The Leuven hostel, opened in 2003 (an old school renovated into a modern youth hostel with a cosy patio), is situated in arguably the prettiest city in Belgium. Loads of historical buildings, an amazing city hall, a "beguinage" unlike anything you have ever seen before ...... But also: Marktrock, a huge but cosy city festival in the middle of August; The "Oude Markt", the largest bar of Europe; the Stella Artois brewery .... And Brussels and Antwerp are just a short train ride away!