Brugge (Bruges) is the capital of West Flanders in Belgium, a UNESCO-listed medieval city of canals, the Belfort tower on the Markt, Flemish Primitive paintings and Belgian beer, about 15 km from the North Sea coast.
Accommodation overview
Brugge has an unusually large number of small boutique hotels and guesthouses inside the egg-shaped old town, with larger chains around 't Zand and the station and a handful of hostels in the Langestraat and Ezelstraat areas. Weekends, Easter, July-August and the Christmas market period book out early, and weekday winter nights are the cheapest. Hotels add a city tax of about EUR 4 (~$5) per person per night, usually paid on arrival. Hotels in the old town rarely have parking, so ask about the Centrum-Station car park when booking.
- Budget
- Hostel dorm beds about EUR 25-45 (~$29-52) per night; budget hotels from EUR 80-120 (~$93-139).
- Mid-range
- Three- and four-star hotels about EUR 100-220 (~$116-255) per night.
- Luxury
- Boutique and five-star hotels about EUR 190-480 (~$220-557) per night depending on season.
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Budget
ibis Brugge Centrum
EUR 80-105 (~$93-122) per night
Affordable accommodation option in Brugge.
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Budget
Snuffel Hostel
EUR 25-30 (~$29-35) per night
Affordable accommodation option in Brugge.
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Budget
St Christopher's Inn Bruges - The Bauhaus
EUR 25-30 (~$29-35) per night
Affordable accommodation option in Brugge.
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Budget
EUR 30-40 (~$35-46) per night
Affordable accommodation option in Brugge.
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Budget
EUR 25-30 (~$29-35) per night
Affordable accommodation option in Brugge.
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Mid-range
Mid-range
Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce
EUR 200-270 (~$232-313) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mid-range
EUR 200-270 (~$232-313) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Martin's Relais Oud Huis Amsterdam
EUR 170-225 (~$197-261) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mid-range
The Pand Hotel
EUR 220-295 (~$255-342) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mid-range
Hotel Heritage
EUR 150-200 (~$174-232) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mid-range
EUR 140-185 (~$162-215) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Navarra Brugge
EUR 130-175 (~$151-203) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mid-range
EUR 150-200 (~$174-232) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Sheraton Brugge Hotel
EUR 130-175 (~$151-203) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mid-range
EUR 140-185 (~$162-215) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Montanus
EUR 100-135 (~$116-157) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Jan Brito
EUR 120-160 (~$139-186) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Prinsenhof
EUR 120-160 (~$139-186) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Van Cleef
EUR 170-225 (~$197-261) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Orangerie
EUR 150-200 (~$174-232) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mid-range
EUR 100-135 (~$116-157) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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EUR 100-135 (~$116-157) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mid-range
EUR 90-120 (~$104-139) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Erasmus
EUR 90-120 (~$104-139) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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EUR 120-160 (~$139-186) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Ter Reien
EUR 110-145 (~$128-168) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Ter Duinen
EUR 90-120 (~$104-139) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Malleberg
EUR 100-135 (~$116-157) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Oud Huis de Peellaert
EUR 130-175 (~$151-203) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mid-range
EUR 90-120 (~$104-139) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Hans Memling
EUR 80-105 (~$93-122) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Martin's Brugge
EUR 100-135 (~$116-157) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Novotel Brugge Centrum
EUR 110-145 (~$128-168) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Rose Red
EUR 100-135 (~$116-157) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Egmond
EUR 120-160 (~$139-186) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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EUR 130-175 (~$151-203) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Ter Brughe
EUR 110-145 (~$128-168) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Mercure Brugge Centrum
EUR 110-145 (~$128-168) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Hotel Jacobs
EUR 100-135 (~$116-157) per night
Comfortable mid-range hotel in Brugge.
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Best neighborhoods to stay
Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Local atmosphere
Markt, Burg and Rozenhoedkaai
The postcard core: the Belfort, canal-view boutique hotels and the most day-tripper traffic between about 11:00 and 16:00. Best for first-time visitors who want to walk everywhere; expect higher rates and some evening noise near the Markt.
Best for: All travelers
Local atmosphere
Dijver, Mariastraat and the Begijnhof side
The museum quarter around the Groeningemuseum, Church of Our Lady and Minnewater. Quieter than the Markt and still 5 minutes on foot from the Burg.
Best for: All travelers
Local atmosphere
Sint-Anna, Langestraat and Sint-Gillis
Residential canal districts north-east of the centre with local cafes and cheaper rooms, plus the Langestraat hostel area; 10-15 minutes on foot from the Markt.
Best for: All travelers
Local atmosphere
't Zand, Katelijnestraat and the station side
Larger chain hotels and easy bus and train access, 10-20 minutes on foot from the Markt. Good for car drivers using the Centrum-Station car park and for short stays.
Best for: All travelers
Local atmosphere
Sint-Jakob and Hoogstraat
Mid-range hotels in quiet streets just west of the Markt, close to the Burg and the Sint-Jakobskerk.
Best for: All travelers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Luxury
EUR 230-310 (~$267-360) per night
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Boutique
Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce
EUR 200-270 (~$232-313) per night
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Quality accommodation for your stay in Brugge.
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Luxury
EUR 190-255 (~$220-296) per night
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EUR 200-270 (~$232-313) per night
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Martin's Relais Oud Huis Amsterdam
EUR 170-225 (~$197-261) per night
Brugge
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Boutique
The Pand Hotel
EUR 220-295 (~$255-342) per night
Brugge
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Booking tips
Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
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Book 2-3 months ahead for weekends, Easter, summer and late November to early January.
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Rates listed here are typical ranges for a double room and vary by date; compare the hotel's own website with booking platforms.
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Check whether breakfast is included: many small hotels serve a generous Belgian buffet worth EUR 15-25 (~$17-29) if bought separately.
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Arrival to the old town is on foot over cobbles; ask the hotel for the nearest drop-off point and whether luggage can be left before check-in.
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Rooms on canal-facing floors or near the Markt can be noisy at weekends; request a courtyard or upper-floor room if you sleep lightly.
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Free-cancellation rates are common outside peak dates; choose them when plans are uncertain.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Alternative
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Alternative
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
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Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.
