Name: Hotel 3 Paardekens
Address: Begijnenstraat, 3, Mecheln, 2800, BE

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

christinmark

This hotel is great right in the Centre of Mechelen so everywhere is accessible we love it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Mark

A really fun place to stay in the best part of town.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Good but not great

The hotel entrance, corridors and room are nicely decorated. Staff was welcoming and helpful. However, the room was dusty, we found cobwebs by the windows in the room and bathroom, and the top of the bathroom window was missing the curtain so we could be seen from other buildings.
Also, as a suggestion, change the shower door to open inward, to allow bigger people to access it more easily.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2025

christinmark

ChristineMark

We love staying here it’s right in the middle of Mechelen nice comfortable rooms so close to everything shops, bars, restaurants

Business

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2024

Paul

Great base for exploring Mechelen!

Fantastic central location in a quiet side street off of the main square. Clean and modern rooms, friendly receptionist, great value. Would definitely stay here again. Recommended!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Nicolas

Clean, safe, quiet, friendly, walkable.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2024

amanda

It was a pleasant, clean hotel. The staff were helpful. I did not have the breakfast, but if I were to go again I'd probably have it, as eating breakfast out in Mechelen is not that cheap.

Self

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2024

Diego

Erro na reserva

Completely disappointed with this hotel! Due to a website error, I ended up making 3 reservations because they asked me to confirm my card without knowing! I arrived at the hotel and the receptionist said that I had 3 rooms reserved! I didn't know anything about this! I always go to Mechelen alone and I always get a room! They cancelled a reservation and charged me for 2! They didn't have the good sense to cancel! I'm going to post this incident on the Tomorrowland page so that people are aware and don't suffer this loss too! Coincidentally, I spoke to a guest who told me that this happened to her too! So I can say that my stay was terrible and I don't recommend this hotel to anyone!

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2024

Diego

Completely disappointed with this hotel! Due to a website error, I ended up making 3 reservations because they asked me to confirm my card without knowing! I arrived at the hotel and the receptionist said that I had 3 rooms reserved! I didn't know anything about this! I always go to Mechelen alone and I always get a room! They cancelled a reservation and charged me for 2! They didn't have the good sense to cancel! I'm going to post this incident on the Tomorrowland page so that people are aware and don't suffer this loss too! Coincidentally, I spoke to a guest who told me that this happened to her too! So I can say that my stay was terrible and I don't recommend this hotel to anyone!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2024

vincent

Onthaal zelden aanwezig, incheken via zuster hotel zo’’n 500m verder. Wel handige digitale toegang voor voordeur en kamerdeur. Start 2e overnachting handdoeken en bed niet opgemaakt, handdoeken gezocht in het hotel maar snachts niemand aanwezig. Spijtig géén airco op de kamer, lekker ontbijt en pal in het midden van het centrum van de stad met parking op 50meter

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2024

Valerija

Be prepared that the room is super small and does not have the air con. The room remains dirty throughout your stay because the staff only come to change towels and dispose of trash. Of course you can close your eyes to all this, If you only stay for one night sleep.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2024

Christine

ChristineMark

This is a fantastic hotel we’ve stayed here lots of times. Right in the city so convenient really lovely staff always

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2024

christinmark

ChristineMark

This hotel is fabulous fantastic location and lovely rooms

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2023

Daniel

Business trip

enjoyed a two night stay at the hotel in a good location. Plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. Check in was smooth with the friendly receptionist and very helpful. they e-mailed your room details with access to the room using your phone which worked easily.
The room was very warm but fans were on hand to help cool the room down. The bed was comfortable and was able to sleep. Breakfast room is on the third floor with great views of the cathedral. std continental breakfast with plenty of choice available.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2023

christinmark

ChristineMark

We love staying here, handy to everything, exceptional! They do however have a new system with keys on the internet our key expired at 8,28 checkout isn’t until 11 so we were locked out

Business

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2023

Amy

It was clean but a few things were missing or broken. The key holder to turn the lights on fell off the wall when I checked in. It was loose my whole stay. The \"curtain\" in the upper window of the bathroom was missing which was just a nuisance as it let light in at night. But the next morning as I was getting ready, I looked up and made eye contact with a man working on the roof of the building across the alley while putting my makeup on. Luckily I was fully clothed, but he was able to see into my whole bathroom. Housekeeping found a curtain to put up but they're fairly transparent. Lastly there is no tea kettle or any source of hot water for your own tea or coffee. As a long-term traveler I can't afford to go out for coffee every day and it was a big negative for me. If would be nice, even in the lobby, to have hot water.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2022

Dominic

It is a clean spartan hotel very close to Mechelen Cathedral and central square. The hotel is usually unattended, check in is at Hotel Elizabeth nearby. The single bed was narrow and there are no tea and coffee facilities.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2021

John

Lovely place

Lovely hotel, well situated to enjoy the town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2021

Sikander

It was a good experience

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2020

Bridget

Breakfast is adequate, but the hotel lacks some amenities such as coffee making in rooms.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2019

christinmark

ChristineMark

This hotel is lovely very welcoming with a tasteful fitout great location right by the Cathedral in Mechelen it’s Centre Aldo there is a fantastic Italian restaurant next door we love it!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2019

Carole

Nice location. Nice staff. Shame about the room.

Nice staff. Great location but shame about the housekeeping and room. Stayed 5 nights and expected my bed linen to be changed at least once during my stay but unfortunately not. Mattress just on a base and kept sliding off during the night which meant nearly falling out of bed. Large bathroom towels not always given and toiletries a little sparse.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2019

Matt

Great little hotel.

Great little hotel in the middle of a beautiful city with friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is very convenient to restaurants, bars, cafes, open late options, easy check in @ 2pm, great breakfast offered on 3rd floor every morning, parking is easily accessible in the garage.

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2019

Matt

Lovely hotel, great spot

Nice, small, friendly and convenient spot in the middle of a beautiful city. The Italian restaurant next door (L'Artista) is well worth a visit too.

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2019

Matt

Lovely hotel in a great location.

I've been to the hotel three times now on business and had a great stay every time.

The location is fantastic, close to the stunning medieval square and a number of times my room has had a great view of the cathedral (though you can hear the bell, so if you are super-sensitive to noise maybe this is not the hotel for you).

It's clean, well run with friendly service and the breakfast is good. The pizzeria next door (I'Artista) is very nice and there are lots of nice bars a short walk away.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2018

ed

the hotel is in a great location, close to everything. The only negative thing is that it doesn't have AC and they don't provided a fan, which is not good because your force to open the window and it gets really loud when people area walking outside late at night and early in the morning. Other then that it was a great hotel, really clean and the staff was nice.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2017

gromit

good location

I found the noise in the hotel quite bad both within the hotel and noise from outside. The sound proofing is almost non existent so dont stay here if you want a good nights sleep.

The room itself was very small, but comfortable enough.

Also there was no hot water on the last morning which wasnt acceptable.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Good clocation

Very good sized room, convenient location; lovely staff!

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Beautiful area!

Great help when we thought we were not traveling so far from the airport. The town is charming and the hotel was very helpful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2015

christopher

A good value central option

A well-modernised central venue, just a few yards from main square, but tucked down side street. In-house restaurant looked buzzy, but didn't try. good long breakfast hours! Charming staff.

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2015

Mandar

Nice place for a short biz trip

Very good town centre location, close to restaurants and bars. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice Italian restaurant at the hotel as a dinner option.

The buffet breakfast needs significant improvement with some fresh and hot food options. Heating in my room was a bit of a problem. Bath toiletries could also have been better.

Overall a very positive experience at the hotel. Will stay again.

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Great location and price

Excellently located right next to the cathedral (gentle 8am wakeup call not optional but I'm a light sleeper and I only heard it as I was up). Room basic but good for 1 or two nights.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2015

chris

get what you pay for -

The room I had was the largest i think looking at the fire plan layout, but nice sized. usual twin bed double bed set up. Desk and twin bed and warrobe and en suite.
The shower was good, wooden floor, usually a dust magnet was clean.
The mirror was broken where the door had opened into it although for me not a deal breaker.

staff very polite and i felt safe.

Nice hotel in a great location in the centre.

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2015

GH

Excellent centrally located hotel

Rooms are well kept and clean. Situated adjacent to the cathedral while convenient for all local amenities beware of the bell ringing throughout the night. Also can be noisy if the room is facing onto the narrow street. Very enjoyable stay overall.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2015

Stuart

Hotel Paardekens - 2 night stay.

Stayed for 2 nights in July in a single room (no breakfast). The room was clean and comfortable and the bathroom was modern and well equipped. The location is excellent for the market place and St Rumbold's cathedral. The staff were friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2015

David

Very good Hotel

Very good stay , Clean and tidy friendly staff who spoke perfect English would stay again.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2014

AH

Great Location, small single rooms

Great location situated between the City's magnificent Catherdral and the vibrant bar restaurant area of the Viskmart. You will have to park your car in the Central underground car parks which are safe and reasonably cheap to use. Staff are pleasant enough. Rooms are quite small especially the singles. Be careful if you get a choice of room......try getting a room that isn't 01-04....they are close to the lift and fire exit door which are used regularly and can be a bit noisy in the morning. Wifi is pretty good, breakfast is basic to average but will do the job.....and starts at 07:00hrs weekdays.

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2014

Liz

Great location - comfortable room

Stayed here for three nights in May 2014. Room was adequate size for one person and ensuite bathroom was finished to high standard. Room was clean and serviced daily. Ideally located right in the centre of town only 15 minute walk to the main train station. Staff on reception were helpful and polite.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2014

Darren

Great little hotel

Really enjoyed my stay at this great little hotel. Very easy to find, and right in the heart of the town.

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Comfortable, clean, convenient

Enjoyed my stay at 3 Paardekens, even more after conferring with colleague who stayed at different hotel in town. Thought three outlets was few, but better than only one! His room was cold, mine had very good heater. Not a fan of calling two twin beds pushed together a \"double\", but not a big deal for me. More of a view than expected, from upper floor of \"back side\" of hotel. Saw rooftops and bit of a courtyard of sorts. Had asked for street side, but wasn't given it. Front desk clerk instent that back side better because it was quieter, even though I insisted it wasn't important to me (!). Front desk clerks varied -- some very friendly, others quite curt. Breakfasts very good, but hours too short. Overall, a very nice stay, comfy bed/bedding, small but sufficient, great location.

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2012

Verified traveler

Small, clean, functional... very good service

My room was small with barely enough space to \"swing a cat\"... Double bed, tiny night tables, a chair and something against the wall (a ledge) to place my wallet and a glass of water below the hanging LCD TV... no desk to do late night work. Internet access is via Ethernet cable via the IP phone handset on one of the tiny night stands, which means working has to be done sitting on the bed (to be near an AC socket too). Although the room was small, it was clean, modern and comfortable. Bathroom was nice size, clean, modern and comfortable. The customer service is very good. I had to stay an additional day, and they were able to accommodate my \"same day\" laundry needs as an exception... bringing it to my room in the morning before I checked out to wear that day. This may be a normal service in larger hotels in bigger cities, but in Mechelen... it's the exception, not the rule. It was nice of them to accommodate me.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2011

Verified traveler

great hotel blink and you will miss it

The hotel has just been renovated and in somethings it shows. The rooms are basic there is no fridge safe or mini bar but it is a 3 start hotel. Breakfast is on the third floor of hotel and you have a view of the cathederal. Breakfast is continental(toast cerial juices coffee) The location is fantastic although you have to walk down a laneway to enter the hotel. As you walk out door turn right walk up laneway and you are next to cathederal and main square. The cathederal is well worth a visit.
Tip There is no 24 hour reception at the hotel if already booked in you will have to use key pad to enter code which is on you room card as soon as you do this push the door. You then place room key into slot next to door this opens sliding door.. If arriving late press button on key pad this will get you the night person.

Overall our stay at the hotel was very good and would not hesitate to recommend the hotel to anyone who wishes to stay in Mechelen. There are also 3 chocolate shops near the hotel. Would also recommend a cafe called the Carlton which is just up the road from hotel. Also try the local beer Carlous very nice

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2011

Paul

Location

The only plus point for the hotel is its location.
We arrived late about 11:30 pm and found the hotel locked and in darkness, i had to use the intercom and was told to wait 5 minutes, this was during a thunderstorm and there was no cover. Eventually someone arrived to let me in. We were not shown to our room and were given an electronic card which I was told would open the room and switch on the lights.
I got into the room ok but it took about half an hour to work out how to get the lights working. we were both drenched cold and fed up. There were only 2 towels in the room 1 hand towel and 1 bath towel.
The room was very small (no room to swing a cat if you are that way inclined) A continental breakfast cost 10 euros each (don't bother it was nothing special) When i complained to the receptionist about the lack of towels I was told it was only a one person room, why then did it have 2 beds crammed into it. This is one of the very worst experiences we have had in a hotel anywhere in the world, how the place gets 3 stars is beyond me.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2011

Verified traveler

Just Right!

Not too small, not too big, not too corporate and not too homely.... Just Right!

We booked 3 Paardekens on the recommendation of a colleague and were very impressed. The reception greeted us with keycards and paperwork already done and gave us all a map of Mechelen town centre. The rooms were clean and well maintained, if I had a moan it would be that the bathrooms were a tad small.

The breakfast facilities on the third floor were excellent, with a wide choice of continental options, great light and an excellent view of the cathedral.

All the staff were all unendingly helpful and efficient - even to the point where one of the staff walked us to the nearest Italian restaurant when our Dutch/his English were not up to the directions.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2011

Verified traveler

Receptionis didnt have a clue

Internet was aukwardly priced... old fashioned.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2011

Aaron

Good Hotel but disappointing service

Booked this hotel for 2 engineers working away, the guys arrived late at night and had a twin room booked, it had a double bed in it and not a twin, the receptionist couldn't understand a word of English so the guys ended up sharing a double bed which was extremely disappointing.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2011

Verified traveler

clean and simple

Excellent location, recently opened hotel. The room is tiny but spotless, welcoming staff. Very low price/night compared to other alternatives in Mechelen. I would return for sure on business trips.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Ronald

Lekker bed goede airco en prima tv alleen bleef de wc de hele tijd een klein beetje doorlopen.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Jessica

Chambre spacieuse à proximité de la Grand-Place et des commerces

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Nadja

De ligging is fantastisch. Het ontbijt zeer lekker en uitgebreid. Mooi kader, restaurant heeft een terras met mooi zicht op de Romboutstoren.
Onze kamer lag langs de straatkant op de derde verdieping. Helaas houden de ramen geen geluid tegen en werd het een onderbroken nacht door veel straatlawaai. Tot 2u 's nachts. Eveneens hotelgasten die om 7u naar het ontbijt gaan en luid praten in de gang. Het ontbijt wordt geserveerd op.de derde verdieping, dus ja. Goed om te weten.

Friends

2/10

Poor

08 Jan 2026

Léo

Nous avons séjourné dans cet hôtel du 30 décembre au 2 janvier et notre expérience a été très décevante.

Dès notre arrivée, l’accès à l’établissement a été problématique : il n’y a pas de réception et il a été très difficile de communiquer avec l’hôtel. Malgré plusieurs relances, la clé digitale ne nous a pas été transmise à l’avance. Nous avons dû attendre devant la porte de l’hôtel, dans le sas, avant de recevoir enfin le mail permettant l’accès.

Une fois dans la chambre, nous avons constaté un état d’hygiène inacceptable : poussière visible, forte humidité et de nombreuses traces de moisissures dans la salle de bain ainsi que sur les murs de la chambre.

Durant les deux premiers jours de notre séjour, aucun ménage n’a été effectué. Ce n’est qu’après une plainte, le dernier jour, qu’une personne est intervenue. La chambre a été nettoyée de manière superficielle : le sol restait sale et l’état général ne permettait pas de parler de propreté.

Ce séjour a été particulièrement désagréable et ne correspond absolument pas aux attentes pour un hôtel payant. Nous ne recommandons pas cet établissement.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Pim

Hartje centrum van een geweldige staf!

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2025

BERNARD

Excellent quality price ratio and the location cannot be any better.
Second stay in 3 weeks time.

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2025

JUAN

Bien situado

4/10

Poor

27 Oct 2025

Jan

Het was ronduit goor dat de badhanddoek ( er was er maar één omdat ik een eenpersoonskamer had) niet goed gewassen was. Er zaten 2 grote bruine vlekken in.

Verder was er niemand op de receptie. Ze hadden kennelijk een app gestuurd waardoor ik met een link binnen kon komen, dat lukte aanvankelijk niet. Ik werd toen geloodst naar het zusterhotel Elisabeth waar ze me verder loodsten. Zeer onpersoonlijk, helemaal geen personeel in het gebouw,
.‘s morgens om 9 uur werd er wel op de deur geklopt, ver voor de uitchecktijd omdat ze de kamer wilden schoonmaken.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Cyril

Excellent hôtel, très propre, très beau

C est un très bon hôtel. Un peu compliqué à trouver mais la réceptionniste de l autre hôtel à 6 minutes à pied m a aidé.

Bref je recommande !

Business

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2025

Margret

Direct in het centrum, prima basis kamer.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2025

Cees J.

Mooi centraal in de stad. Ik miste iets van airconditioning in de kamer: met name tijdens de zomerkermis toen ik de ramen moest sluiten tegen het lawaai daarvan.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2025

Herman

Dat viel niet mee!

De kamer is maar minimaal voorzien, 3 stopcontacten, één reservehoofdkussen, geen airco, geen koffiezet, alleen het grote raam was te openen om te verluchten, er was geen kip-raam om 's nachts te laten open staan wat veiliger is, in de badkamer was er geen rekje om onze spullen neer te zetten, dat kan alleen op de achterkant van de wasbak, de wasbak staat trouwens eerder op kinder-hoogte. De laatste dag wilden we onze bagage in bewaring geven om die niet de ganse dag te moeten meedragen maar er is dan niemand om dat te regelen enz..... . Dus niet meer voor herhaling vatbaar!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

Rune Biltvedt

Hotellet har enkel, men helt grei standard. Jeg reiste med venner og hadde enkeltrom. Badet var lite, men fungerte fint for en person. Dusjen var veldig bra. Rommet har en god seng og et lite skrivebord med stol. Frokosten har lite utvalg og jeg savnet litt grønnsaker, men ellers var det egg, eggerøre, bacon, brød, rundstykker, ulike typer juice og kaffemaskin, kornblandinger og youghurt. Kan anbefale hotellet for andre.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Verified traveler

Nette kaner en zeer behulpzaam personeel. Ligt goed centraal.

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Joris

Alles was zoals gevraagd en gehoopt.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2025

Burtea

Very good service

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2025

Klazina

Het was een aangenaam verblijf

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2025

J.J.F.

er werd gewerkt aan een pand aan de overkant van de smalle straat. Om 7 uur 's morgens begon het lawaai, ook op zaterdag. Alleen op zondag was het stil. Ik had het fijn gevonden als het hotel ons een kamer aan de achterkant had vergeven en ons niet aan de voorkant had geplaatst.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

cornel marius

Perfect

Business

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

FRED

de accommodatie was goed , problemen met de incheck in ander hotel was voor ons een probleem ,omdat het voor ons nieuw was, en niet zo bekend zijn met GSM.verder hebben wij genoten.

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2024

Christian

Alles in Ordnung

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2024

Richard

Très joli hôtel, propre et moderne.
Seule ombre au tableau le cabanon à vélo était à 450m.
Aucune ventilation dans la toilette.

Leisure Friends

8/10