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About the hotel

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Alice & Anais is a small-scale bed and breakfast in a stylish mansion in the heart of Bruges. The house is located in a quiet street just outside the busiest tourist stream, but still in the middle of the historic center. Inside, you will be welcomed in a homely atmosphere with a lot of attention to light, peace and discreet elegance. The owners themselves live in the building and receive guests as if they were friends coming to stay in the city.

The bed and breakfast has two rooms, which together can accommodate four people. The rooms are located on the first floor and each has its own bathroom, so that you as a guest have a lot of privacy and the feeling of having a small city accommodation to yourself. The interior is warm and sober: wooden floors, a carefully chosen color palette and high-quality bed linen create a calm, almost residential atmosphere. In some areas, original elements of the mansion stand out, such as high ceilings and large windows on the street or courtyard.

Breakfast is served in the downstairs dining room, where a long table is the heart of the space. Here, the day starts quietly, with fresh bread, fruit, spreads and hot drinks. Because there are only two rooms, the atmosphere remains intimate and personal; it's not uncommon for the owners to share tips about walking routes, lesser-known museums, or a newly opened eatery in the neighborhood.

The official information highlights the quiet, family layout of the house. There is no elevator, which may be important for those with reduced mobility, and the rooms are not at street level. Specific wishes regarding arrival times, breakfast or special needs are usually coordinated directly with the owners. Pets and additional facilities such as electric charging stations or bicycle rentals are not explicitly mentioned, so it is wise to contact us in advance if you have any special questions.

The surroundings

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Alice & Anais is located in Werkhuisstraat, a short, quiet side street in the historic city center. The immediate area is characterised by narrow cobbled streets, brick architecture and facades that are sometimes centuries old. Although you are in the middle of the city, silence and residential character predominate here; traffic is limited and many passers-by are pedestrians or cyclists.

A few minutes' walk away, you can reach the beguinage with its white houses around a grass square and tall trees. The waters of the canals are also never far away: via small bridges and dead ends, you always end up at a different part of the canal. The proximity to parks and courtyards makes for an almost village feel, even when the city is at its busiest.

From Werkhuisstraat, you can walk to museums around the historic hospital complex and churches with distinctive towers in a few minutes. Most shopping streets and central squares are within a short radius, but you can quickly get out of the hustle and bustle by walking one or two side streets away. This makes the location particularly interesting for travelers who like to visit the most famous places during the day but return to a more modest, residential neighborhood in the evening.

Things to do in the area

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• Take a morning walk to the beguinage and surrounding streets. In the early hours, there is an almost monastic calm and you can see how the whitewashed houses, the trees and the silence together form a closed world that clearly stands out from the rest of the city.

• Walk to the historic hospital complex and visit the museum that is housed there today, along with the nearby church. It gives you an insight into medieval care, religious art and how a hospital functioned within the city for centuries.

• End your exploration of the city with a short boat trip on the canals. From the classic boarding points, you'll sail past gardens, monastery walls and stepped gables that often remain invisible from the street, while a guide explains how the waterways developed into a kind of second street plan for Bruges.

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurants
• Le Mystique
Le Mystique is located in a stately city home near the historic center and serves sophisticated cuisine based on the French and Belgian tradition, complemented by worldly accents. The decor is elegant and intimate, making the restaurant ideal for a sumptuous evening meal with great attention to refinement.

• Brutal
Bruut is a compact waterfront restaurant serving a seasonal menu that relies heavily on regional products from the polders and the coast. The chef works with fixed menus that change regularly and presents dishes in a contemporary, sober style that lets pure flavors speak.

• Den Dyver
Den Dyver is an established name in the historic center and is known as a luxury bistro with a clear love for classic dishes. The kitchen serves refined fish and meat dishes in a warm interior where wood, fabrics and subdued light create a timeless atmosphere.

Cafes & bars
• Kottee Kaffee
Located on a street just outside the busiest shopping zone, Kottee Kaffee feels like a living room with comfortable seats and a quiet, almost studious atmosphere. You come there for carefully prepared coffee, tea and cake, and often linger a little longer with a book or newspaper.

• Hotel and Bar Rose Red
Located on a quiet side street near the historic center, Hotel and Bar Rose Red is a bar with a distinct beer culture. Inside, there is a warm, intimate atmosphere with lots of wood and subtle references to roses, while the menu offers a wide range of specialty beers, including several Trappists.

• Gulliver Tree
Gulliver Tree is a cozy coffee and tea room on a narrow downtown street, with a bright interior and a relaxed pace. Breakfast, homemade cakes and simple lunch dishes are served at small tables, making it a pleasant place to take a break between two city walks.

Lunch shops
• Bistro Refectory
Bistro Refter is a contemporary bistro on a quiet street not far from the historic museums, serving classic dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. You can go there both in the afternoon and in the evening, but the varied menu of seasonal dishes is ideal for an extensive lunch.

• Jacobin
Jacobin lives in an old city building in the center and works with a map that invites sharing, with dishes that change regularly according to the season. The style of cooking is modern and light, with international influences and a lot of attention to vegetables, making it an ideal choice for a layered, casual lunch.

• Copine Cantine
Cantine Copine is located just outside the busiest tourist zone, but remains easily accessible by bike or a short drive by car. The interior is playful and modern, and the kitchen presents creative dishes in portions that combine well into a long lunch with different courses.

Accessibility

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• By train, you can travel to Bruges station, which has easy connections to other Belgian cities. From the station, you can reach Werkhuisstraat with a short ride by city bus or taxi, or on foot via a walk that takes you through parks and residential streets to the city center.

• For those arriving by plane, the coastal airport near Ostend is a logical gateway, with connecting train connections to Bruges. You can also travel to the city from the major national airport without too many transfers, making Alice and Anais easy to fit into a round trip through Belgium.

• Within the historic core, walking is the most natural way to get around. Most museums, squares, parks and shopping streets are a few hundred metres apart, and the route to and from the bed and breakfast consists mainly of cobblestone streets, short bridges and restricted traffic zones.

Parking

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The bed and breakfast does not list its own parking garage or private spaces for guests. This means that those traveling by car have to rely on public parking options in and around the city center or at peripheral car parks just outside the center. In the streets around Werkhuisstraat, a paying regime usually applies and the capacity is limited, so it is less appropriate to count on a free space right outside the door.

The underground car parks in the center are a comfortable solution. Parking Pandreitje is located near a city park on the southern edge of the city center and offers a relatively quiet, covered car park within walking distance of the historic center. Parking Zilverpand is located under a compact shopping complex near the main shopping streets and is useful if you want to combine the city with shopping and culture in the same day. Parking Katelijne is located at the southern entrance to the center, near major museums and one of the major churches, and is a good choice for those who want to explore the museum district immediately after parking.

If you prefer to completely avoid the city center by car, you can opt for a peripheral car park. Randparking Magdalenastraat is located on the outskirts of the city near a hall complex and offers free or very affordable parking within walking distance of the station. From there, hop on a city bus or walk at a leisurely pace towards the historic city center and Alice en Anais, while the car stays out of the most crowded area. The city also works with a system of park and ride zones and a clear division between peripheral car parks, underground garages and blue zones, so it pays to check the latest information about rates and rules before departure.

Summary

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Alice en Anais is a small-scale, personal bed and breakfast in a quiet mansion in the historic city center of Bruges. With just two rooms, each with a private bathroom, and breakfast in the homely dining room, a stay feels more like staying with friends than visiting a traditional hotel. The location in Werkhuisstraat combines silence with proximity: you can walk to water, parks, museums and the city's most famous photo spots in a few minutes.

The immediate area is ideal for slow explorations on foot, complemented by a boat trip on the canals or a visit to historic hospitals and churches. Within a short walk, you'll find a varied range of restaurants, coffee shops, bars and contemporary lunch addresses, ranging from sophisticated gastronomy to relaxed brunch. Because the bed and breakfast does not have its own car park and the city center has mostly paid parking, it is wise to think about a parking strategy in advance, for example an underground car park in the neighborhood or a peripheral car park with a connection to public transport. For those looking for a quiet, intimate base to explore Bruges at a thoughtful pace, Alice and Anais is a particularly suitable choice.

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