Beelsstraat 21/23, 5701 KS Helmond, Netherlands
#6 of 10 hotels in Helmond
Guests' ChoiceBased on 53 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Michał
NetherlandsNo too much, its all shared so not much privacy but im real ok with it.
I like the owner, good price, nice garden, spacy rooms. If you are group of friends you can spend evening inside. Good option if your goal is cheap travel, you are clean, friendly and like to meet new people. Theres a kitchen and a cooler. You can use free bikes. Theres a lot of good restaurants around and great Computer museum. If you getting along and like sports you can get a free martial arts/ fitness training 👍
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Sridhar
IndiaDefinitely worthy of price!!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Witzel
United StatesThe living space was quite moist and didn’t smell great when I first got there. I got used to the smell but was still a bit moist.
Affordability was great, by far better than other places I found. With that wasn’t expecting the nicest place (you get what you pay for) but was pleasantly surprised with a very nice livable place! Also the bikes being free to rent (50 euro deposit) was great!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Mc
OmanI would have liked if there was a small gas stove to cook in the room. However I understand why not. Shower curtain can use some attention.
600m from train station. Central to all shops and restaurants. Bed is perfect for a 1.95m man. Super clean. Your own independence and chilled environment. Frank Is well educated on all that helmond has to offer and very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Anna
FinlandThe rattling of the electric heater, cold in January.
Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Curtains around the beds were nice addition.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
George
United KingdomOwner likes to message about every little thing. Someone complains about making noise while having to climb a ladder into bed then he emails. Ridiculous expectations like not drinking alcohol at all even if your in a completely different city to helmond. Owner gets annoyed if you come in and out of the flat at times which suit you aka travelling to Maastricht and getting back super late!
Location was close to train station was easy to use to get around brabant.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Achille
ItalyThe price is really good, the neighborhood is very nice and it's close to public transports
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Sersify
FranceUnique experience to get to visit a Wonderful city for cheap. The hostel idea in itself should be spread more.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Aralikatti
IndiaThe other visitors were very friendly and Frank himself is a great guy! It was fun.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Peter
United KingdomNothing,when taking into account this is a concept that involves simple routines and agreements before being a guest.b
The quietness and easy going friendliness
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Roy
NetherlandsI did really love the location it was pretty close to the train station. I didnt see the staff cause I arived in evening and left early morning, but so far online the staff has been nice.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Maria
IrelandIt was cheap and cheerful for the five nights. I would have liked if the fridge in the dorm actually worked as I had to use the fridge in the kitchen. I had a perfect stay during the 5 days as there was only one other person but in the summer when it gets busy, it would be great if there is an outside door in the shower as opposed to just two curtains, one for the shower and one entering the shower. I think for safety and peace of mind a door to the shower room would help.
I slept really well for the 5 nights, the area is super quiet and 12 minutes walk into helmond city and 12 minutes walk from the airport. The bed was comfortable, the shower was warm and the place was clean and affordable. There's also bikes available to rent which is good and a swimming pool close by which I used.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Blokeproof
United KingdomThese are observations, not deal breakers. The configuration of the dorm doesn't make sense. The shower appears to be in a sort of kitchen. Where should you wash your hands after using the toilet? Big opening above toilet door. Lots of manky old 'left items' clutter up the place (free stuff). Empty left shampoo bottles in the shower (free stuff). I get the idea, but it doesn't add to comfort. Not sure why there's a mini fridge way up above the normal fridge.
The 'later than usual' check out time is a huge plus. It enabled me to return and have a shower after running the Eindhoven half marathon, before proceeding to the airport. Key code front door lock is convenient, cause you don't nee to carry around keys.. Hot shower. Lockers for valuables. Very convenient location. Less than 10min walk to the train and bus station. I was allocated a floor level bunk as requested. Handy alcove to put stuff next to bed. Bedside light plus power outlets conveniently next to the bed. I was alone in the dorm. Plenty of information was made available prior to my stay, including a video, so I knew exactly what to expect. Internet code provided in an email along with the door code, so you can connect from just outside the property if needed. This is handy, should there be any changes eg. door code, or dorm bed re-allocation. This shows that the host has considered those, like myself, who don't use roaming broadband. Most hosts don't consider such things, so Frank gets two thumbs up from me. Friendly host.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 31 August 2022
Lea
BelgiumThere was someone snoring very loudly during my stay, which isn't really Frank's fault but definitely a risk when staying in dorm rooms. I also found the blankets were a a lot too warm for the summer, but you should be able to replace them if desired.
It was a great way of helping internationals visit this lovely section of the Netherlands :) The dorm was reasonably clean and had all sorts of facilities, and the beds were comfortable. The place is near the train station which is very convenient if traveling to Eindhoven. I also found it really funny that one of the toilets was super high. It was like a "being short simulator". Definitely not a negative thing! But that's just a detail ;)
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 June 2022
Marius
Moldova- Not very clean sheets - Humidity and moldy smell
- Interesting host and concept - Good location - Nice garden - Great guests (beside snorting woman) - Very good price - Not too many people even at max capacity
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 3 December 2024
Marko
SerbiaI used the place as a hub for exploring Eindhoven and other nearby towns. Not only did the accommodation meet my expectations, but Frank made sure to provide some quality chat since I was the only guest at the time. Just be realistic with what you expect and keep in mind most places charge 30€/night in Eastern Europe, so getting a warm place to sleep in the Netherlands for 15€ comes without certain commodities.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 26 October 2024
Lukas
SwitzerlandComfort (stale odor, air humidity, lack of sufficient heating)
Unbeatable price, good location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Santiago
United KingdomEverything. Hosts were dodgy people and didn't make me feel safe. The room was open and didn't have a door. Bathroom had no privacy as you could literally see over it. Room smelt of mold really strong and it was unclean.
nothing
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Nikola
SerbiaVentilation needs to be much better, the air is mouldy and stale, it was very difficult for me to breathe.
People should be aware that this is the cheapest accommodation in the country, so having that in mind, you cannot expect too much. Frank has his rules and he makes it perfectly clear that in order to stay there you have to follow them stricly. I took that very seriously, cleaned after mynself, recycled properly, wiped everything after use, and spent there 7 days. We had absolutely no problems. Along the way, I made some lifelong friends at Frank's.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 July 2024
Alarico
ItalyNothing negative to report.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere inside the hostel, meeting and cooperating with people from different countries, as well as the self-sufficiency concept promoted by the host.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Bibin
IndiaThe best place I would suggest, if you are travelling alone or with a couple of people. Very quiet place. I would highly recommend this place if you are planning a very long stay.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
George
United StatesThe room was nice and location convenient.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Timmers
NetherlandsWhat quests clean is clean and nice to use. But no one cleans things like the floor or dusts.
Quality and price range is very good and accepted for this stay. Would stay here again but for one night.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Gundars
LatviaGood house,good place
Stayed in May 2024
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