Long-distance train journeys offer breathtaking vistas, a chance to socialize with strangers and, more often than not, back pain. A hostel in Brussels offers its guests all the perks of a train ride, minus the physical discomfort. /VCG Photo

Opened in September 2015, the Train Hostel sits atop the national railway museum, and takes its "passengers" on a journey through the railway history without depriving them from the benefits of living in a modern society. /VCG Photo

Sleeping cars have been revamped, refurbished and introduced to the amenities of the 21st century. /VCG Photo

And for those looking for a real train ride experience, dorms and communal areas allow travelers to connect, interact and share experiences. /VCG Photo