This medieval city of West Flanders in Belgium has been drawing tourists on day trips from Brussels for years.
The quaint canals, cobblestone streets and Markt Square offer picturesque scenes everywhere you turn, plus waffle shops, chocolate stores and boutiques for shoppers.
The best way to experience Bruges, though, is an overnight visit. By staying overnight in a Bruges hotel, you will get to experience Bruges after the day trippers have all gone home.
If you are looking for unusual places to stay in Bruges, there’s even a barge hotel you can sleep in! Use this guide to find the best places to stay in Bruges, including the best area for tourists, and Bruges accommodation options for every budget. Keep reading to decide where to stay in Bruges, Belgium.
We will cover off all types of options for accommodation in Bruges Belgium from Hostels to luxury Bruges hotels as well as how to decide where to stay in Bruges Belgium 2023
Check out the below guide on where to stay in Bruges Belgium, accommodation in Brugge, best places in Bruges to visit, the best places to stay in Bruges, hotels near Bruges attractions, Bruges neighborhood guide and many more.
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Bruges City Centre – Where to stay in Bruges for first timers
The most popular area for visitors to Bruges is the city center, sometimes referred to as “in the Ring” because of the Ring Road circling the city center. Some of the best hotels in Bruges can be found here, as it is where most tourist attractions are located.
The city center is fairly small, about two miles across, so any hotel will be in walking distance of what you want to see.
The hub of all activities in Bruges is Market Square, easily found by the 83-meters tall belfry in the square. If you’re wondering where to stay in Bruges for Christmas market the city centre is definitely the right area to stay in.
Many hotels in Bruges city centre are family friendly and kids will love all the green space along the river to run and chase the ducks. This UNESCO World Heritage Center is the best area for tourists in Bruges.
Take a look at our recommended best hotels in Bruges city centre below…
Best places to stay in Bruges City Centre
Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in Bruges City Centre
Budget accommodation in Bruges City Centre
Mid range accommodation in Bruges City Centre
- Zakske 13 Boutique B&B – Adults Only
- Hotel Navarra Brugge
- Canalview Hotel Ter Reien (best hotel in Bruges with canal view)
- The Black Swan Hotel
Family Friendly accommodation in Bruges City Centre
- Hotel Monsieur Ernest
- Hotel Marcel
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Brugge, an IHG Hotel
- Grand Hotel Casselbergh Brugge
Affordable Luxury accommodation in Bruges City Centre
- The Notary
- Dukes’ Palace Brugge
- Relais & Châteaux Hotel Heritage
- The Pand Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Sint-Anna Quarter – Where to stay in Bruges with Family
In the northeast corner of the Ring lies the Bruges neighborhood of Sint Anna Quarter, just across the canal from the city center. This residential area is only 20 minutes from the city center and Grote Markt, but much different in terms of atmosphere.
The streets are lined with 17th century cottages and town homes, and this is also where you’ll find the famous Cafe Vlissinghe, which has been serving patrons for over 500 years.
The center of the neighborhood is St. Anne’s church, which also dates to the 17th century. This is a great family friendly place to stay in Bruges, especially for longer visits or travelers seeking a more local experience.
Best places to stay in Sint-Anna Quarter
Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in Sint-Anna Quarter
Budget accommodation in Sint-Anna Quarter
Mid range accommodation in Sint-Anna Quarter
Family Friendly accommodation in Sint-Anna Quarter
Affordable Luxury accommodation in Sint-Anna Quarter
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Quarter – Where to stay in Bruges for tourists
Named for the Church of Our Lady, and the corresponding museum, this is the art corner of Bruges.
With parts dating back to the 13th century, and a tower over 115 meters tall, the church is an impressive piece of architecture. Inside is a world-famous Michelangelo sculpture of Madonna in marble, along with many valuable paintings and sculptures.
It’s also very close to Groeningemuseum, known for its collection of Flemish primitives. This area also has breweries and chocolatiers to fuel your self-guided art tour of Bruges.
Best places to stay in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Quarter
Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Quarter
Budget accommodation in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Quarter
Mid range accommodation in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Quarter
- Novotel Brugge Centrum
- Hotel Het Gheestelic Hof
- City Flats by Lybeer Hotel Group
- Logies Graaf Van Vlaanderen
Family Friendly accommodation in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Quarter
Affordable Luxury accommodation in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Quarter
- De Tuilerieën – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
- Dukes’ Academie Brugge
- Boutique Hotel De Castillion – Small elegant family hotel
’T Zand – Where to stay in Bruges on a budget
At the western edge of the city center, you’ll find t’Zand, named after a street just inside the ring. This area is best known for a Saturday market.
The location just outside the city center means there are budget friendly accommodation options, still less than ten minutes walk to Grote Markt.
In addition to many cafes and restaurants along t’Zand road, you can also visit King Albert Park for a taste of green space in Bruges. Music lovers often stay in t’Zand for the proximity to the Bruges’ concert hall.
Best places to stay in ’T Zand
Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in ’T Zand
Budget accommodation in ’T Zand
Mid range accommodation in ’T Zand
Family Friendly accommodation in ’T Zand
Affordable Luxury accommodation in ’T Zand
Ezelstraat Quarter – Where to stay in Bruges for cheap accommodation
The northwest corner of the Ring is where you’ll find the district of Ezelstraat, named after the main street running through here.
The street runs from an inner canal near Grote Markt to the outer canal and Ezelpoort, an interesting tourist attraction.
Ezelpoort means Donkey’s Gate, and is a lovely park area closed to traffic, with a historic city gate. This is another great area to find budget friendly accommodation, and the stroll back towards the city center is lined with interesting shops and cafes.
Best places to stay in Ezelstraat Quarter
Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in Ezelstraat Quarter
Budget accommodation in Ezelstraat Quarter
Mid range accommodation in Ezelstraat Quarter
Family Friendly accommodation in Ezelstraat Quarter
- Hotel Ter Brughe
- Guesthouse Maison de la Rose
- Guesthouse Vlamynckpoort
- The Boulevard House, at a beautiful Avenue in the Historic Centre
Affordable Luxury accommodation in Ezelstraat Quarter
- Zakske 13 Boutique B&B – Adults Only
- Maison Fred Luxury Suites
- B&B De Corenbloem Luxury Guesthouse – Adults Only
- Brugsche Suites – Luxury Guesthouse
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