Our third hostel so far was a real charm. Combined the full efficiency of the Swiss hostel, as well as the backpacker charms from our Edinburgh experience. 
The rooms were immaculate – we found ourselves in a four seater, all to ourselves. All fitted with a
wash basin (
useful for drinking water, if nothing else). Dorms were mixed, and the place was packed to capacity. This was supposed to be the offseason remember? Breakfasts were hearty – cornflakes, juice, bread ( whole wheat & white ) , hot chocolate or tea and coffee. 
The kitchen was spotless – but we did not need to use it. The
in-house bar and the lounge area ( complete with a pool table, cane chairs and big windows) were the real great add-ons. The staff were very helpful- and knowledgeable too…the tips and directions were precise, well thought through. And everyone speaks excellent English. Lugging our big suitcase up three flights of steps was not a picnic though. The luggage storage facilities were excellent too. The Turkish town is next door.
Highly recommended. Stay here if you are in Brussels ( the age rules seem to restrict it to 18-35 yrs- thankfully, they do not seem to be implementing it!).
PS: Van Gogh lived and worked in these premises. And he died a pauper – the greatness recognised well after is death. Goutam is still in a daze on hearing this about the great man!
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