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Reviews of De Ploate Hostel

Langestraat 72, Oostende Centre, 8400 Ostend, Belgium

#32 of 39 hotels in Ostend

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Review score

Based on 100 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Still value for your money when you are not expecting to much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I miss a table and chair for using my laptop. It will be much more convenience. Also, this time: the room was hot at night. While you can open the window, the opening is too limited to cool the room down. Even after 2 days keeping the window open, the room was still hot.

    It is still value for your money. Lots of space for 4 persons. The room looks clean. We enjoy our stay in the room. The breakfast buffet was fair and quite extensive. It is enough to start your day. The beach is very close by. Just walk for 5 minutes and you are already at the beach.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location shame about the noisy party in the hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy party couldn’t sleep as went on until 3 am such a shame as great hostel otherwise

    Clean central

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check out at 10am.

    Location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    8.0
    All good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really friendly and helpful - both at the reception and at breakfast. The structure had all I needed and was centrally located. I recommend it, especially for the good price!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    6.0
    No Atmosfere
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall Atmosfere in the hostel On my Birthday I came back to this hostel to relax a bit. When I asked the lady at the reception while half-joking if they offer a discount or something for a birthday? I got a dry answer back saying: 'no, that's not how it works in the world sort of comment'. Well, then it's time to innovate and follow the real world where it's common. In addition, something nice for the guests. Just like with other hospitality partners. Can provide more atmosphere, conviviality and people, especially in more calm periods where their are less guests. Spreading Positive Vibes and attracting more people and not scaring them away ;-) Just saying :-) After this stay, I looked for a hotel myself to give my birthday something extra. This was very successful! So here you go my suggestion(s) (sidenote: very cold in the rooms but that is subjective)

    Breakfast Location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    it was a bit inconvenient to have sinks inside the room since I was concerned how not to interrupt other residents

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No table and no chairs to sit down. The beep-beep-beep sound of motion detectors in the hall. Why do they even need sound feedback when they detect motion?

    The room is modern and has the basic needs to have a pleasant stay. It also has good amount of space to store our luggages. Breakfast was basic but good enough.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    8.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no socket near the bed, no hand soap, sink in the room and not in the bathroom be careful, lockers in the bedroom with a 2€ coin - which I didn't have...

    very nice staff, good location and good value, super extra clean, perfect organization and expla ations

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really, was very good hostel

    Location was superb, breakfast was very good as well for a free one. Staff were so friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very clean and nice breakfast (a lot of choice=)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They could put handsoap in the toilets

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    A decent basic place to stay and all basic breakfast needs to start your new day!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Where are the table and chairs in our room? We would like to play some board games but without a table, it was inconvenience to play UNO or Jungle Speed. Also, don't expect a comfy bed. The bed is a little too hard for me. I need to point out: looking at the price and the place itself: I was not expecting to have a nice comfort bed.

    We stay there for 3 days and everything went smoothly. The room was clean, and it has the basic needs. The (cold) breakfast is included in the price. Hostel offers bread, breakfast cereals, fruits, milk, thee, coffee, milk chocolate. Every basic needs are there.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    6.0
    Exp in De Ploate Hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too hot and no arrangements. Had to arrange a fan of my own. Breakfast was limited, and water,coffee, and juice machines were all broken. Holiday season in BL, so probably the reason for slowness to fix.

    Location and staff were helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    7.0
    Overall, a bit pricey but still nice for a few nights to enjoy the seaside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC in the rooms and ours was facing the sun. Bathroom is quite old and the shower head is fixed to the wall. No bath rug and the water was spilling everywhere. They provide a water broom to help. Stains on the wall and the duvets (which were changed upon arrival thanks to a nice lady).

    Great location near the beach and lots of attractions and shops around. Breakfast until 10 with a decent amount of choice. Lactose free and gluten free options available which is really nice. Very spacious rooms, was able to work with no issue. Wifi working perfectly. Mattresses were ok.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It could have been nice to inform me in advance about the change of room. I did change the dates so it's possible that it was missed by the staff because of that.

    The hostel is nice but unfortunately they could not accommodate me in the private room I booked. I was offered a shared dormitory room. It was okay so I opted for staying there and I had a good sleep. There weren't any issues. You could lock your valuables in the lockers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Simple stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to make your own bed The streets outside were very noisy during the whole night and we could not close the window There was no hand soap provided in the bathroom The place was pretty clean could be cleaner You need coins to use the lockers but if you don't have any cash, they do not help you

    Location is perfect The female dorm had only 4 beds Quite tenants in the building Breakfast was nice and simple

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    6.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was noisy inside and outside 🥲

    The room was spacious, breakfast was nice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    As for most hostels in western Europe, curtains on the beds for more privacy would be great.

    The location was great, and I also really enjoyed the breakfast. All in all, this is a very decent hostel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    8.0
    Satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The problem was the bathroom, the water is going everywhere so everything is wet and the absorption of the water was not really effective neither so there was a remaining level of water in the bathroom which is not really convenient especially when you have to share the bathroom.

    The breakfast was diversified, you could eat both salty and sweet and you had a lot of different breads depending on your taste. The staff was welcoming and ready to help and answer all questions... ✨️

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Very fun, the staff was understanding and smiling. Nothing else !
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed sheets don't smell very good

    The sinks and floors and shower were clean

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Hostel to recommend
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comments for a youth hostel.

    Clean hostel, enough space in the rooms, friendly staff, cheap drinks at the bar. Very useful option to take lunch from the breakfast buffet for an additional fee

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    8.0
    A pleasant stay in a functional room with a reasonable breakfast reasonable value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were disappointed that there was no soap or shower-gel provided in the room- just a simple bar of soap or liquid soap would be cheap and easy and cheap to provide for guests. The bar closed surprisingly early which was a pity.

    Our stay was pleasant and just about as we expected. The room was very simple and functional, warm and clean

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hand soap in the rooms, no decoration (plants etc) no inside locking of the doors, you see the light of the corridor under the door and hear everything from the hallway (especially when there are kids screaming, but acceptable)

    Easy check-in, friendly staff, the hostel is great located (10min to train station, 4min to beach, in the city centre) but also calm located. Comfy beds, great value for money. Perfect for broke interrailers

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    9.0
    Perfect place to stay if you just need to sleep and get out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Because of the shower room is small, the hanging fresh clothes (for after shower) hanging on the wall will get wet if you are not being careful. The main room door is not isolated, so you will hear noises coming from the hall and the elevator. During my stay, I also here often some kind of beeping sound coming from the hall. Not sure what it was, but perhaps coming from a fire alarm?

    It has everything you need for a basic, comfortable stay in a hostel. The rooms were clean, and the toilet were clean. The shower room is basic but too small. The breakfast was good enough to start the day.

    Stayed in August 2023

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