Hotel Sabina - Brussels

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Unit is newly renovated. We asked for a double bed but we were given an additional twin bed. Room is very clean. Toilet (very small but very clean) is separated from the shower. Location is very convenient. Walkable to all "must sees". Staff is very accommodating and helpful. Highly recommended.

Guest name: JT, USA

Average rating:  6.2

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

The hotel room was, even if perfectly clean, a bit run down: Very old wall papers, smelling oldish, some broken furniture (including the stability of the bed). Anyhow it is central and clean and well-connected by subway, therefore ok if you are looking for a simple room in central Brussels. Free wireless internet available in the hotel lobby.

Guest name: MW, Italy

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Sep 2007

European small room and bathroom. We wanted clean and low price. This hotel met that need. Continental breakfast could have used more variety.

Guest name: JB, USA

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

Buen hotel, teniendo en cuenta lo caro que está Bruselas en general. A pié de la estación son 20 minutos reales. Bastante bien ubicado, con una metro muy cercana. Vale la pena.

Guest name: Giancarlo Munevar, Italy

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2007

Near to the city center (15 min. walking). Quiet. Easy parking in the hotel street (whitout any fee).

Guest name: Ettore Gazzano, Italy

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

We had a couple of problems on checking in. First we had booked two rooms, a triple for our three children (17, 14 & 9) and a single for us. We found the rooms to be miles away from each other, one on the ground floor and one on the third. Then we asked for hotel parking, the main reason we had booked this hotel, and was told there wasn't any as we hadn't reserved. There had been no opportunity to reserve parking on Venere.com. As it turned out, being Saturday, we only had to pay three hours on a meter outside (€5) and Sunday was free, so it was half the price and closer than reserved parking would have been anyway. And the staff were very friendly, apologetic and helpful and did their best with our English irritation, so it was hard to stay annoyed for long. Don't arrive with a car in the week without reserving parking first though. (meters are expensive, but nothing like as bad as London) Apart from this, the breakfast was good and the area quiet but close to the centre, and was comfortable if a bit tatty, but we can't complain for the price. And Brussels itself was surprisingly lovely - people friendly, food brilliant and wonderfully charming place - don't believe ignorant stereotypes, it's not at all boring.

Guest name: Joseph Lacey, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jun 2007

I was perfectly happy with the good ratio of price and quality as well as with the friendliness of the hotel staff!

Guest name: Stefan Gradmann, Germany

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in May 2007

+Nice hotel, helpful people, well-located, and the most important it is very clean. The breakfast room-very coquette!!!and the breakfast good indeed!!! I warmly recommend you this hotel.

Guest name: Otilia Cristina Trandafir, Italy

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Group

stayed in May 2007

Good hotel, not far from city centre (~15 minute walk to Grand Place), very near Madou station. In a quiet area so good for sleeping but not good for finding restaurants. Reception was helpful and friendly. Room was big, bathroom was small but OK. Room was clean. Rate included continental buffet breakfast. We enjoyed our stay. It was a great deal for the price.

Guest name: Annette Alcasabas, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Dec 2006

It is the second time I go to Bruxelles and it is the second time I sleep at Sabina. It is OK. Low-frills but not too expensive. I have to say that the rooms are clean but their decoration is really sad. The breakfast is also poor. On the upside the rooms are quiet and also this time I had no problems of any kind with my staying/booking/paying. The employee was kind. Basically, expect to find the same quality level of the average UK bed and breakfast (but without the torture of having to adapt to separate taps, thank god :-) The location is very good: walking distance from La Grand Place, where you can find a couple of good restaurants to eat mussles (try La Moule Sacree in Rue de Chapeliers or any of the other nearby restaurants), walking distance from the EU district (Rue de la Loi) and 5 minutes away from the tube station. Also, there are a lot of unexpensive restaurants near the hotel, without having to walk downtown.

Guest name: Paolo Torroni, Italy

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2006

Sistemazione tranquilla, non distante dalla fermata metro Madou. Ristoranti e birrerie nella zona (non troppo centrale, ma comoda per arrivarci in pochissime fermate metro). Colazione mediamente varia. Ambiente familiare. Ascensore per salire ai piani.

Guest name: DM, Italy

Average rating:  5.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2006

This hotel is located a bit out of the way from the main tourist areas of Brussels, but it's still very accessable, and the Grand Place and Central Station are both close enough to walk easily. The service is friendly, but limited. And, the hotel itself is desperately in need of renovations. Our 4th-floor room smelled badly of sewage and mildew most of the time, and the carpets were quite dirty. That being said, the towels, linens, and bathroom were all quite clean, and it was hard to argue with the price. I'm not sure if I'd stay at the Sabena again, but overall, it was no worse than I'd expected it to be.

Guest name: Thomas Kurland, USA

Average rating:  7.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2006

This is the first time we stayed here.We had trouble finding it bc on the map we printed was all wrong.But with the real good map of Brussels it is easy to find.Just not really 5 minute walk,rather like 10min walk from the train station.The room was top floor,no air conditioning nor fan.Not recommendable to older people while young travelers who spend most of the time outside the room could survive there.The breakfast was OK but not too much to choose from,no salami or meat in general.The staff was polite and helpfull.

Guest name: David Kozub, Czech Republic

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2006

While it seemed a bit rough at first, it seems they trying to upgrade the property and it is on the edge of a very nice area. Overall a very good value.

Guest name: Kent Vanderbundt, USA

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Group

stayed in Mar 2006

Buono il rapporto qualità/prezzo. Certamente non è un hotel super lussuoso, ma confortevole e giovanile. Indicato per soggiorni brevi. Camere (e sopratutto il bagno) spartane, ma in generale pulito. Moquette sul pavimento e carta da parati non sono certamente un punto a favore della struttura. Colazione discreta, anche se non troppo abbondante. L'hotel è vicino alla fermata "madou" del metro, la zona è tranquilla e pulita. Il centro è raggiungibile a piedi.

Guest name: Luca Dittamo, Italy

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

We only stayed one night here but the staff were very nice, the location is great, 2 minutes from the underground. Our room was small but very clean and for the price it was a great find.

Guest name: AM, Ireland

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jan 2006

Low-frills and small hotel, ideal for a decent but cheap stay. My room was tiny but not uncomfortable. Employees kind and competent. No problems at all with booking, price, noise, taxi, breakfast, invoice, CC payment, whatever needed. Not too far from Grand Place (15 minutes walking distance), surroundings also ok. Ideal for a one day visit to the EU district (Schumann, Rue de la Loi, Charlemagne). Definitely good value for the price.

Guest name: Paolo Torroni, Italy

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jan 2006

No problems, pleasant rooms, good buffet breakfast,convenient location , both to Gare du Midi and city centre.

Guest name: JK, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Dec 2005

Value for money in a bed and breakfast style hotel 2 minutes from the Metro.I did not use the dining room or bar.The staff were efficient,friendly and eager to please.Only prob was the hairdryer fell apart alot and no door on bathroom.Do Not Disturb signs would be appreciated for cleaners.I would happily stay again.

Guest name: Elizabeth Hextall, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2005

Es un Hotel pequeño pero confortable fuimos 4 chicas y solo estubimos en el hotel para dormir, pero hay que decir que esta bastante centrico y al lado de una parada de metro así que esta muy buen situado.

Guest name: NC, Spain

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

a very comfortable hotel only two stops on the metro from Brussels Nord Station and about 15 mins walk from the Grande Plasse. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room small but clean. Altogether a very nice place for a reasonable price.

Guest name: Kay Thomas, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

Hotel Sabina is very conveniently located: five minutes walk from metro station Madou (seven stops from Gare de Midi), walking distance to museum area and city centre (Grand Place) and with a charming square (Place de Liberte) with open air cafés around the corner. The hotel itself, a pleasant old residential building with renovated rooms and facilities, is small but convenient, with friendly staff, clean and quiet rooms and appropriate breakfast. We found the price/quality relation very good and are ready to stay there at any time again.

Guest name: Britta Girgensohn-Minker, Germany

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jul 2005

The most amazing apartment in Prague!

Guest name: JY, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Aug 2005

A good location, within walking distance of most sites of interest, and comfortable rooms make this a nice place to stay in a beautiful city.

Guest name: Ben Silk, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2005

Good clean rooms with excellent no cooking breakfast. Noisy - had to be in by 11.00pm - next door came in at 1.30am.

Guest name: NW, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2005

Excellent hotel.

Guest name: Jonas Sundén, Sweden

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Mar 2005

A good hotel at that price! A quiet neighborhood and a decent standard.

Guest name: Geir Taugbøl, Norway

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2005

Ottimo hotel per il rapporto qualità/prezzo. Ubicazione discreta, 5 min di metro dalla grand place. Stanze decisamente piccole, ma pulite.

Guest name: LM, Italy

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jan 2005

Sabina was clean and in a great area. The breakfast was good, too. I highly recommend this hotel!

Guest name: LD, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Aug 2004

Per quanto riguarda la stanza nessun problema: è pulita, luminosa. Forse il cesso un po' piccolo ma ho visto di peggio! La posizione è invece un po' al di fuori dal centro: sono 5 min a piedi da Leidsplein, 15-20 min dalla Dam. All'accoglienza siamo stati accolti con molta freddezza, forse perchè temevano il peggio da un gruppi di ragazzi italiani!!!

Guest name: Filippo Venere, Italy

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2004

It is right beside a metro stop which was helpful in getting to and from the train station. Nice bars near the hotel but not too near. 10 minute walk to centre of town. It was a nice stay.

Guest name: SC, Ireland

Average rating:  4.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Mar 2004

poor breakfast

Guest name: DC, Italy

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jan 2004

close to underground station, walking distance to central square, friendly staff, very good choice

Guest name: RM, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Dec 2003

We enjoyed our stay but the room was very small and the matresses not that firm but on the upside the room was very clean plus the linen was always clean crisp and starched! The location was central for sightseeing but the neighborhood was scruffy and the exterior of the hotel was not pretty - yet the interior of the hotel was charming and welcoming.

Guest name: Aminah Garza, USA

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Dec 2003

the staff is nice and helpful.

Guest name: Mandy Man Teng Liu, United Kingdom