Set in Ostend and with Oostende Beach reachable within 300 metres, De Ploate Hostel offers a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 1.9 km from Bredene beach, 26 km from Boudewijn Seapark and 27 km from Bruges Train Station. The property is 1.9 km from Mariakerke Beach, and within 1.2 km of the city centre. At the hostel, all rooms include a wardrobe. At De Ploate Hostel the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower. Bruges Concert Hall is 28 km from the accommodation, while Beguinage is 29 km from the property. Ostend - Bruges International Airport is 6 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Hostelling International
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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Ostend, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0


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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1
Low score for Ostend
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C
    Christy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was superb, breakfast was very good as well for a free one. Staff were so friendly and helpful
  • Hoi-fung
    Belgium Belgium
    We stay there for 3 days and everything went smoothly. The room was clean, and it has the basic needs. The (cold) breakfast is included in the price. Hostel offers bread, breakfast cereals, fruits, milk, thee, coffee, milk chocolate. Every basic...
  • Donna
    Belgium Belgium
    Spacious and tidy. Good value for money. Best hostel in the world.
  • Gaki
    Belgium Belgium
    Everything was perfect. Service, breakfast and hygiene
  • L
    Lara
    Belgium Belgium
    The breakfast was diversified, you could eat both salty and sweet and you had a lot of different breads depending on your taste. The staff was welcoming and ready to help and answer all questions... ✨️
  • Maaike
    Belgium Belgium
    Clean hostel, enough space in the rooms, friendly staff, cheap drinks at the bar. Very useful option to take lunch from the breakfast buffet for an additional fee
  • Marco
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Easy check-in, friendly staff, the hostel is great located (10min to train station, 4min to beach, in the city centre) but also calm located. Comfy beds, great value for money. Perfect for broke interrailers
  • Onair2650
    Belgium Belgium
    It has everything you need for a basic, comfortable stay in a hostel. The rooms were clean, and the toilet were clean. The shower room is basic but too small. The breakfast was good enough to start the day.
  • Olga
    Austria Austria
    It is a very nice, clean, comfortable hostel with a very friendly staff and atmosphere. The location is perfect: close to the sea, city centre and railway station. Breakfast is simple but good. I would really recommend this place to stay for a few...
  • Agnieszka
    Belgium Belgium
    Very nice localisation,cleanless,delicious breakfast included in the price,perfect for short stay.Definetely i would return back

Property surroundings

Facilities of De Ploate Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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FAQs about De Ploate Hostel

  • The prices at De Ploate Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • De Ploate Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at De Ploate Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • De Ploate Hostel is 950 yards from the centre of Ostend. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from De Ploate Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.