Accommodation in Bruges - Belgium Travel Guide

Bruges has no shortage of accommodation ranging from luxury hotels to bed and breakfast, youth hostels and camp sites. However, despite the variety and quantity of accommodation in Bruges, it is still advisable to book early if you are planning to travel at the height of the summer season during July and August.

If you haven't booked somewhere to stay in advance, the best place to start looking for accommodation is at the one of the tourist offices in Bruges . There is one at the railway station which is convenient not only if you arrive by train but also if you arrive by car because the railway station is adjacent to the largest and cheapest car park in Bruges. This is one of the car parks on the edge of the city you will be encouraged to use to limit the amount of traffic in the city centre. If you haven't been to Bruges before you will soon see why cars and Bruges do not mix well.

The main tourist office is at the Burg which is right in the centre of Bruges. The tourist office publishes a free leaflet which includes a list of all the hotels and B&Bs in Bruges. However, if you want to check availability before you leave home (and make an on-line booking), visit the Bruges tourist office website at www.brugge.be

Bed and Breakfast

Bed and breakfast accommodation is available all over Bruges and most offer excellent facilities. The tourist office in Bruges has a complete list of approved bed and breakfast accommodation. For further details visit the Bruges website at www.brugge.be

Self-Catering Holiday Apartments

Long- and short-term self-catering holiday apartments are becoming increasingly popular in Bruges . The Bruges tourist office www.brugge.be has details about the 40+ apartments now available but does not arrange the holiday-apartment lettings. To do this you must contact the owner directly.

Youth Hostels

Bruges has a number of youth hostels/hotels which offer cheap and basic accommodation. Sleeping accommodation is usually in dormitories although some establishments offer double and triple rooms. The Bauhaus International Youth Hostel is about a 15/20 minute walk from the city centre (heading east from the Burg) and has dormitory, double and triple room accommodation. There is a bar on the ground floor which serves man-sized portions of food. It is right next door to the Bauhaus Hotel which is also ideal for those travelling on a limited budget. It has room for 81 people and includes a cyber café and restaurant. Charlie Rockets youth hostel is close to the centre of Bruges and occupies a converted cinema. Sleeping accommodation in the 11 rooms (above an American-style bar) are in rooms for 2, 4 or 6.

Campsites

Camping Memling

Camping Memling is 2kms east of the centre of Bruges and is set in a quiet wooded area. It is open all year round and has pitches for tents and caravans (with electric hook up). There is a restaurant and café on site and there are caravans and bungalows for hire.

Camping Sint Michiel

Camping Sint Michiel is1.5kms southwest of the city centre. It is open all year round and has pitches for tents and caravans (with electric hook up). There is a shop, restaurant and café on site.

Camping Klein Strand

Camping Klein Strand is 10kms from Bruges on the coast at Jabbeke. It is open all year round and has pitches for tents and caravans (with electric hook up). There are caravans and cottages available for hire.

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