Parking near your stay

About the hotel

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Hotel Asiris is located at Lange Raamstraat 9 in Bruges, in a restored patrician house in the northern part of the historic city center. The hotel has thirteen recently renovated rooms, eleven in the main building and two in a separate annex. This ensures a small-scale setup with a total of approximately thirty sleeping places, where personal service and quiet nights are more important than extensive facilities. The official hotel information highlights that guests have been welcomed here for over twenty-five years in a homely atmosphere, a short walk from the Markt.

The rooms are simply and neatly furnished, with attention to cleanliness and practical details such as comfortable beds, a private bathroom and basic comfort. Instead of distinct design, this is a classic, timeless interior that matches the historic building. In the morning, a breakfast buffet is served in a cozy breakfast room, so you can start the day peacefully without having to go straight into town. For many guests, this is a pleasant daily ritual before moving into Bruges.

Hotel Asiris is located in a protected building within the historic core. As a result, certain interventions, such as installing a lift, are not foreseen; the hotel explicitly states that there is no elevator. Those with reduced mobility should therefore inquire in advance about the most suitable room. It is not possible to add extra beds for insurance reasons, which further reinforces the character of a quiet city hotel without family rooms with extra beds. In addition, in Bruges, there is a tourist tax per adult per night, which is not included in the room price and is paid locally.

The surroundings

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Hotel Asiris is located in the shadow of the fifteenth-century St. Gilles Church, in a quiet residential area within the Unesco World Heritage Zone of Bruges. The neighborhood around Lange Raamstraat and Sint Gilliskwartier is characterized by narrow cobblestone streets, stepped gables, small squares and a mix of local residents, small hotels and local shops. Compared to the immediate vicinity of the Markt, it is noticeably quieter here, especially in the evenings, while you are still about a ten-minute walk from the main squares and museums.

Jan van Eyck Square, surrounded by canals and historic merchant houses, is a few minutes' walk away. In the streets between St. Gilles Church and this square, you can feel the atmosphere of the old trading quarter, with a view of the canals and bridges that give Bruges its distinctive silhouette. The neighborhood fits seamlessly with other quiet neighborhoods such as the Sint Annakwartier, where more churches, hidden courtyards and windmills line the city's fortresses. This way, you'll stay in an area of the city that is both authentic and easily accessible.

There are some basic facilities in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, such as a bakery, small grocers, a pharmacy and a number of small-scale eateries. At the same time, short walks take you to busier shopping streets and famous museums. The area invites you to wander slowly: take a detour along a canal, a bench in a small square, or a short stop in a neighborhood café before returning to the quiet Lange Raamstraat.

Things to do in the area

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• Walk from the hotel via the streets around the Saint Gilles Church to Jan van Eyck Square, the Markt and the Burg. Along the way, you'll pass historic facades, small bridges and some of the most famous views of Bruges, with plenty of opportunities to take photos or step into a boutique.

• Follow the canals along the Spiegelrei and Langerei towards the city vests and windmills on the edge of the city center. This walk combines water, greenery and heritage and literally ends near the windmills, where you have a nice view of the city's walls and low-rise buildings.

• Plan a day with museums and religious buildings, such as a visit to a museum of painting or city history, combined with a church or beguinage. In between, you can include a boat trip on the canals, so you can also experience the medieval facades from the water.

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurants
• The Lost Corner
De Verloren Hoek is located near the windmills on the edge of the city center and is an attractive restaurant known for its menu of aged meat, seasonal dishes and sophisticated tapas. The cozy interior and the terrace with a view of the city's fortresses make this a particularly attractive spot after a walk on the outskirts of Bruges.

• De Vlaamsche Pot
De Vlaamsche Pot is a classic living room restaurant in the center that serves real Flemish food. Think beef stew, water soup, shrimp croquettes and other dishes that are reminiscent of grandmother's kitchen, in a warm interior with wooden furniture and old details.

• Curiosities
Curiosa is an intimate restaurant in a sixteenth-century cellar, serving French Belgian dishes. Guests praise the stew, fish pan and other traditional dishes, served in a quiet, vaulted space that has its own character, away from the hustle and bustle of the streets above.

Cafes & bars
• Cafe Terrastje
Cafe Terrastje aan de Genthof is a friendly café close to the Saint Gilles Church and along the canal. Inside, there is a warm, informal atmosphere with music and personal service, while the terrace overlooks the water, making it a lovely spot for a drink after a city walk.

• Dees Coffee
Dees Koffie is a specialty coffee bar and roastery in the Hoogstraat, where coffee is key. The beans are roasted in the city itself and served in the bar as carefully brewed espresso or filter coffee, with great attention to origin, sustainability and taste.

• Dayos Place
Dayos Place is located on Hauwerstraat near Beursplein and is an authentic café with a modern touch. You'll find a wide range of beers, spirits, home-made cocktails and coffee, in a relaxed atmosphere where regular music and events provide extra vibrancy.

Lunch shops
• Nomad
Nomad aan het plein't Zand is a popular breakfast and lunch bar with a menu full of worldly dishes. We work with lots of vegetables, often directly from our own organic farm, and with healthy dishes such as salads, bowls and hot dishes, with a wide choice for vegetarians and vegans.

• Margritt
Margritt in the traffic-free Sint Amandstraat combines breakfast, lunch and coffee in a bright and cozy interior. From breakfast cakes and homemade cakes to salads and light lunch dishes, it's a great place to take a break while shopping or walking while watching street life go by.

• Juliette
Juliette is a cozy breakfast and lunch shop in a quiet street in the city center. Guests come here for richly filled breakfast baskets, granola, pancakes and other brunch dishes, as well as a simple dessert plate with coffee in the afternoon, all in an intimate setting.

Accessibility

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• By train
Bruges is well connected to other Flemish cities and to Brussels via regular train connections. From Bruges Station, you can take a city bus to the historic city center and then continue on foot to the Saint Gilles district, or you can walk to Hotel Asiris via the inner ring and picturesque streets in about half an hour.

• By bus
City buses connect the station and suburbs with stops in and around the center. A stop near the hotel is the one near the Golden Hand Street and the Jan van Eyck site, from where you walk to the Lange Raamstraat via quiet streets. Most buses run along the ring and the center, so switching is often easy.

• By car
If you come by car, it is best to follow the major access roads to the ring around Bruges and the signs to the center. Due to the historic street structure, many streets are one-way streets and the available space is limited. A recent route planner is therefore useful, as is pre-determining a parking strategy, especially during busy vacation periods or during events.

Parking

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Hotel Asiris has five private garages that can be reserved upon request. A private garage costs around twenty euros per night and is available from check-in in the afternoon to check out in the morning. The hotel asks you to specify the type of car in advance, as the garages vary in size and are not suitable for every vehicle. If you want a guaranteed spot near the hotel, please contact us in time to reserve one of these garages.

The hotel also points to various public car parks in and around the city center. One of the most practical options for Asiris guests is Parking Biekorf, about a ten-minute walk away. Other city car parks such as the car parks at the station, on the square't Zand, in the Langestraat, in Pandreitje or on the Katelijne also offer ample capacity. For those who prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city, there are peripheral car parks with favourable rates, where you can leave the car for a longer period of time and continue by public transport or on foot.

The streets around Hotel Asiris are located in a paid parking zone. Overground parking in the center is usually chargeable during the day and subject to time restrictions, with a maximum parking period of a few hours per visit. A parking app or ticket machine registers the number plate so that you no longer use a parking disc. If you want to park in the area for a long time, you should therefore opt for an underground car park or the hotel's private garages.

Finally, there are also private providers where you can reserve a parking space or garage in the area in advance. This can be interesting for larger cars, vans or travelers who like to pre-book everything. When booking, always check the maximum height, width and walking distance to the hotel so that there are no surprises upon arrival.

Summary

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Hotel Asiris is a small-scale city hotel in a restored patrician house, quietly located in the Saint Gilles district, about a 10-minute walk from the Markt. With thirteen recently renovated rooms, a homely breakfast buffet and a personal approach, the hotel is aimed at travelers who are primarily looking for an attractive, quiet base to explore the city on foot. The protected nature of the building explains the lack of an elevator, while practical issues such as tourist tax and limited options for extra beds are clearly communicated.

The area around the Saint Gilles Church offers an interesting balance between peace and proximity to the main sights. You can reach the canals, the windmills on the vests, museums, squares and shopping streets via short walks. In and around the neighborhood, you'll also find a range of attractive places to eat and drink, from classic Flemish restaurants like De Vlaamsche Pot to contemporary brunch spots like Nomad and intimate coffee bars like Dees Koffie.

For drivers, Hotel Asiris offers a combination of its own private garages, public car parks within walking distance and paying street zones in the area. If you plan your parking space in advance, you can leave the car behind and then be fully guided by the walkability of Bruges. For example, Hotel Asiris forms a quiet, well-located base for a city trip where heritage, gastronomy and comfort come together in a small-scale setting.

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