The ASH - Antwerp Student Hostel

Do not stay here. - The dorm room bathrooms are filled with mold. - The "management" also doesn't even provide soap in the dorm rooms. Yes, that greedy and cheap. And just disgusting. - No towels provided. You have to rent them. Again, greedy. - Slow staff at the reception who prefer to make 2 cappuccinos for customers at a snail's pace in their café than 5 people trying to check in. - The beds are extremely uncomfortable and not clean. - Very shady long-term stay drug users and alcoholics which the management seems to be fine with, possibly because he indulges in it himself judging from his demeanor. If you want to risk waking up to a fire inside your room because of those drug users, definitely stay here. 0/5.

Overall a positive experience, only thing im not a fan of is using the flexipass app to enter the room. My phone doesnt seem to work very well with it, much prefer a normal card. Room i had was slightly chilly at night (fine under the covers) and the wash basin was in main room XD Location wise its alright, maybe a 15min stroll from.the main station. Staff were very friendly! Checkout is 11am, and late checkout is half the price of your room rate. Would stay again.

Pros Practically everything is superb here. I have comparisons but this place is among the top hostels in the town · really nice and cheerful staff · pristine rooms, kitchen, etc. · spacious showers & toilets · very good beds · hotel-like vibe Cons · lockers: they aren't in the rooms, then they are small & you have to pay for them · due to the centrality... you cannot find a good supermarket nearby. The local breakfast is very good for groups but not friendly for individuals like backpackers

Very chill, tidy, clean, and quiet hostel, with families staying over as well. Quite spacious rooms, great Wi-Fi, and great staff. The only thing is that there are quite a few mosquitoes, even at the end of October, and there’s no soap in the room. But I’d definitely recommend this place!

It's a polite clean and quiet place.No breakfast included..10 euros extra..not sure it's worth it. I also noticed that the registration process was different where I was subjected to too much verification as others just filled a form physically. Stayed 3nights at the 4bed female dorm. Should consider including an all male dorm for Muslims as they can't do a mixed dorm with females!This was limiting for a friend. Location is quite convenient.

I really enjoyed my stay at the Ash Hotel. The location is perfect, with everything within easy reach. The reception staff were warm and welcoming, providing clear and helpful information upon arrival. The room was comfortable, and the attention to detail was noticeable. Best of all, the price was unbeatable for the quality offered. Highly recommended!

Honestly, the location is perfect and the service was acceptable. However, the rooms could be slightly improved and better equipped. At the very least, we did not expect to have to bring our own towels, possibly because previous guests took them. The biggest drawback was the smell. I rarely encounter a hotel with such a persistent and unpleasant odor. It felt as if the smell was embedded in the walls throughout the entire building. At this stage I’m not sure they could do anything about it but it makes you feel “dirty” in a way. Overall, you get what you pay for. Nothing here is designed for personal comfort. It feels like the bare minimum to get be acceptable enough.

Awesome hostel! Because 1. They have a very extensive kitchen and are within walking distance of multiple supermarkets. 2. It is super close to Antwerp Central, and you can walk in many directions. It is also surrounded by bikes and Lime scooters to hire. 3. Very friendly and helpful staff, with a laid-back attitude. I was lucky to book 4 4-person rooms, but I only had one night with a roommate; the other night, I had an entire room for myself. They have bar, pool table, garden, big tv screen, 10-10 for hospital.