So here is my two cents on Oreste’s place. He’s a sweet heart of a guy, very friendly and nice. The place is just not up to my living standards. If you’re like me, and just want a cheap place to crash, then it’ll do for a night. The place is clearly in one of the lower socioeconomic areas of Brussels. Inside the apartment, it’s a bit gross. Did I find roaches and rats-no I did not, but there’s just something about the place that isn’t the cleanest, but again if you just want a cheap place then I guess it will do.
Oreste is great. He made sure the bedding was clean, gave me a clean towe, and made me breakfast (scrambled eggs with cheese) and coffee. The breakfast was not good, but it was a kind gesture and free, so hard to complain. Just be prepared of what you’re walking into. It’s not a nice place, but it’ll do for one night if you’re traveling on a budget.