Parking near your stay

About the hotel

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A R D E W O L F Bed and Breakfast is a small-scale guesthouse in a quiet residential street at East Proosse 9, just outside the busiest streams of the historic center of Bruges. The owner provides three simple but well-kept rooms, each with its own shower and toilet, so that up to eight guests can stay at the same time. The rooms are located on the first floor and are decorated in a sober, homely style, with attention to cleanliness and tranquility rather than design. Guests benefit from free WiFi throughout the house and can add a baby bed upon request, making this B and B also suitable for young families. Pets are welcome, which is rather exceptional for a small accommodation in compact Bruges. According to the official information, payment is made in cash, no credit cards are listed, so it is wise to bring sufficient cash. Smoking is not allowed in the rooms. A R D E W O L F thus focuses on travelers who are primarily looking for a quiet base close to the city center, without extensive hotel services but with concrete advantages such as pet-friendly friendliness and free private parking.

The surroundings

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The B and B is located in a residential area north of the center, on a quiet street where terraced houses with brick facades and small front gardens define the streetscape. From the front door, you can walk to the touristic heart of Bruges, with its squares, shops and museums, in about fifteen minutes; at the same time, the immediate surroundings feel pleasantly local and less crowded than the streets around the Markt. According to the city's information, you are staying here in a quiet neighborhood within the city limits, where the transition between residential streets and the historic core is gradual.

A short distance away is the green belt of the Kruisvest, the old city walls on the north and east sides of Bruges. Here you will find four more historic windmills on the grass dikes along the water, a popular walking area for residents and visitors alike. The Sint Janshuis mill and the Koelewei mill remind us of the time when windmills played an important economic role, and some of them can be visited in the summer months.

If you walk further towards the center, you will soon find yourself in a denser network of medieval streets. Quiet corners such as the small Muntplein, hidden behind the shopping streets, offer shady spots with benches and views of historic facades and a striking statue. These kinds of intimate squares are an interesting counterweight to the busier Markt or the major shopping axes.

Things to do in the area

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• Walk across the city walls along the Kruisvest and visit one of the windmills, such as the Sint Janshuis mill, where you can see the canals, vests and residential areas around the old town when the weather is nice.

• Visit the Folklore Museum in the Balstraat, a series of former workmen's houses where rooms are furnished as old classrooms, pharmacies, grocery stores and confectionery, and where the daily life of nineteenth and early twentieth century Bruges becomes tangible.

• Find a quiet moment at Muntplein, a small historic square at the junction between residential streets and shopping areas, with sofas and the Flandria Nostra statue, ideal for taking a break with ice cream or coffee away from the busiest routes.

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurants
• In The Mood dinner in the park
On the edge of the Minnewaterpark, In The Mood serves lunches and dinners in a green setting, with seasonal dishes, tapas and classics of Flemish cuisine. The combination of park view, terrace and a relaxed atmosphere makes this an ideal address for a slightly longer meal after a day in the city.

• The Stove
De Stove is a small-scale restaurant in a narrow street near the Markt, where a young team offers a sophisticated interpretation of Belgian cuisine with fresh and mostly local ingredients. The intimate interior and a limited menu provide a personal, peaceful dining experience with a focus on classics such as seafood and stews.

• Boreas Bistro Bar
Bistrobar Boreas is located on the Walplein, opposite a historic brewery, a bistro known for high-quality meat dishes such as steak, short rib and ribs. The menu is built around fresh products and a casual atmosphere, making it a good choice for a hearty lunch or dinner with a local touch.

Cafes & bars
• Cafune Espresso Bar
Cafuné Espresso Bar in the Academiestraat is a small specialty coffee bar just outside the busiest tourist stream, where slow coffee, espresso and filter coffee are key. In addition to excellent coffee, there are fresh breakfast cakes in the morning and bagels and quiches later in the day, making this a quiet stop during a city walk.

• Cafe Pick
At the Eiermarkt, near the Markt, Cafe Pick is a lively address with a long history as a meeting place for students and locals. Today, it is a wide public bar with a generous beer and cocktail list and an informal atmosphere, suitable for an after-dinner drink or a night out in the center.

• Blend Wine Bar
Blend Wine Bar in the Kuipersstraat combines a wine shop and wine bar, with a very wide range of wines by the glass and by the bottle in a warm, contemporary interior. You can sample it at a leisurely pace and possibly take home a bottle, making this a pleasant end to the day for those who love wine.

Lunch shops
• Boho Brunch
Boho Brunch in the Yeast Street is a bright, bohemian restaurant serving breakfast and lunch all day long, from açai bowls and American pancakes to sandwiches, salads and sweet desserts. The relaxed atmosphere and the emphasis on colorful, often healthy dishes make it a great address for a late morning or early afternoon.

• Coffee Camel
The Zilverpand shopping area is home to Kaffee Kamiel, a spacious breakfast and lunch bar with an urban interior and a menu full of all-day breakfast, brunch dishes, sandwiches and cakes. The combination of plenty of seating, a relaxed atmosphere and options for vegetarian and vegan options ensures that this is a versatile lunch address.

• Local Bar
Bar Lokal aan de Burg mainly works with local products and producers and is a coffee and lunch place during the day where you can enjoy breakfast, waffles, sandwiches, pasta and other simple dishes. The location close to the main squares but just off the busiest walking route makes it a pleasant stopover while exploring the city center.

Accessibility

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• By train: if you arrive at Bruges station by train, you can walk to the city center and walk to East Proosse in about twenty minutes via the northern edge of the center, or take a short taxi ride to the B and B.

• By bus: several city buses serve the Gistfabriek stop, from where it's a short walk through the residential area to A R D E W O L F; the timetable provides a regular connection between this stop and the central area around the city center.

• By car: Bruges can be reached via the ring around the city center; from the ring, drive to the northern edge of the city and the neighborhood around Oost Proosse. The last section is over narrow streets with a quiet traffic scene, after which you either park at the B and B or drive to one of the public car parks.

Parking

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An important practical advantage of A R D E W O L F is that there are two free private parking spaces available for guests, which is rare so close to the center of Bruges. These are listed as guarded parking and make it possible to leave the car near the room at no additional cost. Because the number of places is limited, it is wise to inquire when booking whether there is still a parking space available.

If you no longer find space at the house, you can move to one of the underground city car parks. Parking Langestraat on the Predikherenrei is located on the east side of the city center and offers paying spaces within walking distance of the center; according to information about the Bruges car parks, this garage is part of the network of six large underground car parks in the heart of the city.

More south, near the Minnewater and the conference and exhibition site, is Parking Oud Sint Jan. This car park is easily accessible via the ring and is close to the historic center, so you can walk to the canals and museums in a few minutes after parking.

For those who prefer to park outside the city center, there are peripheral car parks where you can leave the car for free. P and R Waggelwater on the outskirts of the city offers more than a hundred places and is connected to the center via a city bus that, according to the current regulations, runs back and forth free of charge for parkers until at least the end of two thousand and twenty-five. This is an interesting option for those who want to enter Bruges by public transport after parking, or for those who want to avoid busy periods in the center.

Paid street parking is available throughout the center of Bruges and in most garages, with different rates depending on zone and duration. Those traveling by car would do well to check the current information about rates and peripheral car parks in advance and possibly reserve a spot in a garage during busy periods.

Summary

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A R D E W O L F Bed and Breakfast is a small-scale, quiet accommodation in a residential area just outside the busiest parts of the historic center of Bruges. With three simple but tidy rooms with private showers, free WiFi, an available baby bed and the possibility to bring pets, the B and B focuses on guests who particularly value a quiet base and a personal approach. The location, about a 15-minute walk from the tourist center and in the vicinity of the green Kruisvest and the city windmills, offers a pleasant combination of city and rest. Thanks to two free private parking spaces at the house and additional options in underground car parks and peripheral car parks such as Langestraat, Oud Sint Jan and Waggelwater, a concrete parking plan can also be developed for drivers. Together with the range of nearby restaurants, cafes, brunch addresses and cultural activities, A R D E W O L F is a practical and relaxed starting point to explore Bruges at a leisurely pace.

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