Groeningeheem youth hostel

Kortrijk, Belgium, Europe

Sector Hotels & Resorts

Client Stad Kortrijk, Grote Markt 54, 8500 Kortrijk, BE

Architect URA, Stalingradlaan 100, 1000 Brussel, BE

Intervention Construction

Scope Study and following up MEP

GFA 3,000 m²

Project status completed

Study April 2011 - July 2012

Execution March 2014 - February 2015

Sustainable Features

glazing

heat recovery

water management

reuse rainwater

passive cooling

Total technical installations cost: € 967.296,42 excl. VAT

Total construction cost: € 4.285.000,00 excl. VAT

Surface: 3.000 m² – 123 beds

K Level / Energy class: 26

Since April 2015 one may enjoy their stay at the youth hostel ‘Groeningeheem’ in Kortrijk. A new and impressive hostel was built on the existing site on the Passionistenlaan. The hostel has a capacity of 123 beds, divided into rooms that can accommodate from 1 to 6 people, and all with their own private bathroom. There is also a restaurant, bar, two multipurpose rooms, and the hostel is accessible for people living with disabilities. The hostels guest accommodate primarily young backpackers, large families, school classes and international students who are looking for a very affordable comfortable room.