Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Hostel Generation Europe, Brussels

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House inside Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there and meet your driver without wandering around the terminal.

The Drive to Hostel Generation Europe

The trip from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Hostel Generation Europe covers 21 km (13 miles) and typically takes about 29 minutes. That is a comfortable ride for the end of a flight, and you travel door to door without carrying bags through train stations. Brussels is a busy city, and the ring road and inner-city streets can slow down considerably during the morning and late-afternoon rush hours. If you arrive at those times, or on a day with heavy rain or roadworks, it is sensible to allow some extra minutes. This route is booked less often than others, but it is available on request just like any other.

Which Vehicle Suits Your Group

Solo travellers, couples and small families usually do well with a private taxi. There are two options: one for up to 3 passengers and one for up to 4. The 3-passenger taxi works well if you travel with a bit of luggage, while the 4-passenger version gives a group of four a seat each.

Hostels often welcome school classes, sports teams and friends travelling together, so larger vehicles are worth knowing about. Private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, so the whole group can arrive in one vehicle instead of splitting up across several taxis. Pick the size that matches your headcount, and remember that large suitcases and sports gear need space as well.

Hostel Generation Europe and Other Places to Stay in Brussels

Hostel Generation Europe is a youth hostel, a budget-friendly choice for backpackers, students and groups who want a base in Brussels. If you are comparing it with other accommodation in the city, there are several long-established hotels in Brussels as well. Hotel Metropole is a historic grand hotel on Place de Brouckère, dating from the 19th century. Hotel Amigo sits in the old centre, just steps from the Grand-Place. Hotel Le Plaza is a classic address on Boulevard Adolphe Max, in the centre of the city.