Snuffel Backpacker Hostel

The Snuffel Hostel is a friendly and social hostel in a good location close to the main attractions. The staff are helpful and can provide advice on things to see and do, but are often very busy. The person working the bar is also the receptionist, so it can take a while to check in if the bar is busy.

The Location

The hostel is easy to find, and not too far from the train station. A bus is advisable though. The buses available from the train station are bus 3 or 13, which go to the market place, and from there it is not too far to walk. There is a bus which goes right out the front, but it comes less often and seems to wind around the whole town before it gets there.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The rooms are clean and tidy, and sheets can be provided if needed. The large room (fourteen beds) can be a bit noisy, but is reasonably spacious for a dorm with so many beds. If you are after a bit more privacy, smaller rooms (four or six beds) are available for an extra cost. If you want a private room, then a four-bed room can be booked as a private. The bathrooms are the biggest letdown. You have to walk through the bar and kitchen, and outside across the courtyard to get to the bathrooms. Once there, the showers are not the best. They have curtains and pull chains, and are not always hot.

Common Spaces

The common places at the hostel are good. The bar is spacious, they have a good variety of Belgian beer, and happy hour provides good value. The bar is a good place to meet other travelers, but can sometimes get a little bit smoky. There are board games to borrow and a library/book swap too. The kitchen is small, but adequate and clean. It has all the essentials for a quick meal.

Summary

Overall this is a decent place to stay and meet other people.

— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
December 2007