http://archive.fosdem.org/2009/taxonomy/term/6/0 Hotels and places to stay in Brussels en http://archive.fosdem.org/2009/practical/accomodation FOSDEM does not recommend any particular hotel or hostel. However, here is a list of popular accommodations for FOSDEM visitors to get you started. You can also check <a href="http://lists.fosdem.org/mailman/listinfo">the mailing list</a> for more information. <a target="_blank" href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Brussels#Sleep">wikitravel</a> also lists some places to stay. There is a large selection of hotels that can be booked online at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?city=-1955538">booking.com</a> - along with the comments of previous hotel guests! <h1>CouchSurfing</h1> <p> Are you looking for a couch or do you maybe have one to offer? Join the <a target="_new" href="http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=16380">FOSDEM CouchSurfing group</a> and find fellow visitors! </p> <h1>Bed & Breakfast</h1> <table> <tbody> <tr><td> <h2>Bed & Brussels</h2> Main Office : Rue Kindermans, 9<br> 1050 Bruxelles<br> Tel.+32.2.6460737<br> Fax +32.2.6440114<br> <a href="http://www.bnb-brussels.be/en/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.bnb-brussels.be</a><br><br> <b>In short:</b> They provide you with B&B accommodation and cultural service/information. Online booking.<br> </td></tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Hotels</h1> <table> <tbody> <tr><td> <h2>CHAB: Centre Van Gogh</h2> Rue Traversiere, 8<br> 1210 Bruxelles<br> Tel: +32.2.2170158<br> Fax: +32.2.2197995<br> <a href="mailto:info@chab.be">info@chab.be</a><br> <a href="http://www.chab.be" target="_blank">http://www.chab.be</a> <br><br> <b>In short:</b> Old hotel, but very good rooms in the second part (in front).<br> Direct connection to FOSDEM by tramway. Near Turkish area, so animated.<br> </td> <td> <h2>Novotel Tour Noire</h2> Novotel Brussels Centre Tour Noire<br> Rue de la Vierge Noire 32<br> 1000 Bruxelles<br> Tel: +32.2.5055050<br> Fax: +32.2.5055000<br> <a href="http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/nov/2122/fiche_hotel.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.accorhotels.com/...</a><br><br> <b>In short:</b> This hotel is located right in the center of Brussels on the site of the Tour Noire. </td></tr> <tr><td> <h2>Novotel Grand Place</h2> Novotel Brussels Grand Place<br> Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 120<br> 1000 Bruxelles<br> Tel: +3225143333<br> Fax: +3225117723<br> <a href="http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/nl/nov/1030/fiche_hotel.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.accorhotels.com/...</a><br><br> </td></tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Youth Hostels</h1> <table> <tbody> <tr><td> <h2>Bruegel Youth Hostel</h2> Heilig Geeststraat, 2<br> 1000 Brussel<br> Tel: +32.2.5110436<br> Fax: +32.2.5120711<br> <a href="mailto:brussel@vjh.be">brussel@vjh.be</a><br> <a href="http://www.jeugdherbergen.be/brusselE.htm" target="_blank">http://www.jeugdherbergen.be/brusselE.htm</a><br><br> <b>In short:</b> Hotel renewed, modern, a bit dark. Animated area<br> Direct connection by bus, not far from historical center.<br> </td> <td> <h2>Sleep Well Youth Hostel</h2> Rue du Damier, 23<br> 1000 Bruxelles<br> Tel: +32.2.2185050<br> Fax: +32.2.2181313<br> <a href="mailto:info@sleepwell.be">info@sleepwell.be</a><br> <a href="http://www.sleepwell.be" target="_blank">http://www.sleepwell.be</a><br><br> <b>In short:</b> Modern hotel, with lots of people. Good position for metro/bus.<br> </td></tr> <tr><td> <h2>Youth Hostel Génération Europe</h2> Rue de l'Elephant, 4<br> 1080 Brussels<br> Tel: +32.2.4103858<br> Fax: +32.2.4103905<br> <a href="http://www.laj.be/html/en/hostels/europe/aubergeseurope_en01.htm" target="_blank">http://www.laj.be/html/en/hostels/europe/aubergeseurope_en01.htm</a><br><br> <b>In short:</b> A recently renovated hostel, about 35 min. from FOSDEM by bus or tram. </td> <td> <h2>Youth Hostel Jacques Brel</h2> Rue de la Sablonniere, 30<br> 1000 Bruxelles<br> Tel: +32.2.2180187<br> Fax: +32.2.2172005<br> <a href="mailto:brussels.brel@laj.be">brussels.brel@laj.be</a><br> <a href="http://www.laj.be/html/en/hostels/brel/aubergesbrel_en01.htm" target="_blank">http://www.laj.be/html/en/hostels/brel/aubergesbrel_en01.htm</a><br><br> <b>In short:</b> Nice central youth hostel, next to Metro Madou.<br> </td></tr> <tr><td> <h2>2GO4 Quality Hostel</h2> Avenue Emile Jacqmain, 99<br> 1000 Bruxelles<br> Tel: +32.2.2193019<br> Fax: +32.2.2193009<br> <a href="mailto:info@2go4.be">info@2go4.be</a><br> <a href="http://www.2go4.be/" target="_blank">http://www.2go4.be</a><br><br> <b>In short:</b> Nice, new youth hostel, located in the heart of Brussels.<br> </td></tr> </tbody> </table> Accomodation Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:37:10 +0100 gerry 10 at http://archive.fosdem.org/2009