Parking near your stay

About the hotel

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B&B Les Invités is an intimate bed and breakfast with three guest rooms in a restored neoclassical townhouse from the nineteenth century. The house is located in Katelijnestraat 122, in the historic heart of Bruges, with the Minnewater literally in the backyard. The scale was deliberately kept small: there are a total of around eight sleeping places, which creates a quiet, almost homely atmosphere where personal attention and local advice are central.

Inside, the interior exudes a warm and contemporary style: lots of light, soft colors, comfortable beds and carefully chosen materials. The rooms have a private bathroom, smart TV, wireless internet and in-room coffee and tea, so you can retire in peace after a day in the city.

A special feature of Les Invités is the emphasis on relaxation. The well-kept city garden has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna, rare assets in a compact historic city center. Guests start the day with a full breakfast that is prepared with care, after which the host is happy to give tips for lesser-known addresses in Bruges and the surrounding area.

Combining small scale, comfortable rooms and wellness facilities, Les Invités feels a bit like a private city villa: a place where you stay in the middle of the city but still have the luxury of completely disconnecting from the rhythm of the day.

The surroundings

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Les Invités is located in one of the most scenic parts of Bruges, at the transition between the Minnewaterpark and the old city walls. At the back of the house, a world of bridges, water features and old trees begins where joggers, residents and visitors intersect, often at a remarkably slow pace compared to the hustle and bustle around the Markt.

A few minutes' walk away, you can reach the Ten Wijngaerde Begijnhof, a walled world of white houses and monastery gardens that make Bruges' religious past tangible. A little further on, the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk rises, with its characteristic brick tower that rises high above the roofs. Around the Dijver and the Groeninge and Gruuthuse museums, you will get a compact concentration of art, history and urban landscapes along the water.

Katelijnestraat itself is an elongated city street that gradually narrows towards the center, with historic brick facades, small shops, restaurants and side streets that invite you to wander off. In the evening, this is a pleasant neighborhood for a leisurely stroll along illuminated facades and the quiet canals, while you can easily walk to all major attractions during the day. The location is also convenient for those planning trips outside the center: the highway to the coast and interior is nearby, without feeling like you're staying on a busy traffic axis.

Things to do in the area

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• Take a loop walk along the Minnewaterpark, the Begijnhof and the city walls. Start near the B&B, cross the water via the Minnewater Bridge and follow the green paths and historic fortifications for a surprisingly quiet part of Bruges.

• Visit the Groeninge Museum and the Gruuthuse Museum for Flemish Primitives, Art and Bruges Urban History, and combine this with a passage through the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk and St. John's Hospital. In a compact walk, you can get a very complete picture of the city's cultural richness.

• Walk along the Dijver to the Markt, climb the Belfry for a view over the rooftops and end with a cruise on the canals. Thanks to the limited distances, this route can easily be combined with a lunch or an evening meal at one of the restaurants near Katelijnestraat and the Minnewater.

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurants
• In The Mood dinner in the park
Located on the edge of the Minnewaterpark, this restaurant combines a romantic setting with a menu full of Flemish classics, modern dishes and seasonal specials. Inside and on the terrace, you can look out at the greenery, making it a great place for an atmospheric dinner after an evening walk.

• De Katelijne Restaurant
Restaurant De Katelijne is located in the same street as the B&B and is known for its classic Belgian cuisine, with dishes such as beef stew, fish dishes and robust seasonal dishes. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, ideal for an evening where you want to eat close to your place to stay without many detours.

• Délice Bruges
Close to the Minnewaterpark, you'll find Délice Brugge, a restaurant that focuses on authentic Belgian dishes such as stews, mussels and seasonal dishes in a cozy, warm setting. It is a good choice for those looking for quality without formal barriers and who like to see local flavours on the plate.

Cafes & bars
• Beer café't Brugs Beertje
This legendary downtown beer café has had a reputation as a meeting point for beer enthusiasts for decades, with more than three hundred Belgian beers on the menu. The atmosphere is informal and authentic, ideal for an evening of tasting and talking at small tables in a classic Bruges interior.

• Oswald Bar
Oswald, a cozy bar with a large terrace serving a wide range of beers, cocktails and homemade lemonades, is located on the lively square't Zand. Due to its central location, this is a nice stop at the end of a day of museums or shopping, possibly with a light bite.

• Cambrinus
Cambrinus, in the heart of Bruges, combines the role of a beer café and restaurant with an impressive beer menu and a menu full of Belgian classics. It has a dark wood interior that is reminiscent of a traditional beer room, a good setting for an evening tasting local brews.

Lunch shops
• Benedict Café
Benedict Café is a popular breakfast and lunch address in the center of Bruges, offering creative dishes, homemade preparations and contemporary, bright décor. It is recommended for an extensive brunch, a quality salad or a lunch with a glass of wine.

• Le Pain Quotidien Simon Stevin Square
On Simon Stevinplein, you will find an attractive bakery restaurant that focuses on bread, pastries and simple, fresh lunch dishes. Inside, you can look out into a quiet interior, while the terrace overlooks one of the most pleasant squares in Bruges.

• Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem is a popular bakery and tea room just a short walk from the Begijnhof, where local residents come for bread, cakes and breakfast. You can enjoy coffee, sweet cakes and light lunch dishes on site in a historic building with an intimate atmosphere.

Accessibility

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• You can travel by train to Bruges station, from where Les Invités is about a mile away, a 15-minute walk through a direct route along the Minnewater. Those who prefer not to walk can take a short ride by city bus or taxi to near Katelijnestraat.

• By plane, Ostend, Bruges and Brussels Airport are particularly relevant. Ostend is about thirty kilometers from Bruges, Brussels Airport about a hundred kilometers; in either case, you can continue by train or rental car via the main connections to Bruges.

• By car, you can reach the B&B via the ring road around Bruges and the southern access roads. The location is convenient for those who want to leave their car behind after arrival and explore the city on foot or by public transport, because the highway to the coast and interior is nearby while you are still staying in the historic center.

Parking

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Les Invités does not have its own closed car park or garage for guests, which is common in the densely built-up center of Bruges. Those arriving by car should therefore avoid the well-equipped public car parks around the edge of the city center.

The most logical option in the immediate vicinity is Parking Katelijne, an underground city car park on Katelijnestraat, a short walk from the B&B and near the Minnewater. This car park is centrally located near various museums and has facilities such as places for people with disabilities and charging points for electric cars.

If you want to explore Bruges wider or park a little cheaper and wider, you can opt for Parking Centrum Zand under the square of the same name, which is located directly below the cultural heart around the concert hall and is open day and night. From there, you can walk through the shopping district to Katelijnestraat and Les Invités in about ten minutes.

A third option is Parking Centrum Station near Bruges station, where you can leave the car for a longer period of time. From this car park, there is a frequent shuttle bus to the center, or you can walk to the city center yourself in about eight minutes and continue along the Minnewater towards the B&B.

Those who have reserved a private parking space via a booking platform or rental service usually receive clear access details and instructions in advance. In practice, this often involves a reserved space in one of the city car parks or a closed courtyard in the neighborhood; therefore, always check the confirmation email and follow the provider's directions so that you can park on arrival without searching.

Summary

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B&B Les Invités is a small-scale, carefully decorated bed and breakfast in a neoclassical town house near the Minnewater and the Begijnhof. The house offers three comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, a quiet city garden with swimming pool and sauna, and a breakfast that prepares you for a day in Bruges.

The location in Katelijnestraat combines the tranquillity of a residential street with short walking distances to museums, churches, galleries and the hustle and bustle around the Market and the Belfry. In the immediate vicinity, you will find a wide range of restaurants, beer cafes and lunch shops, from a dinner with a view of the Minnewater to a simple bakery lunch or an evening at a specialized beer café. Accessibility is good, both by train and by car, provided that you use the public car parks around the center, such as Katelijne, Centrum Zand or Centrum Station. For example, Les Invités is a comfortable, quiet and at the same time very central base for those who want to experience Bruges as a historic city where culture, gastronomy and relaxation are close together.

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