Name: La Vieille Lanterne
Address: 29 Rue Des Grands Carmes, Brussels, BE

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Kristin

Excellent location

Fantastic location, across the street from Mannekin Pis and about a 2 block walk to the main square. Easy commute from at least two train stations.

Numerous waffle, fries, and chocolate shops in spitting distance. Although on a main pedestrian street, everything quieted down before 10pm and so I had no problems sleeping.

You do need to climb stairs to reach your room, so if you have mobility issues or extra large bags, this might not be for you. I travel with a backpack so a non-issue. Staff was very friendly and check-in was easy. I arrived early and they held my bag until the room was ready.

Room included hair dryer, soap, and shampoo. (No conditioner, common in Europe.) Room had a safe. Room was clean, if slightly dated.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Dennis

No air conditioning but fan supplied worked well.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2024

Cecille

Narrow spiral staircase, no kettle in the room so no coffee,

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

It was well located and I was able to sleep well. The owners were very kind but were lacking a little in their organization of organization. I would stay there again if I ever went back to Brussels.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2019

Tia

Cute Place in a Great Location

My mother and I stayed here for two nights (as tourists) and we loved it. The staff member who greeted us was really friendly. She later helped us book our train tickets to Paris, which we greatly appreciated. Our room was basic but cute. The best part of this place is the super convenient location that allows quick access to various points of interest for tourists.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Location is excellent, room clean and staff great. Stairway narrow and a little intimidating when carrying luggage. I would recommend this hotel and stay here again.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

I would not describe this accommodation as a \"Hotel\", it is more on the basis of a Hostel. To begin with, the cover picture should had been much of an indication about the property. The cover picture is what it is, the front of the store that the family also runs. The welcoming & reception area is right outside the store as there is no room inside. One you step inside, it immediately leads you to the rooms by the extremely narrow and steep windy stairs. The room is ok for one person, no more than two. The extra bed that was charged for was nothing else than a very thin mattress cot. The \"double/queen\" bed was two twins put together in a full size bed frame which prompted the mattresses to sink in the middle for not having the adequate size support. The rooms were superficially clean as the bathrooms had mold and the shower drain clogged. There was too much noise from the outside & guests very early in the morning. Needless to say, location did not compensate how uncomfortable this hostel was. It is classified as non-smoking rooms but due to the structure of the building/rooms, there was a lot of cigarette smoke filtering to the rooms which exacerbated my breathing problems. This is probably inappropriate to mention but on the day we needed to pay for the stay, the owner had an extremely unpleasant alcohol breath that it was hard to handle. Being that this place DOES NOT MEET the american (USA) accommodation standards, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT, not even because of location

Family

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2019

Raisa

The rooms are tiny, in very bad need of new furniture , and no elevator have a lot of luggage! the stairs up to the rooms are windy , it is VERY noisy. The street is popular into the late night because of a bar next door , and we had loud conversations floating up to our room both nights until at least 3 am

Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2019

David

3 nights at the EC in Brussels

Nice simple hotel, no wifi!!! No lift. Clean and comfy, and basic. I got there late, and no-one was there, you had to phone and get a code for key box, that was realty difficult to see in the dark. But, you did get an overview of the Mannekin Pis, if that is your thing, and right in the old center

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Small and local

V. Small and cosy hotel right in the heart of Brussels.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2018

Richard

This property is super well-located in the heart of the city, close to everything a tourist needs. The rooms are simple, but clean. Everything work. The woman who runs the place was courteous and helpful.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2018

Anthony James

Great location, good price.

We had a great stay, if there was anything we wanted they tried to accommodate us. Wifi was sketchy but it was fantastic stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Great location but the property is a bit old.

The location is good. However the property is a bit old. No lift. Not worth for money. The lady there is helpful but she didn't know English. Anyway, she would try her best to communicate with you.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2016

ANTONIO

Rooms are very small and the third bed was very uncomfortable.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2015

Robert

The staircase is narrow as typical for the area, and they do warn you about it, so if you don't mind this it's a wonderful place. The ladies are nice and helpful. Great location, I'd definitely stay again.

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Vvery enjoyable hotel in a grett ccity.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

The hotel staff was very friendly and considerate. They helped me carry my heavy suitcase up to the room, call for a taxi when I needed, etc. The street can be a little noisy during the day as Mannekin pis is very close to it but at night it is quite. I would definitely recommend a stay here if you are looking for a clean room w private bathroom but no added frills.

2/10

Poor

22 Oct 2014

Teodoro

DO NOT STAY HERE (nuff said)

DO NOT STAY HERE! I was roomed @308, the AC was leaking and drops are making sound as it falls on the carpet. I made them aware but unable to change my room that night. The next day, a couple was at the reception desk and happened to also had that room 2 nights ago. The hotel management knew about the problem but they still placed me in the defective room. They only want to give me free breakfast. One word for that hotel, UNACCEPTABLE stay. Good thing hotels.com fixed everything that I am so happy about, but the hotel, a walk from everywhere, the location is sketchy, service is bad and just felt taken advantaged of because im a tourist. DO NOT STAY HERE.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Very cute hotel with good staff and in a perfect location. My friend and I stayed in the top floor room and had a view of the Mannekin-Pis. The room was spacious enough (by European standards), though we hardly spent any time in our room. We were asked if we would like to purchase a breakfast, but in the end the breakfast was given to us for free, which was a nice gesture. The only down side is that there is no elevator for those with big, heavy luggage. Would definitely recommend and stay again, though.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2014

Inti

Decent place

Perfect location
Nice staff
A little noisy but not enough to be nuisance

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2024

Nandara

O quarto é bem espaçoso, tudo estava bem limpo, exceto pelo forte cheiro de cigarro. O hotel é super bem localizado, fizemos todos os passeios a pé e isso pra mim foi de grande importância. Me hospedaria novamente nesse hotel com certeza.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2024

Erilene de Fatima

Achei muito bom ficar neste hotel, pq a localização é muito boa. O hotel é confortável e os atendentes são muito amigáveis. Só há um inconveniente, a escada que dá acesso aos quartos é muito estreita dificultando o acesso com malas.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

18 Apr 2024

M

Si non récupération de ma gourde, je ne recommande

Séjour à Bruxelles ….
J’ai oublié une gourde dans la chambre …
Je ne l’ai toujours pas récupéré

Je n’ai pas apprécié la manière dont a été gérée la récupération de ma gourde avec l’hôtel !

Affaire en cours - à suivre …

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2023

Debora

Otima localização

Ótima localização, bom custo-beneficio
Pode ser desafiador para que tem algum problema de locomoção por não ter elevadior e a escada ser bem ingreme e estreita

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2022

Luis Fernando

Excelent Location

The location is very good. Near to the all the main tourist points, only some blocks of the main Plaza. The staff are really nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2022

Jolanda

Cosey and cute. You can't beat a real old style hotel. Next time I will book this again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2022

Edgar

Bien

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2020

Sara

Tuvieron muchos detalles, nos subieron las maletas y nos dejaron un regalazo la Nochevieja y se ofrecieron a guardarnos las maletas el último día.
Nuestra habitación es preciosa y con vistas a Menekeen y cerca de todo. INCREÍBLE!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

一人旅むけかな？

一人旅でブリュッセルの治安も少し心配だったため立地と予算でここに決めましたが、結果正解だったな！と思いました。
ホテルと言え6部屋しかなく、まるで下宿のような感じでしたが、快適に過ごすことができました。
一人旅もしくは女性二人ぐらいで立地重視、多くを求めない人向けのホテルです。
レセプションは1階のお土産屋さんで行うため、お店が開いている時間しか対応できないようです。早朝や夜遅くなる時は事前にチェックされることをオススメします。
ホテルの方(お土産屋さんの方)は気さくで親切でした。

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2019

florence

Le personnel est très aimable et accueillant, l'emplacement est très proche de la grand place ce qui est très pratique pour visiter à pied Bruxelles.La chambre est propre, la douche à revoir, la chambre est exiguë pour 3 personnes, difficile pour circuler. Pas de clim mais un ventilateur... si vous laissez la fenêtre ouverte, il y a beaucoup de bruit car le manneken pis est à 15 m et il y a des bars autour. Donc, cet hotel est très bien pour des personnes qui veulent tout avoir à proximité et qui ne veulent pas un \"relais du silence\"

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Olga la recepcionista es una persona muy amable y lista para ayudar en cualquier momento. Una excelente ubicación del hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2019

Verified traveler

Situation centrale - Bon Accueil - Peu de chambres - Petit déjeuner servi dans la chambre

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Parfaite localisation. je conseille personnel charmant et serviable

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2018

DUBOIS

Trés bon rapport qualité-prix.

Un accueil très convivial. Le quartier est très agréable (plein centre ville). Possibilité de laisser les bagages dans une consigne gratuite le jour du départ (très appréciable).

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2018

Liliana

Muy bien

Excelente ubicación! Desde la ventana se ve el manneken pis, llegas caminando a la gran plaza.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

l'hotel es bien mais pour une personne de mon âge et ayant un problème de marche l'absence d'ascenseur et les escaliers très étroits constituent t des problèmes importants

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2018

fabiano

Apenas para passar a noite.

O hotel é um quarto de apartamento com banheiro. Serve apenas para passar a noite sem qualquer luxo. Com a ressalva q não tem elevador e se tiver malas e difícil de subir.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2018

Emanuel P

Muito feliz em Bruxelas!

O quarto é bem apertado para 3 pessoas. Mas o atendimento e a localização compensaram qualquer desconforto! Perto da estação, da praça central, com muitas lojas, restaurantes, facilidade de deslocamento, lavanderia, etc e etc.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

좋았어요~^^

작지만, 깔끔하고, 아침식사 간단히 저렴하고, 주변이 너무가까워서 좋았어요~

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2017

enrique r

Cerca todo

Muy buena ubicación, cerca todo, muy recomendable

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2016

Paul

klein en knus

Een klein knus hotel direct tegenover de Manneke Pis. Het is heel simpel maar schoon met redelijk wifi. De ligging is echter geweldig. Perfect locatie voor een overnachting in centrum Brussel.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2016

Vincent

hôtel accueillant

Arrivés tardivement, nous ne nous attendions plus à être accueillis. Or, nous l'avons été par une dame très consciencieuse de bien recevoir, qui nous a fourni toutes les informations dont nous avions besoin, notamment sur les prix et espaces de stationnement.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2016

Thiago

Muito bem localizado. Ótimo custo-benefício.

Simples, mas aconchegante. Localizado excelente.
Pessoal atencioso e prestativo.
O único ponto negativo foi o banheiro, pois o aquecedor não funcionava e o chuveiro estava com alguns pontos de entupimento, de tal forma que saia pouca água e espalhada.
No geral, recomendo!

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2016

Elke

Zentral und nett

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und bekamen einen Stadtplan und eine Beschreibung der Sehenswürdigkeiten, die uns interessierten und weitere Empfehlungen. Das Zimmer war klein aber gemütlich und sauber. Über schwer schließbare Fenster haben wir dadurch hinweg gesehen.
Fazit: Jederzeit wieder.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Pessimo

Pessima stanza, piccolissima, non molto pulita illuminata a giorno dal lampione

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Un petit hôtel sympa

Un petit hôtel pas cher bien situé un personnel serviable un quartier bruyant.

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2014

Barbara

Un tres bon rapport qualite/prix.

Plus une pension de famille qu'un hotel. Nous y avons passe un tres agreable sejour :bonne literie, salle de bain recente, petits dejeuners copieux. Un seul bemol: le vitrage n'isole pas vraiment du bruit de la rue . Mais malgre ce desagrement nous y retournerons (avec une paire de bouchons d'oreille au cas ou)

Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Oct 2014

Silvina

aceptable con excelente ubicación

Excelente zona. El hotel es muy chiquito y sin ascensor.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2014

Natalie

Estratégico, limpio y económico

Excelente ubicación si vas en plan de conocer la ciudad y usar la habitación solo para dormir. Precio económico, servicio excelente y personalizado, limpio, agradable y super centrico. Zona muuuuuy llena porque está en frente al Manneken Pis pero no hay molestias con el ruido. Habitaciones muy chiquitas pero acogedoras y no necesitan mas. Wifi gratis y rápido. La señora encargada un amor y habla español también. Seguramente regresaré!

Partner