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  • 4/5 Chloé T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great bedrooms with bathroom and toilet, it is quite roomy. Bathroom could maybe be cleaner but was ok, not fond of the shower at all but it serves the purpose 😂 Mattress a bit hard. Nice entrance and -1 floor with the lunch space and what looks like reunion rooms. Had breakfast twice in there, there could be more food and choice for picky people, but it is honestly fine.
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  • 5/5 Fish G. 8 months ago on Google • 386 reviews
    Quick overnight stay. Alone in 4 bed room. Large room. Separate toilet stall from shower/wash basin is great design. The hostel and the rooms are austere and minimalist by design. The shower stall could use a holder for shampoo and soap. The free breakfast was was decent although the coffee was weak. Great location neqr the main rourist thoroughfare. Free luggage storage but l it's shared with others. Also goes by name of World Youth Hostel.

  • 5/5 Jess C. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing hostel it is one of the best places I've ever stayed . Its in the middle of Antwerp Belgium , their staff are really helpful and accommodating, the food is good , the rooms are clean and modern , its within walking distance of many monuments , shops , tourist attractions and markets , its wifi is good , it has amazing views and a rooftop terrace ,they rent scooters to ride on at a good price and Lastly its very quite inside to allow you to rest in peace.
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  • 2/5 Dion P. 2 years ago on Google
    Prison-like rooms with no decorations. Shower you have to press every 10 seconds. WiFi is free but terrible. The sheets are stinky. And the breakfast was just not enjoyable. The staff was nice though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 XIAO H. 2 years ago on Google
    Really clean room, well-organized service, wonderful reception, good location in a quiet corner, beautiful rooftop and nightbar open until 1am. I’ll definitely recommend this place with my friend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose De La C. 2 years ago on Google
    I stayed at Hostel Pulcinella for a few a few days and I had a wonderful experience. The staff was awesome, friendly and made my stay feel at home. Great location, near center and many cool pubs, restaurants, boardwalk.

  • 5/5 Vincent 2 years ago on Google
    Nice room and friendly staff !

  • 4/5 Paul K. 3 years ago on Google
    Really clean, modern hostel in urban style. I like the roof top. The breakfast offer could bei more extensive.

  • 5/5 matin N. 2 years ago on Google
    great location and amazing staff

  • 4/5 Fruzsina G. 2 years ago on Google
    It is a good place for young people to stay in Antwerp.

  • 5/5 MD AKIB SHAHRIAR K. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent management and service in affordable cost. Perfect place for students.

  • 5/5 Shannon B. 2 years ago on Google
    Super location, breakfast included, clean.

  • 5/5 Roman M. 4 years ago on Google
    We’ve just checked in and already regret we can not stay longer! This is a fantastic place! The receptionist went out of her way to help us park our motorbikes and our room is super nice with a great view. Will definitely come back!

  • 5/5 sabine s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Price performance super ? (Original) Preis Leistung super ?

  • 4/5 Niels L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Modern and clean. Flexible when booking large groups. (Original) Modern en proper. Flexibel bij reservatie van grote groepen.

  • 5/5 Saskia W. 4 years ago on Google
    It was lovely showers like swimming pools lockers like swimming pools it's like a hostel swimming pool with no pool I like pools.

  • 4/5 Céline C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impeccable room, calm place. Very good, a bit too hot with the bay windows of the rooms, but I think it would have been everywhere (Original) Chambre impeccable, lieu calme. Très bien, un peu trop chaud avec les baies vitrés des chambres, mais je pense que ça aurait été partout pareil

  • 1/5 leobino A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It does not have air conditioning or fresh air intakes. They do not clean the bathrooms daily. (Original) No tiene aire acondicionado ni entradas de aire fresco. No limpian los baños diario.

  • 5/5 Massimo O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent solution for families and groups. Nice rooms, great breakfast and above all a great location to get around Antwerp (Original) Ottima soluzione per Famiglie e Gruppi. Belle camere, ottima colazione e soprattutto ottima posizione per girare Antwerp

  • 1/5 Rick van R. 4 years ago on Google
    Drama service.

  • 5/5 Inness B. 1 year ago on Google
    Modern design! Night cafe ! Young people atmosphere! Like for first view) good and enough space to work) board game night every Saturday

  • 4/5 Leni B. 6 months ago on Google
    Welcoming hostel. Such a nice location thats its realy sad that they don't have a terrace. The square is such a nice place to sit. Would be nice to have some tables outside. Therefore 1 star less. ;)

  • 2/5 jojokokelonie 5 months ago on Google
    -Good service -Decent location -Rooms weren't clean -Sheets had stains -Bike storage was small

  • 4/5 hope c. 8 months ago on Google
    The building was designed very well. However, the managing team could be better to make the service as good as how the building looks. Would be nice if the graphic design of the room card holder match the level of design of the building.

  • 5/5 JENNY J. 9 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Very new/modern rooms, the nicest and cleanest hostel I’ve been to. The breakfast is very good quality with a variety of options and lovely juice. The central location is perfect to go and find restaurants or bars and only a 10 minute walk away from the city hall square/cathedral. Would recommend

  • 4/5 Mark B. 11 months ago on Google
    Hostel type hotel, multi occupancy rooms. Close to city centre and all the attractions.

  • 4/5 Okan Y. 11 months ago on Google
    It would be much nicer if there were soap and hair dryer in the rooms as well

  • 5/5 Halowolfie 1 year ago on Google
    Great affordable accommodation. It offers good service from friendly staff. We had no need for questions but were ensured we could ask for anything we'd need to know. Cleaning service was a little eager and knocked twice to clean when not needed but that's more s pro than a con if you ask me.

  • 3/5 Cande C. 1 year ago on Google
    The place was tidy but it’s very minimalistic. Literally no hand soap is given. Not even a hair drier. Many complaints about it

  • 4/5 Peter A. 5 years ago on Google
    As someone said. Pros and Cons. The dinner we had was fantastic though the breakfast was a little bit measly for a Vegan. The lunch we were gifted was an orange, a juice box and a tiny pastry I couldn't eat! Not being able to find a cash point nearby left me hungry all the day. The staff were all lovely and the place was immaculately clean. Location is spot on as well. Rooms are comfortable enough though having never been in a hostel I was surprised to find no towels supplied for free. Also the pillows are a bit odd. At least the WiFi is very good. Despite all this it was definitely a pleasant stay that I could recommend were anyone in Antwerp!

  • 5/5 Tom .. 1 year ago on Google
    I have came here to stay, multiple times in the past 4 years, always a good stay, if there was a problem, it was the people in the rooms, nothing hostel related.

  • 5/5 Ole Bernt L. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want a modern, very clean hostel with a good location, this one might be what you are looking for.

  • 4/5 Toby C. 1 year ago on Google
    It's everything you'd expect from a hostel at a reasonable price. The breakfast could do with several improvements

  • 4/5 Luc K. 1 year ago on Google
    Location is great and so was the staff. The Room (bedroom for 4 with private bathroom) was nice and spacious and also clean. I struggled with the shower though :D The beds were too hard for my liking but for a few nights not too bad. The entire hostel seems to be very warm and stuffy in the summer (although it was only around 20*C outside). Worst thing though was that we were eaten alive by mosquitos - did not experience anything quite like this in a city. Definitely bring something to fight them off…

  • 4/5 Truckis 1 year ago on Google
    Great hostel! Super clean and very eco friendly. The location is very good, close to shops, restaurants, and the city center. The hallways have a loud echo so you can hear everything from your room.

  • 4/5 Vanessa M. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was friendly and the location perfect for a stay in Antwerp. Everything was within walking distance. The continental breakfast was okay with a sufficient choice of food (bread, yogurt, cheese, ham, eggs and cereals). The room was spacious but unfortunately a bit dirty and dusty. Recommended for a short on budget stay in Antwerp.

  • 1/5 Heureux M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) "Hotel" (rather hostel) very bad, except the location because close to the shopping street. (Original) « Hôtel » (plutôt auberge) très mauvais, à part l’emplacement car tout près de la rue commerçante.

  • 5/5 Covax 6 years ago on Google
    I frequently visit Pulcinella (about once every 1 or 2 weeks) for a social gathering. It's a beautiful structure in the center of Antwerp. The hostel has a very cozy cafeteria/bar with plenty of tables, chairs and a couch where you can sit down, socialize and have something to eat or drink. You're also free to ask to heat or warm up food you brought of your own. (By good manners I often order a consumption along with it) There's also a guitar and piano if you want to jam a bit. What makes Pulcinella such a unique hostel is that the personnelle is always exceptionally friendly, hospitable and willing to help. They're the real heart of Pulcinella.

  • 2/5 Marta M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Apart from breakfast and location, it was not an experience to repeat. The beds have no comfort at all and the bathroom looked dirty and run-down. For the price paid for one night I don't recommend it. (Original) Tirando o pequeno almoço e a localização,não foi uma experiência a repetir. As camas não têm conforto nenhum e o wc parecia sujo e degradado. Pelo preço pago para uma noite não recomendo.

  • 5/5 Anne-Marie D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very welcoming and very clean (Original) Très accueillant et très propre

  • 3/5 Kamil Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For young people and people passing through (Original) Pour les jeunes et les gens de passage

  • 5/5 Pauline G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The rooms are suitable. The breakfast is delicious and varied. There is an elevator and stairs. The lounge is very large and there is a piano, a guitar and a TV. (Original) Die Zimmer sind passend.Das Frühstück ist sehr lecker und vielfältig.Es gibt einen Fahrstuhl und eine Treppe.Der Aufenthalts Raum ist sehr groß und es gibt ein Klavier, eine Gitarre und einen Fernseher.

  • 4/5 Rieneke Van M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice youth hostel in the big city. Great staff and rooms, you are kindly helped. There are lockers available, just like a lift and there is a cozy bar downstairs. There are also many different types of rooms, with excellent beds. Recommended for a stay in the city. It is a youth hostel, so keep in mind groups o.i.d. (Original) Fijn jeugdherberg in de grote stad. Prima personeel en kamers, je word vriendelijk geholpen. Er zijn kluisjes aanwezig, net als een lift en er is een gezellige bar beneden. Ook zijn er heel veel verschillende soorten kamers, met prima bedden. Aanrader voor een verblijf in de stad. Het is wel een jeugdherberg, dus houd rekening met groepen o.i.d.

  • 1/5 Carolien B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very boring and chilly hostel. Bed and breakfast is fine, but hostel has no atmosphere and appearance at all. Location is good. Would rather pay a little more than go here again (Original) Erg saai en kil hostel. Bed en ontbijt is prima, maar hostel heeft totaal geen sfeer en uitstraling. Ligging is goed. Betaal liever iets meer dan hier nog een keer naar toe te gaan

  • 5/5 George B. 4 years ago on Google
    Luv it. Clean, friendly, good price

  • 4/5 Stephane V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly welcome and good service in the heart of the city. ? (Original) Accueil sympathique et bonne prestation au coeur de la ville. ?

  • 4/5 Jens M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bicycle accommodation. Located in the city center. (Original) Fahrrad Unterbringung. Liegt in der Innenstadt.

  • 5/5 jurgen de w. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good location to stay and discover Antwerp at a budget affordable price. (Original) Goede ligging om te verblijven en Antwerpen te ontdekken aan een budget voordelig prijs.

  • 5/5 Zaki S. 4 years ago on Google
    Place is super clean and location is great, love the decor

  • 5/5 Andre V. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to crash the night.... the breakfeast is simply but very delicius

  • 4/5 Ida O. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice, friendly, helpfull staff at all hours. I'm a big fan of the board game nights they held while I was there. Cleaning standards leave something to desire.

  • 5/5 Marciano Z. 4 years ago on Google
    I got everything what i needed for less.

  • 3/5 ANDERSON M. 5 years ago on Google
    This hostel has pros and cons: Pros •it is very clean •it is in a convenient location close to city center. Cons • breakfast is served, but it is a simple breakfast with bread, ham and cheese. • there is no air conditioning.

  • 5/5 Mariana R. 5 years ago on Google
    excellent location: near to bars and 8 min from de historical center. nice breakfast, nice staff, really nice bedrooms and bath. everything looks new and the bar is also quite cool with good prices. if you come to the city by car you can park for free in a square that is located 10min walking from de hostel

  • 3/5 Roel A. 4 years ago on Google
    Basic. But ok.

  • 5/5 Saptarshi B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice. Less than 2 mins to Goenenplatz. Very clean, very comfortable with complimentary breakfast.

  • 3/5 Martym O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good breakfast, bedrooms as you expect but no atmosphere. At the bar you will be looked away rather than helped ... (Original) Goed ontbijt, slaapkamers zoals je verwacht maar verder geen sfeer. Bij de bar wordt je eerder weggekeken dan geholpen...

  • 5/5 Jimmy De W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Basic facilities, but really a perfect location. Within walking distance of all tourist spots. Highly recommended (Original) Basisfaciliteiten, maar echt een perfecte ligging. Op loopafstand van alle touristische plekken. Zeker een aanrader

  • 3/5 Sander A. 4 years ago on Google
    Prison vibe.

  • 5/5 Son B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic hostel (Original) Fantastische hostel

  • 4/5 Phate90 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visited in October 2019. Had a 4 person room. Equipment for a hostel completely sufficient. Own bathroom and toilet (separate rooms) had been available. Location of course central and great. Within a few minutes you are in the center of the city and can go to one of the many restaurants or have a drink at one of the many (fancy) bars. Breakfast is more than enough. A little cooperation from the visitors is set. So you have to coat your own bed (covers are provided.) These are clean and impeccable - in our opinion you do not have to bring your own sheets). Staff is friendly and accommodating. If you are looking for a central hostel which is inexpensive, here is in good hands. (Original) Besucht im Oktober 2019. Hatten ein 4 Personen Zimmer. Ausstattung für ein Hostel völlig ausreichend. Eigenes Bad und Klo (separate Räume) vorhanden gewesen. Location natürlich zentral und toll. Innerhalb von wenigen Minuten ist man im Zentrum der Stadt und kann zu einem der zahlreichen Restaurants essen gehen oder sich einen Drink bei einer der vielen (ausgefallenen) Bars bestellen. Frühstück ist mehr als ausreichend. Auf ein wenig Mitarbeit vom Besuchern wird gesetzt. So muss man sein Bett selber überziehen (überzüge werden zur Verfügung gestellt. Diese sind sauber und einwandfrei - laut unserer Meinung muss man Keine eigene Bettbezüge mitnehmen). Personal ist freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wer ein zentrales Hostel sucht welches kostengünstig ist, ist hier gut aufgehoben.

  • 5/5 Lutgarde Van den B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic welcome in this fantastic youth hostel, in the heart of the city. Keep it up, Pulcinella team, doing well! (Original) Fantastische ontvangst in deze fantastische jeugdherberg, hartje stad. Doe zo verder, Pulcinella team, goed bezig!

  • 5/5 Lil R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very chic (Original) heel chique

  • 5/5 roger c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean youth hostel at very correct price (Original) Propere jeugdherberg tegen zeer correcte prijs

  • 2/5 Jindřich �. 4 years ago on Google
    Cold and washable as tombstone. Rubber pillow sheets, really? You could oversleep but you are going to leave this place asap.

  • 4/5 Wojciech C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great hostel in central Antwerpen. Good breakfast also for gluten free people's.

  • 5/5 Pierre G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The rooms are clean, the building is well placed, and it's cheap. To recommend (Original) Les chambres sont propres, le bâtiment est bien placé, et c'est pas cher. À recommander

  • 5/5 Emily's a. 4 years ago on Google
    Great hostel. Also the bar serves free tap water... A rare thing in Belgium!

  • 2/5 Hielke E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Meurde a bit but Konde also my friends (Original) Meurde een beetje maar dat konde ook m'n vrienden zijn

  • 4/5 René C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For seniors, a pleasant experience, sober, just, orderly, friendly ... (Original) Voor senioren, een prettige ervaring, sober, net, ordelijk, vriendelijk ...

  • 2/5 dj l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ok it is a hostel but has to be the same bed and undo when starting from the room out we pay for the service ... outrageous! No towels no shampoo to a small shower ... too expensive for what it is hearty breakfast (Original) Ok que ça soit un auberge de jeunesse mais a la à faire soit même son lit et le défaire quand on part de la chambre hors qu'on paie pour le service... scandaleux ! Pas d'essuie pas de shampoing pour faire une petite douche... trop chers pour ce que c'est Déjeuner copieux

  • 1/5 monica martinez g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very loud, people totally drinking screaming and hitting the hall at 4 in the morning. I don't recommend it (Original) Muy ruidoso,gente totalmente bebida gritando y dando golpes por el pasillo a las 4 de la madrugada.No lo recomiendo

  • 5/5 Aukje van G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service, spacious and clean room, and large building with a nice lounge. Located in the heart of Antwerp between very nice alternative shopping streets. Very friendly staff! (Original) Goede service, ruime en schone kamer, en groot gebouw met een fijne lounge. Ligt in hartje Antwerpen tussen ontzettend leuke alternatieve winkelstraatjes. Heel vriendelijk personeel!

  • 4/5 Fabienne P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great hostel. Little decor, but I don't think that's that important. Good breakfast. Too bad you don't get fitted sheets, only sheets. (Original) Prima hostel. Weinig aankleding, maar dat vind ik niet zo belangrijk. Goed ontbijt. Jammer dat je geen hoeslakens krijgt, maar alleen lakens.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • ✓ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓ Free breakfast
    • ✓ Kid-friendly
    • ✓ Kitchen in all rooms
    • ✓ Bar
    • ✗ Pool
    • ✗ Pet-friendly

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