Welcome to
The Ash Antwerp
We introduced the concept of hosteling in 2014 and are still the leader in Belgium. We're voted
About the ash
Welcome to The ASH, a vibrant ho(s)tel in the heart of Antwerp, just minutes from Antwerp Central Station.
From social dorms to private rooms, we bring travellers from around the world together in the perfect base to explore the city.
Meet people. Explore Antwerp. Stay at ASH. 🌍
WHY CHOOSE THE ASH?
Centrally located
You're already right in the city center with opportunities to shop, eat, drink, visit museums all around the corner.
Easy acces
Coming by train? It's only a 5 minute walk from the train station to The ASH. Coming by car? Park your car in one of the Park & Ride parkings outside the city and take the tram to our hostel. It stops right in front of us.
24/7 self check-in
We were the first in Belgium to have a fully online check-in process with Flexipass. You can also check-in at our self check-in kiosk or pass by the reception.
Communal areas
Want to cook your own diner? We have a fully equipped kitchen you can use. Want to study or do some work? We have a quiet library where you can sit. Want to play some games? We have a communal chill area.
Free high-speed wifi
Free high-speed wifi acces in the whole building.
Bike rental and storage
You can rent a bike with us or store your own bike in our locked bike storage.
Luggage room
Do you want to explore the city after check-out? No problem. You can leave your luggage in our locked luggage room.
Dormitories
Want to make new friends or come with a group? Book a bed in one of our dorms
Private room
Want a hotel experience? Book one of our private rooms.
Ensuite bathroom
All our rooms have a bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Our 18-bed dorm even has 4 showers and 4 toilets.
Bar ALMA
Probably the best bar in town. Come check out our local beer selection or enjoy a delicious cup of coffee.
Breakfast
Breakfast is not included, but you can enjoy our breakfast buffet.
Not that hungry? You can also grab a coffee and a pastry.
WHAT OUR TRAVELLERS SAY
Oovee
17:58 21 Mar 26
The staff is really friendly and helpful. Room of four was basic and clean, only hand soap was missing but there is soap in the shower so you can use it. There are lockers in the room for valuables. The kitchen has a lot of space and the common areas have books and games as well as good tables with plugs for studying/working, for example. Location is also great. Would recommend.
Rosa D.
13:55 21 Mar 26
I wasn't able to test the rooms due to a problem with Booking.com, but their after-sales customer service resolved my issue very well and really did their job.
VipeRDC
10:26 02 Mar 26
Stayed in a dormatory for 4 people qnd love to share my experience here. The staff is friendly, chill, relaxed. They are open to feedback what they appreciate and take note off to improve. Thats a big plus, just remember to do it respectfull and you ll get the same treatment. The location is superb to go to the city center, what is about 10 away walking and lets not forget its next to a hub for public transport. Busses towards the airports are found there. 10 minutes away from the trainstation (this hub does not create to much sound for a metropolitan area). The lesser part are that the beds are squeaky, they move a lot when you have an upper bunk mate. The common area is chill and met tons of different people with different cultures and backgrounds. Lovely interactions are obvious in a setting like that and joining for beers speaks for itself. I had a great time hope others will have a similar experience as me.
Vishal K.
17:10 28 Feb 26
The rooms here are quite spacious with very clean bathrooms. There is also a nice common area where you can talk to travellers. At the front they have a bar where you will get to socialize with everyone in the evenings. Excellent service and overall top notch hostel.
George H.
09:27 21 Feb 26
Excellent hostel with great facilities in a fairly central location. 3 bed room was very roomy/comfortable, nice little bar area and very good kitchen/communal/library spaces. Very welcoming. Somewhat plain view out onto busy, quite noisy (in morning) road but hardly the end of the world. Altogether a very good hostel.
Kyrill G.
09:41 17 Jan 26
I came here on Thursday. I was greeted very warm and welcome, by Chris and Merel. The service is great. The rooms are very nice and good. Other hostel guests are really kind and great as well. Nobody made it extremely late and not that much noise at all, very considerate people. The kitchen is very big and useful, have two dish washers ,two fridges , two microwaves. I arrived early in morning, way be4 check in time , and Chris already gave me a lot and good recommendations to go to in Antwerpen. Check in is normally from 15:00, my room was already ready at 14:15, which is excellent. Showers are great, and the towel renting is cheaper than in Lisbon. So yes, I really loved it here. The warm, human reception and that of 90% kr more of the very kind guests as well, make this for me, a great hostel. I had mixed dormitory half male, half female.
Cat R.
22:05 22 Dec 25
Basic chill hostel. Cheap and has everything you need.
Location is near the central train station and opera metro and tram stops so it’s easy to get around. There’s a street with casinos nearby, so it’s easy to get late night food, especially if North African/Mediterranean is your favorite. Chinatown and a grocery store are also easy walking distance by the train station.
With the window cracked open for ventilation there is some highway noise but it is quiet enough for a good night’s sleep. Our private room has a large table for working and en-suite bath. The fan doesn’t work in the bathroom and the shower head is broken but usable. The two twin bed configuration is convenient and the comforter isn’t too hot (in December). You can turn off the radiator and crack the window for air. They are strict about no smoking, and use fragrance free laundry detergent on the linens. Our private room was clean and didn’t smell.
In the common area, there is an efficient double kitchen that is free to use, eating and study rooms, and a quiet bar that sells breakfast in the morning and hot chocolate, beer, and wine until 9:30.
Location is near the central train station and opera metro and tram stops so it’s easy to get around. There’s a street with casinos nearby, so it’s easy to get late night food, especially if North African/Mediterranean is your favorite. Chinatown and a grocery store are also easy walking distance by the train station.
With the window cracked open for ventilation there is some highway noise but it is quiet enough for a good night’s sleep. Our private room has a large table for working and en-suite bath. The fan doesn’t work in the bathroom and the shower head is broken but usable. The two twin bed configuration is convenient and the comforter isn’t too hot (in December). You can turn off the radiator and crack the window for air. They are strict about no smoking, and use fragrance free laundry detergent on the linens. Our private room was clean and didn’t smell.
In the common area, there is an efficient double kitchen that is free to use, eating and study rooms, and a quiet bar that sells breakfast in the morning and hot chocolate, beer, and wine until 9:30.
Contact
Reception
Italiëlei 237 - 239, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
Group bookings
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