Nova Zembla
56 Van Benedenlaan
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Why people book this hotel
“The bed was comfy, and the room was very well decorated”
“Room, bathroom, parking, location”
“Location excellent for both tourist and business Visitors”
“The trim was centrally situated in an excellent and welcoming city”
“The owner, Ann, was extremely helpful and friendly”
“Very welcoming host”
“The room was clean and well equipped and in ‘as new’ condition yet in an histori…”
“The room was very comfortable, clean, cozy and near of everything”
“There’s was no option for breakfast”
“Excellent breakfast”
Overview
Situated within 800 metres of Mechelen Trainstation and 1.9 km of Toy Museum Mechelen in Mechelen, Nova Zembla features accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. The property features city and inner courtyard views, and is 2.7 km from Technopolis Mechelen. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and minibar are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mechelen, like walking tours. Antwerp Expo is 23 km from Nova Zembla, while Station Antwerpen-Berchem is 24 km from the property. Brussels Airport is 18 km away.
Traveller reviews
Pearse
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
“Excellent and friendly environment for business and tourism”
Location excellent for both tourist and business Visitors
Michael
couple
April 23, 2026
“Friendly hosts, well- situated and with first class facilities”
The room was clean and well equipped and in ‘as new’ condition yet in an historic area. The trim was centrally situated in an excellent and welcoming city. The hospitality and welcome from Ann and David was first class.
Paul Ethan
extended_group
March 30, 2026
“Beautiful Room in great location”
The owner, Ann, was extremely helpful and friendly. It is a very good location, a few mins walk from the train station and the city centre, and a convenience store just down the street. The bed was comfy, and the room was very well decorated. The check in process was very personal and helpful, with Ann giving us lots of advice about the area.
Ahmed
solo_traveller
October 15, 2025
“Excellant, highly recommended.”
Room, bathroom, parking, location.
Terry
couple
September 20, 2025
“Mechelen stay”
Great location . Very welcoming host. Nice big room.
Tomasz
solo_traveller
May 9, 2025
Nice, cosy, well eqipped. The special atmosphere of the old buildings. Nice owners.
Lisa
solo_traveller
May 3, 2025
“Lovely, friendly base to explore the city.”
Such a comfy bed, great shower, I felt very at home and looked after at the same time! David was super helpful and accommodating. It was an easy and enjoyable walk into town and very convenient for the train station.
María
solo_traveller
December 14, 2024
“Everything perfect”
The room was very comfortable, clean, cozy and near of everything. The owners were also really hospitable and wanting to know if everything was perfect. Impeccable treatment and receiving. I’ve definitely recommend Nova Zembla again if I you visit MECHELEN.
Gerlinde
solo_traveller
September 30, 2024
“Great!”
Lovely host gave valuable tips, great taste (just look at the pictures), spacious elegant room and bathtub, complimentary local beer and mineral water, high quality tea and coffee, fridge, tv, practical location near train station, supermarket and city gate, easy for walk into town
irkha
solo_traveller
September 30, 2024
I've ordered a room but got an appartment) the duvet was the blanket was made of fluff like from my childhood, the bath was very big and comfortable
Mary
couple
September 24, 2024
“Great location, great hosts and would definitely return”
There’s was no option for breakfast
Anonym_Ka
solo_traveller
June 5, 2024
The room is as described - all comfy and neat. It was easy to find the hotel. The communication with Ann and David was also smooth.
Shiro
couple
June 3, 2024
“Very comfortable and convenient stay in Mechelen”
Ann and David are very responsive and caring owners. Very convenient location to both the station and city centre. Very easy check-in procedure. Very clean and modern room set up. Absolutely recommended.
Paul Jackson
couple
November 26, 2023
“We had a Warm welcome from Ann and David, with plenty of advice how to make the most of our stay.”
Great location, just 8 mins walk from rail station and around 15 minutes into the centre to see the sights - plenty of good quality cafes and restaurants en route. Super shower and comfy bed in a large room with good facilities. It was a nice touch that our hosts left some local beers and water in the fridge for us. Ann and David were also helpful with tips to make the most of our stay, both beforehand and during our stay. Recommended!
Dianne
solo_traveller
September 11, 2023
“Beautiful accommodations close to center of Mechelen.”
The facility was wonderful.
Jozef
solo_traveller
June 22, 2023
“perfect stop-over on my way to Brussels”
spacious and comfortable room, at 5-10 walking minutes distance from the railway station and the city centre, with very friendly host David
Timothy
solo_traveller
June 6, 2023
“Delightful hotel with friendly hosts in a great location”
A fantastic hotel in a superb part of Mechelen, just minutes from the old town and the train station. Spacious, comfortable and oozing with character, the room didn't disappoint. Beautiful bathroom and en suite, huge windows, wooden furniture and one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in. David gave me a warm welcome and was always available to answer questions. He kindly lent me an ironing board, which I appreciated. I highly recommend this hotel. I'll certainly be back there next time I'm in Mechelen.
Agus
solo_traveller
May 22, 2023
“Beautiful classic hotel in Mechelen”
The place is adorable: very classic but modern. The area is great. Host is super helpful. I would definitely stay here next time I am in Mechelen
Pedro
solo_traveller
March 26, 2023
“well located and afordable”
David was very nice and made me feel very welcome. Coffee water and a couple of beers were available for free. The room was very big and had been renovated recently.
Katarina
couple
February 12, 2023
Excellent breakfast
Facilities
Activities
Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Family Room with Bathroom
The spacious family room offers a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The family room features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, heating as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are available in this spacious double room. The unit has 1 bed.
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