Accommodation

Mechelen Zandpoort Youth Hostel is located on the edge of Mechelen city center. It's a very modern building with sober, but well equiped rooms.

In the neigbourhood you'll find many cafés and restaurants. This is definitly the place if you want to go for a drink in the evening.

Kenny Duffus visited this hostel and took some pictures of the rooms.

Travel time to event:

• by train: 15 minutes
• by bike: 15 to 20 minutes
• by car: 15 minutes

Available beds: 64

Location on google maps including driving direction for bikers.

No WiFi!

Youth hostel - Domein Roosendael - Sint-Katelijne-Waver

Roosendael is an ancient abbey site which was converted into a private estate in the 19th century. Since 1960 it is a youth hostel for schools and youth associations. Today many different organizations, families, companies biking groups and hikers use it's variant offers.

It's located close to the Akademy campus but is not serviced by public transport, bike rental or car is advised

"Het Koetshuis" is the 18th century building that is reserved exclusively for KDE participants. It has be very recently renovated to the latest comfort with beds for 44 people, on suite bathrooms and even a meeting room.

More pictures can be found on their Dutch language website

Travel time to event:

• by bike: 8 to 10 minutes
• by car: 5 minutes

Available beds: 44

Free WiFi

Google maps link including driving directions

Hotels in Mechelen

If the youth hostels are completely booked or you want more luxureous accommodation, take a look at the website of the tourism office