Sachu S.
Google
I had a pleasant stay at Hostel De Draecke in mid-August, where I booked a 6-bed female dorm for 4 nights. The breakfast included in the stay was a great bonus! I also appreciated the fridge in the common area, which was handy for storing personal food. The common area itself is welcoming, with lockers, board games, and tour guides if you’re looking for something to do. The dorm had decently sized lockers, hangers, and duvets provided, which made things comfortable.
That said, I’d like to raise a few points that could make the experience even better:
1.The hostel fridge had a strong smell, so it would be great if this could be addressed.
2.There was no trash can in the bathroom. Since the toilet and bathroom are separate, the only bin available was inside the toilet, which made disposal inconvenient. Adding bins in the room and bathroom would be very helpful.
3.The dorms don’t have air conditioning. While the weather was pleasantly cool in mid-August, the rooms could feel warm once the windows were closed, and in peak summer this could become uncomfortable—especially since keeping windows open means dealing with mosquitoes.
4.The location is excellent—right in front of a beautiful canal with trees and benches. However, this also means it can get a bit noisy at night, so bringing earplugs is a good idea.
On the positive side, I met different dorm mates each night and everyone was kind and respectful, which made my stay even more enjoyable.
Overall, I had a good experience here and would recommend Hostel De Draecke to other travelers! :)
