p.p.n. from € 18,40

Prijs nacht met ontbijt / Prix nuit avec petit déjeuner / Price bed and breakfast / Preis Übernachtung mit Frühstück

"'t Schikpen" is a 17th century farmstead that has been converted to a youth hostel. Quietly located on the banks of the River Dender, in the provincial area "De Gavers". From May to September there's sailing, surfing, canoeing, … . The play village and the beach are a paradise for children. (Country hostel)

Aantal bedden / Nombre de lits / Number of beds / Bettenzahl

 104 beds
€ 10,80

Prijs maaltijd / Prix repas / Price meal / Preis Mahlzeit

Aantal kamers met 1 of 2 bedden / Nombre de chambres avec 1 ou 2 lits / Number of rooms with 1 or 2 beds / Zimmerzahl mit 1 oder 2 Betten
€ 6,70

Prijs lunchpakket / Prix panier-repas / Price Packed lunch / Preis Lunchpaket

Aantal kamers met 3 of 4 bedden / Nombre de chambres avec 3 ou 4 lits / Number of rooms with 3 or 4 beds / Zimmerzahl mit 3 oder 4 Betten

 1 room
No

Bar / bar / Bar / Bar

Aantal kamers met 5 of 6 bedden / Nombre de chambres avec 5 ou 6 lits / Number of rooms with 5 or 6 beds / Zimmerzahl mit 5 oder 6 Betten

 9 rooms
Yes

Trekkerskeuken / Cuisine d'hôtes / Memberskitchen / Selbstkocherküche

Aantal kamers met 7 of 8 bedden / Nombre de chambres avec 7 ou 8 lits / Number of rooms with 7 or 8 beds / Zimmerzahl mit 7 oder 8 Betten

 3 rooms
No

Kredietkaarten / Cartes de crédit / Credit Cards / Kreditkarten

Aantal kamers met meer dan 8 bedden / Nombre de chambres avec plus de 8 lits / Number of rooms with more than 8 beds / Zimmerzahl mit mehr als 8 Betten

 2 rooms
06/11 till 04/03

Gesloten / Fermé / closed / Geschlossen

Vergaderzaal (capaciteit) / Salle de conférence (capacité) / Conferenceroom(capacity) / Konferenzraum (Kapazität)

 2 (46-62)

Parking voertuigen / Parking voitures / Car parking / Parkplatz

Fietsenstalling / Parking bicyclettes / Bike parking / Parkplatz für Fahrräder

Toegankelijk voor anders validen / Accessible aux handicapés / Accessible for the disabled / Für Behinderte geeignet

Fietsverhuur / Location de bicyclettes / Bike renting / Fahrradvermietung

Metro / Métro / Underground / U-Bahn

Treinstation / Gare / Railway station / Bahnhof

Bushalte / Arrêt d' autobus / Bus stop / Bushaltestelle
Yes Yes Yes 2 km 500 m 500 m

Alle prijzen zijn in euro vermeld (incl. BTW)
Tous les prix sont mentionnés en euro
All prices are mentioned in euro
Alle Preise sind in Euro

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Overview

Welkom

’T Schipken’ is a converted 17th century farm situated on the bank of the river Dender.

The hostel offers a lot of comfort but has kept its authentic charm.

At the estate “De Gavers” you can rent bicycles, sail, surf, go canoeing and climb from May to September.

The region is also worth exploring on foot or by bike.

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Accomodation and facilities

  • Total number of beds: 104

    • 1 room with 4 beds

    • 2 rooms with 5 beds

    • 7 rooms with 6 beds

    • 3 rooms with 8 beds

    • 1 dormitory with 10 beds

    • 1 dormitory with 14 beds

  • Shared bathroom facilities

  • Breakfast, sheets and taxes are included

  • Nice dining room, communal lounge and TV area

  • 2 conference room for 46 up to 62 persons (didactic material available)

  • Security lockers

  • A lawn with playground

  • Public phone, fax and internet access

  • Free parking for cars and bikes

  • Credit cards accepted 

  • 24 hours access

  • Access for disabled people

  • Smoke-free policy

  • Tourist information

  • Certified by the Flemish Tourist Authority

  • Meets the IYHF quality standards

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Tariffs 2012

Per person, per night

under 12 12 or older

Individual overnight stay in a shared standard bedroom at the NW wing:
(Price includes sheets and breakfast)

13,80 euro

18,40 euro

Individual overnight stay in a shared comfort bedroom at the SE wing:
(Price includes sheets and breakfast)

 15,70 euro 20,80 euro
Hot meal:
8,40 euro 10,80 euro
lunchpakket:
5,20 euro 6,70 euro
Welcome Stamp:
(additional cost for non-members)(1)

3,00 euro

(1) As a non-member you can also acquire your membership through the special introductory offer. You will be allowed a stay at a hostel without a membership card. Instead you’ll receive a guest membership card and pay a supplement per overnight stay. In exchange you’ll get a “Welcome Stamp” on your guest card. Once you have 6 stamps on your card you’ll have acquired a valid international membership and you’ll enjoy the normal tariffs. 
Mind you, it’ll be much cheaper if you become a HI-member, in which case you’ll get a discount voucher as well. Keep in mind that in some countries the supplement for a “Welcome Stamp” is more expensive than in Flanders.

  • Children discounts for families.

    • Children under 3 stay free.

    • Children under 12 get a discount of ±20% for bed and breakfast and meals when accompanied by at least one adult.

  • Group tariffs: For more information and exact tariffs, contact us

    • groups must be in possession of a group membership card. 

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Travel Guide

Car:

The Youth Hostel is in the municipality of Geraardsbergen, on the road of Onkerzele to Schendelbeke, near the bridge over the river Dender.

Route planner:

 

City map:
City map

Weather forecast:
Wheater forecast Belgium

Train:

Travel to Schendelbeke station on the line Denderleeuw–Geraardsbergen.
From the station it’s a 500 meter walk to the hostel.

tram:

bus:

Travel to Schendelbeke station on the line Denderleeuw–Geraardsbergen.
From the station it’s a 500 meter walk to the hostel.

Airplane:

Brussels national airport at 56 km.
The Regional Airport"de Lille" (F) is located at 77 km of the hostel.
The Regional airport "Brussels South Charleroi Airport " is located at less than 82 km of the hostel.

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Recreation

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