For people moving to 365

Residence

Are there any communal spaces?

Yes, there are. There is a study room available to all our students as well as an inner court with garden. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-pandemic the studyroom is closed until futher notice.

Is there a laundry room?

There definitely is. Our laundry rooms can be found in the basement of building C and E. The washing machines as well as the dryers can be used for a cost of €2 per cycle.

Rooms

Which furniture is included in the furnished rooms?

The furnished rooms include a bed excluding mattress, a wardrobe, a desk with lamp and a chair.

What are the dimensions of the beds in the furnished rooms?

365 has two types of beds in the furnished rooms: white beds 90 x 200 cm and brown beds: 90 x 190 cm.

Are there dishes in the room?

365 does not provide dishes. But sometimes you can be lucky and get what the previous tenant left.

Can I keep an animal in my room/residence?

365 does not allow animals in your room or in the residence.

Transport

Can I rent a parking lot?

Yes, you can. Send an email to the parking manager Jean to jv@proxiparking.be and specify you are a 365-tenant.

Is there bike storage at 365?

There definitely is. You can use our large bike parking for free in building D. The main entrance can be found under the courtyard.

How to reach 365? How to get to ULB/VUB/shops/city center?

The nearest train station is Etterbeek. It is about 10 minutes walking up Avenue de la Couronne to reach 365.

The nearest bus stops are:

Bus 95 Wiener/Grand Place (bus stop: Thys)
Bus 71 Delta/de Brouckère (bus stop: cimetière d’Ixelles)

How to get to ULB/VUB/shops/city center?

If you walk towards the cemetery of Ixelles, you will find lots of shops in the vicinity of the roundabout. If you walk through the cemetery of Ixelles, you can take bus 71 to go to ULB or walk there.

Can I get information about public transport?

If you will be using public transportation during your stay in Brussels. Be aware that there are frequent ticket inspections, and passengers without a ticket or pass face heavy penalties.

- STIB: (Bus, tramway and metro): Timetables, rates, maps and routes can be found on: www.stib.be or www.stib-mivb.be

- SNCB: (Train): Timetables, rates and routes can be found on: www.belgiantrain.be

- Google: www.google.be/maps

Contract info

How much is the deposit?

The deposit includes two months of rent.

When shall I pay the deposit?

The deposit should be paid by bank transfer at the latest one opening day before the check-in.

Do I get this back and when?

At the end of your stay and depending on the state of the room, the deposit will be partially (in case of damages) or fully refunded within the next 4 months (when possible already within 1 month).

Does the rent also include charges?

The monthly rent does include all charges such as water, gas, electricity, heating, maintenance internet, etc. You will get more details in your contract.

Do I need to register for domiciliation in Belgium? What are the taxes in Ixelles?

Registration is possible but not compulsory. You can register at the Foreigner's Office in your municipality, in order to obtain a residence permit. Your application must be submitted within the 8 days of your arrival in Belgium. Taxes for a second residence will cost you about €90.

With this permit, you will be able to work as a student, for instance.

In order to avoid unnecessary expenses of replacing important documents, we advise you to keep a photocopy of all your official documents (passport, travel documents, etc.)

At the end of your exchange period notify the municipality of your departure. If you have further questions about this topic, ask a 365-team member for more information.

Address: 1050 Ixelles, Chausée d'Ixelles 124

www.irisnet.brussels.be

Practical info

National holidays

The 365-office will be closed during the national holidays:

- Week of Christmas

- 1st of January - New Year's Day

- Easter and Easter Monday (variable dates)

- 1st of May - Labour Day

- Feast of the Ascension (6th Thursday following Easter)

- Pentecost and Whit Monday (7th Sunday and Monday following Easter)

- 21st of July - National Day

- 15th of August - Assumption

- 1st of November - All Saints' Day

- 11th of November - 1918 Armistice Day

- 25th of December - Christmas