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Hostel Bruegel vs Hotel Retro
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Brussels — score, location, comfort and price.
Hostel Bruegel and Hotel Retro in Brussels: neck and neck, shaped by a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Brussels — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Hostel Bruegel (69.14/100) and Hotel Retro (68.4/100) are separated by just 0.74 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Hostel Bruegel
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Choose Hotel Retro
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Hostel Bruegel | Hotel Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.10 | 84.60 |
| Value | 85.97 | 63.24 |
| Location | 85.64 | 72.00 |
| Comfort | 16.60 | 63.60 |
| Services | 40.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 69.14 | 68.4 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Hostel Bruegel takes Reputation by 3.5 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Hostel Bruegel takes Value by 22.73 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Hostel Bruegel takes Location by 13.64 points — noticeably ahead.
Comfort: Hotel Retro takes Comfort by 47 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Hotel Retro takes Services by 10 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Hostel Bruegel
EUR 34
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Hotel Retro
EUR 81
Standard Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Free WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Hostel Bruegel
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsRestaurantWifi in all areas
Only Hotel Retro
24-hour front deskBaggage storageCCTV outside propertyElevatorHeatingTerrace