The desk personnel were very helpful and friendly. Upon arrival, we were given maps and a list of…read morerecommended places to go. But beware Room 11 and its very thin walls! I could easily hear my neighbors next door! Luckily, activity died down around 11 pm. We opened our windows a crack which made the warm room more comfortable--and we much preferred the noise from the street than within the hotel! Location is far enough away from the city center that you don't have to deal with too much traffic but near enough that it is an easy walk. It is a charming little place and we would have liked more time to explore it. Our room was small but comfortable and the bathroom was modern in comparison to the bedroom. They arranged for our taxi back to the train station when it was time to leave.

This picturesque 14th century hotel is really as close as you're ever going to come to living like…read moreThe Lord of the Manor .. Or at least as close as I will ever come. Nestled right next to the canal, this hotel is just a short walk to the town center. I love this for you're ensconced in the old city without having to deal with a ton of tourist Not only is the location excellent, but the rooms are filled with old world charm that makes for one of the most superb stays that I have had in a long time. I almost felt as if I had been transported back in time with my room's charming decor. Also, they offer an amazing breakfast which is not to be missed, just the thing to fortify you for a day of Brugge exploration.

Very nice hotel, rooms are spacious and clean. Staff was friendly. Stayed here one night before…read moreheading to Paris with Gate1 travel tours. The hotel has this old world charm and is a bit dated but that adds to the charm. Their breakfast buffet was the healthiest I ever EVER seen in my life. This is not necessarily a bad thing, just something I noticed. I loved the courtyard and the lobby decor. Finally, the hotel had a beautiful scent being pumped out into the halls.

Staying for one night before going to Paris . Love the…read moreauthenticity of architecture. A little outdated but that's what I like. They preserve the originality of the city. Love Brugge City Belgium

Superlative experience. The owner Anna curates a true luxury stay, with support from her colleague…read morePeri, who makes you feel like she's your long-lost-aunt wanting to pamper you in the breakfast room. We chose the little "Euphrasie" cottage in the back by the canal and enjoyed a roaring fireplace and cute little private patio right on the water. Totally immersive Bruges experience and just a few minutes walk to what you want to see. That cottage has sturdy but fairly steep steps inside, so maybe choose a standard room if that is an issue for you. This place has my highest recommendation.

As folks who run an award winning inn in Woodstock Vermont, we are fussy when we travel, and this…read moreplace had nearly everything spot on. Tine, Luke and Seppe are a rare breed. They welcome people into the little house at the bottom of the garden, where you can sit in front of your own log fire and look at the ducks and swans on the canal. The decor is traditional and modern but also very atmospheric, and there is no clutter. You can make tea and coffee and also have a fridge. Our room had the claw foot tub in the brick basement, and a door you could open to sit by the canal. We didn't do this in November as it was damp, but we did sit in the bath and let the cool afternoon air come into the bathroom. via the open door. Breakfast can be taken in your room or the kitchen of their home, which is a modern construction, but built in an old style....and style is what you get! We slept late one morning and breakfast was still served after 11.00! The king bed and duvet got a 10/10. Seppe the small hound deserves a special mention as he is a wonderful meeter greeter, whose tummy can never be rubbed too much! Our only concern as has been mentioned before, is that every word can heard in the bedroom from not only the bathroom next door but also the opposite bedroom. On the first night the Ozzie couple decided to have a little carnal romp at 12.30, quickly but with loads of LOUD effort.....thus we decided to warn the new UK check in's the next day, with a discrete note under the door, that we could hear EVERYTHING and they could hear us. We were both thus very understanding and heard little, apart from their 03.00 throwing up after too many beers! The next morning they slept until the afternoon.....and we heard nothing out of them! Their hangovers must have been stellar! We would certainly return, but next time book both rooms to solve any noise issue. The location is so quiet despite being in the middle of Bruges which is probably why one probably hears your fellow residents every move. After three days we left and very impressed....and we survived without hangovers!

Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel in Bruges. It feels like a bed and breakfast but their our 14…read moreplus rooms spread between two buildings. Each room varies depending on location and size and number of beds requested. We had room 7 which was on the top floor of the main building and it was nice and as described - a triple with a double and one single. The room was comfortable and had some nice space to store store luggage and other things. The bathroom was nice with great shower pressure and plenty of hot water and a full closing door (unique for some European countries). Note 1: the staircases are narrow and winding so could be difficult for some with mobility or elderly - so would suggest you confer your room location with the host before you book. Note2: There was no refrigerator in room in case you need one you might be able to arrange. Note 3: Breakfast was just "okay" with cereal, sliced meats and cheese and fresh warm croissants. The only protein were hard boiled eggs. The hosts/workers were friendly and helpful. Internet WiFi was free and worked well

We had a great stay at Hotel Bla Bla during a weekend trip to Belgium, and would absolutely stay…read moreagain if we get the chance to go back to Bruges. The location is fantastic, right in the old town and an easy walk down to the Market Square and the canal area. The hotel itself doesn't have parking, but there seemed to be a public parking garage right across the street (Dweersstraat). We parked in the huge public parking lot at Het Zand (Interparking 't Zand), which was less than a 5 minute walk, not too expensive, and easy to get in and out of from the R30. Like Emily T. mentioned, the hotel desk is not manned 24/7, so if you are arriving really early or really late, you'll definitely need to let them know. We got in late afternoon, and checkin was quick and friendly. They actually have two separate sets of rooms; some in the main part above the front desk and breakfast area, and some in a small outbuilding in the back. To get to those rooms you enter the main door, then walk out into the courtyard in the back, then into the outbuilding. We ended up with a room in that outbuilding, and it was charmingly fantastic. The courtyard is lovely, and while it rained for us, there were cafe tables and chairs so you could sit outside on a nice day. The room was pretty typical in size for a European hotel, but the bathroom was quite large actually. The entire place was really nicely appointed and cared for, and (most importantly) the mattress was fantastic. Breakfast wasn't included in our room rate so we didn't try it, but it looked like an average continual breakfast: muesli, yogurt, breads, cheeses, and cured meats. Overall a charming little hotel, and it would definitely be our first choice for another stay in Bruges.

We only had the pleasure of staying one night at Hotel Jan Brito but we all wished our trip had us…read morestaying longer. We (4 adults) stayed in the quad room, which was a charming loft-style room with the bed on the lower floor and two singles in the upstairs portion of the room. The room felt spacious due to vaulted ceilings. The bathroom was nice. We received free wifi for all of our devices and it worked well. The hotel is old but was clean and beautiful, it's age not an inconvenience (although the elevator was a bit scary!) The hotel is in a great location. Walking, it was 7 minutes from the market/belfry and 25 minutes from the train station. Don't make our mistake though!--if you have rolling luggage, take a bus or taxi, don't walk! The town is all cobblestone and it's a hard walk with rolling luggage! What impressed us most was the service! We arrived early, but the nice receptionist personally checked to see if our room was ready (it was). She then set us up with a map (all the hotels seem to do this) but helped point stuff out so we could make the most of our short stay. Finally, discovering that we would be leaving at 5:30am the next day (which is outside of the hotel's reception hours of midnight to 8am), she helped us check out, arranged a taxi for us, and then arranged a free 5am breakfast for us, 3 WHOLE HOURS before the breakfast opened to hotel guests!!! The next morning, the man preparing the hotel's breakfast was ready for us with fruit, bread, yogurt, cereal, and juice/coffee, and opened the door so we could get to our taxi. This all very much impressed us and was unexpected. We all plan to stay in Brugge again someday and will be staying at Hotel Jan Brito again.

Really great charming hotel. I was surprised at how many extra buildings of rooms are through the…read morecourtyard and in the back. We got a family duplex in the main building in high season for about 190 EUR a night, and that included breakfast, which was very good and very typical Belgian, fresh croissants and such. Our room was cool, had all kinds of nooks and crannies. The little bar is actually really great, small but open late. One of the overnight guys wasn't that cool, but otherwise the staff was really great. The location could scarcely be better, right off of the spot on the Dijver where everyone takes that one picture ... but the street isn't too crowded with people.

We stayed two nights in December at this cozy boutique hotel located overlooking the canal in the…read moreheart of Bruges. Ou room, #12 was up on the 1st (really second) without a scenic river view. During the day they was quite a bit of noise from tourists outside talking and taking photos. Our room was good sized with a faux fireplace and king bed. The large bathroom featured a double vanity, tub/shower combo and toilet. Our room rate included breakfast as well. The room decor could best be described as cozy cottage with subtle floral wall paper, well worn plank floors covered by an oriental rug and tall whitewashed wainscoting. The low ceilings and dark interiors added to the subtly. We arrived quite early on a train from Ghent so weren't able to get into the room but when we returned closer to 3, we were checked in and our rooms were even up already.

I feel bad writing such a bad review because the staff was amazing and really nice, but I…read moredefinitely wouldn't stay here again. The rooms felt a bit outdated, wish there were outlets near the bed, but my biggest issue was about the cleanliness of the room and how it was outdated. There were spiderwebs in the shower, hair in the bed, the carpet was pretty dirty, and there was even a urine smell from one corner of the room. I should have said something but I wasn't staying long and I already unpacked and didn't want to go through the trouble so I just stayed away from that corner but there was definitely a smell in my room.

The area where Speelmansrei is so charming. All the walks you will take and all the cute shops you…read morewill see--and then back to a comfortable room with great hosts. The room I had was comfortable, large enough to not feel cramped, had a great TV in the room and a nice desk. Outside is a wonderful yard/garden area with a pond. It is a great place to just breath from your long walks. Ask Kees where to go. He will map out where to go and where to dine. The food at this B&B is wonderful. You will love every minute in the area, and in your room and talking to your hosts, Kees and Kathleen. Have the best time.

I'm not much on B&Bs, but from the moment we arrived, Kees & Kathleen made us feel right at home…read more The room was spacious and very clean. The location was quite central. The house is hundreds of years old with huge whitewashed beams on the high ceilings. Behind the house is a small private back yard with a Koi pond. A canal is just beyond the back yard, and across the canal is a picturesque park. While the facility was perfect, Kees really made our stay special with advice on where to go & what to do, as well as an amazing breakfast each morning. We hope we'll be able to stay here again.

It was our good fortune to find the Maison le Dragon guesthouse available when looking for a place…read moreto stay in Bruges. From the moment we arrived, Emmanuel made us feel welcomed to his home. The rooms are exactly as pictured - very old world elegance that has been updated as needed, including an elevator, wonderful baths, and glorious A/C if needed. The beds were comfortable, linens were fine, and furnishings plentiful. The location was great with an added bonus of a secure garage steps from the front door. Emmanuel is very helpful with recommendations for restaurants, helping us find a great place for dinner when the place we had a reservation decided not to open one evening! The breakfast prepared by Emmanuel's wife Maka is fit for a king! Meats, cheeses, eggs, lots of fruit, pastries, yogurt, juices, fancy coffees, and more. It was amazing, given there are only four rooms with a limited number of guests! We have friends in Belgium and when we visited them, I remember the same hospitality for breakfast - lots and lots of options. I highly recommend this maison for a short or long stay in Bruges. You will not be disappointed!!! PS. We stayed at Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce on a prior trip and found Maison le Dragon Guesthouse was better in every way - larger rooms, better breakfast, better amenities, and great personal attention.

Now that Yelp has come to Belgium, I can post this review. We had an extremely pleasant stay here…read morein April following our river cruise from Amsterdam to Antwerp. We took the train from Antwerp to Bruges. The guesthouse is centrally located, just a block off the main street and walking was easy anywhere we wanted to go. Our room was large, spacious and attractively decorated. It was on the second floor and could be reached via the stairs or by the small elevator. The bed was comfortable and the bedding was lovely. The bathroom was divided into two parts, a toilet closet and a larger room w/ sink, shower and bathtub. Floors were marble tile. The windows opened onto a garden shared by the buildings surrounding it and birdsong and conversations from restaurant patrons formed a pleasant soundtrack. Free wifi was available in the room, which had a desk and chair at which to set up our laptop. Our host, Emanuel, was gracious and hospitable. His restaurant recommendations were excellent, aside from the first unfortunate one for lunch. Coffee and teas were available at any time. Breakfasts were capacious, starting w/ a large plate of fresh fruit for each of us, a basket of assorted breakfast pastries and breads, eggs (until we requested no eggs), a variety of very good cheeses and finishing w/ an assortment of chocolates. Truly no lunch was needed following that meal. Though we ate indoors, some guests opted to sit outdoors on the patio in back. The public rooms were attractively decorated and comfortable. Emanuel was also extremely helpful in making arrangements for us to get to Brussels without using the train, which we had found difficult w/ all our baggage. He gave us a lovely box of chocolates as a gift. We definitely would stay here again if we were to return to Bruges.