How to Find Some of the Best Hotels in Bruges

Five Star Hotels in Bruges

One of the best hotels in Bruges, The Kempinski Hotel, Dukes Palace, Bruges, is right in the heart of the city centre. This five star hotel is only 500 metres from the famous Bruges marketplace, located amongst the historic cobbled streets and the ancient 14th century bell tower. As hotels in Bruges go, you would struggle to find one better equipped and better located than The Kempinski. With period features throughout this former 15th century palace, original architecture and stonework, a listed chapel onsite, a gourmet restaurant, spa, internet access, bar, lush gardens and an indoor swimming pool, this Bruges hotel has been rated 4.7 out of 5 by previous hotel guests.

Four Star Hotels in Bruges

At the four star rating level, there are numerous hotels in Bruges to choose from. Each of the hotels in Bruges is different and all have their own unique charm, so decide first whether you would like to be centrally located for easy access to the main square, or whether you would prefer one of the hotels in Bruges that are located on the beautiful waterways, with easy access to the coast. In terms of amenities, décor and setting, there are hotels in Bruges to suit everyone’s taste.

If you like a cosy family atmosphere and period furnishings, you will enjoy the original antiques, historic artifacts, antique furniture and artwork of the family owned boutique hotel, The Pand Romantik Hotel Bruges, which was a former 18th century carriage house.

For sightseeing around the Basilica of the Holy Blood and other ancient churches and temples, opt for The Heritage Hotel, just a stone’s throw away on Niklaas Desparsstraat 11 Bruges. For added luxury, opt one of their suites, as The Heritage Hotel is one of the only hotels in Bruges with marble bathrooms and Jacuzzis.

For ease of transport between hotels in Bruges and the airport, you could opt for The Hotel Academie Bruges as it is near the convenient airport city express train station. It is also one of the hotels in Bruges located in the golden triangle of the city, near such attractions as the Minnewater, or Lake of Love, and the Gruuthouse Museum.

If you enjoy the seaside and watersports, choose one of the hotels in Bruges that are located near the coast or waterways. The Hotel De Tuilerieen Bruges is located on the Den Dijver Canal, offering easy accessibility to the scenic Belgian coast.

For central hotels in Bruges, ask how close they are to the historic market square, which is the central hub of Bruges. These include Best Western Premier Hotel Navarra Brugge and The Hotel Oud Huis De Peellaert Brugge.