The new hostel was built on the same site as the old ‘Groeninghe’ hostel, which was closed at the end of 2012 and no longer met modern quality standards.
The new building is characterized by its abstract design, its red impressive walls and large square windows. The initial idea comes from the old walls, that are integrated in the project and links Old with New. Openings in the wall lead you to the patio and the entrance of the hostel. All common areas, such as the reception, bar, self-service restaurant and lounge are on the ground floor where the light spills in through the large windows. The rooms are located on the upper floors, and each floor has a vista, a recreational area where guests can enjoy great views of the city.
A green hostel
A lot of effort went into creating a sustainable and green building. First of all, the hostel has been built with durable materials (wood, concrete…) and is very well insulated. Inside, the hostel has a practical but also energy-saving set-up. All common areas are centralised on the first floor, so this is where most of the action will be during the day. Therefor we have opted for floor heating. Beside that there are other green initiatives such as using rainwater to flush the toilets.
A fun place to stay
The hostel has a total capacity of 123 beds, spread over 38 rooms with en-suite bathrooms. 16 of them are private twin rooms and the dorms have 4 or 6 beds. In order to accommodate international students, 5 single rooms have been adjusted for long term stays. The hostel is accessible for wheelchair users and some of the rooms have adapted beds and bathrooms. Other facilities include 2 meeting rooms, a guest kitchen, luggage storage, lockers and free wifi in the entire building. In all, a modern, comfortable and fun place to stay, tuned to the expectations of a young audience.
Kortrijk, city of design and history
Guests are spoilt with choice of things to do and see in this historical city: scale the iconic Broel Towers and the remains of the medieval city walls; appreciate the striking architecture around Grote Markt, explore Buda Island hugged by the River Leie, along with excellent shopping opportunities. A trip is incomplete without a visit to Flanders Fields, which tell the story of the war, holding great significance for many countries.
With Kortrijk close to the French border, this is an ideal city from which to explore the north of France too – including Lille, which is only half an hour drive away.
Book your stay
Petra Gelaude, the hostel manager, and her staff is looking forward to welcoming you in the new hostel. Reservations can be made online at
www.hihostels.be or via e-mail
kortrijk@vjh.be.
More information:
Tine Depré – Marketing & Communication VJH
Vlaamse Jeugdherbergen (VJH) / HI Belgium - Flanders
Tel: +32 (0)3 232 72 18
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