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About the hotel

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B and B Asinello is a small-scale boutique bed and breakfast in the historic heart of Bruges, located in the Ezelstraat at number 59a. The town hall has three rooms named Marie, Baptiste and Germaine and can accommodate a total of approximately eight guests. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, with a combination of historic details and contemporary decor. The official information highlights that Asinello is a quiet, design-focused place where you can fall back on comfort and personal attention after a day in the city. The rooms are spacious, each with a private bathroom, quality beds, air conditioning and free WiFi. In various reviews, the peace, the careful finish and the sumptuous breakfast are mentioned as strong assets.

Every morning, a delicious breakfast buffet is served, with attention to fresh and often local products. According to the information communicated by the owners, breakfast is usually served in the morning, in a bright breakfast room that overlooks the courtyard. Guests can make free use of the hammam, which is located in the house, once during their stay. This wellness accent makes Asinello particularly attractive for travelers who want to combine their city trip with a moment of relaxation.

The bed and breakfast is mainly aimed at adults and couples looking for a quiet stay: there are only a few rooms, no busy hotel bar and no large groups. In principle, check-in takes place between sixteen and nineteen, and check-out at eleven o'clock in the morning. Those who want to arrive earlier or later can coordinate this with the owners in advance. Thanks to the limited scale, the tone is personal: a lot of information about restaurants, walking routes and practical tips is provided directly by the hostess and host.

The surroundings

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Asinello is located in the Ezelstraat, in the Ezelstraat Quarter, a historic district just north of the Markt. The street is an old commercial axis that was already important in the Middle Ages as a connection between the city gate and the center. Today, it's a characterful mix of small houses, restored mansions, local shops and a few creative shops, including concept stores and boutiques that are especially popular with locals.

From the B and B, you can walk to the Markt with the Belfry, to the Sint Jakobswijk and to the network of narrow streets between Sint Jakobsstraat, Vlamingstraat and Jan van Eyckplein in a few minutes. The Ezelstraat Quarter is often described as a slightly quieter counterpart to the busiest shopping streets, but with just as much historical decor: brick facades, monasteries, city gardens and small squares provide an intimate, almost village-like atmosphere in the middle of the city.

Because Asinello is just outside the most touristic streams, you benefit from a calmer living environment while the major sights are just a short walk away. The Ezelpoort, one of the remaining medieval city gates, is located a little further on the edge of the center and is a good starting point for walks along the city walls. Heading south, you can walk to the square near the Sebrechts City Park in a few minutes and on to't Zand and the concert hall, where city life is getting busier and you can connect to public transport.

Things to do in the area

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• Explore the Ezelstraat Quarter and the adjacent Sint Jakobsbuurt, with St. James Church, small houses of worship, Sebrechts Park, and a range of independent shops and studios. This part of Bruges feels village and historic at the same time and is ideal for an evening walk after dinner.

• Visit the French Fries Museum and the Choco Story Chocolate Museum, both within walking distance of Asinello, for a light-hearted but substantive introduction to two typical Belgian icons. Here you will learn the history of fries and chocolate, often with a tasting session at the end.

• Take a green walk to the Ezelpoort and the vests. Along the walls, you will find water, rows of trees and sight lines to windmills on the outskirts of the city. This quiet loop is ideal for leaving the hustle and bustle of the city center behind and still experiencing the historic structure of Bruges.

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurants
• The Republic, Sint Jakobsstraat, is located in a charming historic building with a spacious grand café. The kitchen works with a contemporary menu with international influences, where seasonal dishes and comfort food sit side by side in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Den Dyver aan de Dijver is known as a culinary address that focuses on Belgian beer culture. Here, seasonal dishes are often combined with appropriate beers, in a setting that is reminiscent of a classic Bruges city home with a warm, gourmet touch.

• Bistro Kok Au Vin in the Ezelstraat is a Belgian bistro with a kitchen that focuses on tasty dishes based on classic products. In the compact, cozy dining room, you can taste dishes that follow the lines of better brasserie cuisine, within walking distance of the B and B.

Cafes & bars
• I Love Coffee Espresso Bar in Sint Jakobsstraat is a small-scale specialty coffee shop with a warm, informal atmosphere. The menu offers various coffee specialties and light sweets, ideal for a morning break or a coffee stop during a city walk.

• Staminee De Garre is hidden in a narrow alley between Markt and Burg and is often described as a classic Bruges beer inn. Inside, you'll find multiple levels, wooden beams and an extensive beer menu that includes your own beer.

• t Poatersgat in the Vlamingstraat is an attractive cellar bar with brick vaults and an impressive selection of beers. The bar has a reputation for being an authentic place where both residents and visitors can enjoy an evening in a cozy, slightly hidden setting.

Lunch shops
• Balthasar in Sint Amandsstraat presents itself as a place for breakfast and lunch, with a menu full of dishes such as toast, bowls and sweet options. The store is known for its use of fresh produce and a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere that is popular with locals and visitors alike.

• Matin Midi in het Zilverpand is a brasserie where you can enjoy breakfast, croquettes, salads and other lunch dishes, often served on a sunny terrace between the shops. The place is often referred to as an ideal break between shopping or museum visits in the center.

• The Foyer on the square near the concert hall offers a menu of lunch and light dishes, in a space that combines architecture and gastronomy. Due to its location on't Zand, this is a handy address if you want to combine culture in the concert hall or a walk through the modern city edge around the square with a meal.

Accessibility

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• Travel to Bruges station by train. From there, you can walk to the center, take a city bus to the city center or use the center shuttle, an electric bus that runs through the city center on a fixed loop. Since 2025, visitors have been paying a small contribution per ride, while people from Bruges will continue to board for free.

• By car, you usually follow the E40 or E403 to the ring around Bruges and then drive towards the historic center. Due to its location in the Ezelstraat, Asinello is easy to reach via the routes to the Ezelpoort or via the northern entrance to the center, but take into account a combination of one-way traffic and speed limits in the city center.

• If you travel by bike, you will soon discover that Bruges is very compact. From the B and B, you can cycle to the vests, the surrounding city gates and the green edges outside the center in a short time. The Ezelpoort is a logical gateway to longer routes around the city, for example along the canals or towards the polder landscapes around Bruges.

Parking

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Asinello has a limited number of private parking spaces that can be pre-booked. These places are located on the same street as the B and B and are listed on the official information with a fixed daily rate of approximately fourteen euros per twenty-four hours. For guests who want to be sure of their parking space in the immediate vicinity of their accommodations, this is the most comfortable option.

When the private spaces are occupied, the B and B refer to the Ezelstraat public car park in Hugo Losschaertstraat, a short walk from Ezelstraat. This is an underground car park that is located just off the busiest streets and therefore often offers a good balance between accessibility and peace.

For those who prefer to park on the edge of the city, Parking Centrum Station near the train station is an interesting alternative. This large car park is promoted by the city as an economical choice for visitors and, in combination with the city buses and the city shuttle, offers an easy connection to the heart of Bruges. Information from the city suggests that those who park there can often use low-cost or free bus connections on the day of arrival, depending on the applicable parking policy.

Because parking rules and rates are regularly updated, it is wise to check the official information of Bruges just before departure or ask the owners of Asinello for a recent update. They are familiar with the combination of private parking, the nearest public car parks and any P plus R solutions on the outskirts of the city.

Summary

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B and B Asinello is an intimate, carefully decorated bed and breakfast in the Ezelstraat, right in the historic center of Bruges. With only three rooms, each with a private bathroom and modern comfort amenities, and with its own hammam and peaceful courtyard, the house is aimed at guests who appreciate peace, design and personal attention. The extensive breakfast and the small-scale approach create an almost homely atmosphere, while the location ensures that the Market, museums and canals are a few minutes' walk away.

The combination of a central but quiet location in the Ezelstraat Quarter, good accessibility by train, bus, center shuttle and bicycle, and the possibility to use a private car park or a nearby public car park, makes Asinello a practical base for a weekend in Bruges. Whether you want to explore the city on foot, combine museums and churches with culinary discoveries, or relax in the hammam after a day of strolling around the city, Asinello offers a discreet, comfortable home in a place where historic Bruges literally begins around the corner.

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