakfast?
Breakfast is served from 06:30 to 10:30.
Is there parking?
A garage is available for a nightly fee, subject to availability.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are allowed in private rooms for a fee.