Auberge de Jeunesse

Liège


Apart from those pesky push-button taps, this is one of Belgium's best-designed HI hostels, a well-run place whose en suite dorms have large in-room lockers (bring your own padlock), plus lamps and USB phone-charging points above each bunk.

The guest kitchen and lounge area remain open even after the well-priced bar has closed. It's in the heart of Outremeuse, a short stroll from the city centre. Exact prices vary by date.


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