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About the hotel

Bedandbruges is an intimate bed and breakfast in a historic city hall on the Annuntiatenstraat in Bruges. The heart of the domain is La Tour, an elegant garden tower suite decorated in a classic style with a salon, marble fireplace, wooden floors and sophisticated details that refer to eighteenth and nineteenth century interiors. Above the salon is the belvedere, a bright space under the roof that overlooks downtown roofs, gardens and towers. It almost feels like a private viewpoint over Bruges, but in a very small-scale, personal setting.

The history of the house and tower dates back to the sixteenth century. Both the main building and the garden tower have been recognized as a protected city heritage and have recently been carefully restored while retaining original elements such as beams, niches and window profiles. At the same time, modern comfort has been added: a comfortable bedroom, a well-equipped bathroom, a compact kitchenette and a work area with a laptop and TV connection. The suite thus forms an independent floor in the garden, separate from the owners' private rooms.

As a guest, you have your own access to La Tour, an attractive sitting area and a small private garden of approximately thirty square meters. Here you can have breakfast, read or end the day with a glass of wine while looking out at the greenery. The bed and breakfast offers free WiFi and combines historic charm with functional comfort. Thanks to the scale, you stay far from the dynamism of a large hotel: there is only one suite, so you don't share the garden and yard with other guests.

The reception is deliberately personal. The owners, who have lived on this domain for generations, are happy to share their knowledge of the city, from classic highlights to lesser-known hiking trails and addresses. This makes Bedandbruges particularly attractive for travelers who not only want to see, but also understand Bruges, and who appreciate that their stay is part of a larger historical story.

The surroundings

Bedandbruges is located on a quiet, residential street just north of the busiest part of downtown. Instead of immediately ending up at the busiest shopping axes, you're sitting here on the edge of the Lange Rei, a wide river that runs like a water ribbon past mansions and old monastery complexes. From Annuntiatenstraat, you can walk to the quay in a few minutes, where you have a view of typical Bruges facades, a mix of stepped gables, simple citizens' houses and discreet city palaces.

The neighborhood feels different from the immediate vicinity of the Markt. Here, the pace is slower, you hear footsteps rather than wheelchairs, and you still find streets where mostly local residents pass by. Nevertheless, you can walk to the Market Square and Burg Square in about eight to ten minutes. Along the way, you will pass small squares, chapels and streets that are suitable for short detours, such as the Saint Gilles Church and the surroundings of the Saint Anna district.

Because Bedandbruges is located within the old city walls, almost everything is accessible via short walks: the Minnewater and the Begijnhof, the museums along the Dijver, the larger squares around King Albert Park. For those who want to read the city as a whole, the location is a good starting point. You can easily move between hustle and bustle: a few streets to Lange Rei and suburbs for rest, a few streets to the center for terraces, culture and shops.

Things to do in the area

• Walk to the historic center via the Lange Rei and climb the Belfry on the Markt for a panoramic view of roofs, towers and canals; along the way, you'll pass several photogenic bridges and rows of facades.

• Visit the Groeninge Museum and the Sint Janshospitaal and combine them with a walk along the Dijver, where museums, churches and historic houses come together in a compact route.

• Head to Begijnhof and Minnewaterpark for a quieter part of the city: white facades, courtyards, swans on the water, and walking trails that leave the hustle and bustle of the market squares behind.

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurants

• Pumpkin
Pomperlut is a small restaurant in a charming downtown building, with a fairytale interior full of candlelight, wooden beams and playful decoration. The kitchen focuses on sophisticated dishes with influences from the French and Mediterranean tradition, ideal for an intimate dinner within walking distance of Bedandbruges.

• Reliva
Réliva works with organic products and seasonal vegetables and is known for its creative menus that feature local ingredients and plant-based options. The atmosphere is calm and contemporary, with attention to wine and food pairing, making it a great choice for guests who want to eat consciously and culinarily during their stay in Bruges.

• Quatre Mains
Quatre Mains is a vibrant restaurant that works with small dishes and tapas to share, so you can try out different flavors in one meal. The interior is modern and warm, and the menu combines influences from European cuisine with a relaxed, urban atmosphere, ideal for a multi-course evening in a casual setting.

Cafes & bars

• Vero Caffè
Vero Caffè is a cozy coffee bar in a quiet downtown square, run by a small team that pays a lot of attention to specialty coffee and homemade food. Inside, there is a warm, vintage-like atmosphere with cushions and sofas, while the terrace invites you to have a late morning coffee after a walk along the canals.

• Brazila Coffee Roasters & Tea Bruges
Downtown Brazila is a popular stop for coffee lovers, with home-roasted coffee beans, freshly ground espresso and a range of sweet treats. The store has a classic, slightly nostalgic feel and is a great place to take a break, read a newspaper or plan your next walk through Bruges.

• Basiel Urban Greenhouse
Basiel Urban Greenhouse is a bright coffee bar and plant shop in a Bruges house with a city garden, where greenery and design are central. You can drink quality coffee among the houseplants, with vegan cakes and light lunch dishes in an airy interior that, when the weather is good, leads to a sunny garden.

Lunch shops

• Willa Brunch
Willa is a brunch shop in a quiet town square, where breakfast and lunch blend together. The menu includes toasts, pancakes, salads and smoothie bowls, with various vegetarian and vegan options, making this an ideal spot for an extensive brunch after a morning walk from Bedandbruges.

• Mailbar
Postbar is a small, cozy coffee and lunch bar in a street just outside the busiest center, where coffee, tea and simple lunch dishes are combined with an extraordinary collection of cards and stationery. You can have a light lunch, cake and a drink while you write a card that the owners will send for you later, giving the place a personal touch.

• Heavenly Cakes
Heavenly Tartjes is a patisserie and tea room with an impressive range of cakes, cookies and sweet creations. It's an ideal stop for a sweet lunch or an extended cake break during a visit to museums and shops, with artisan pastries that are both beautiful and rich in flavour.

Accessibility

• You drive to Bruges via the motorway by car and follow the access roads along the outskirts of the city to the city center; once inside the city centers, Bedandbruges can easily be reached via the northern access roads to Lange Rei and Annuntiatenstraat.

• By train, you'll arrive at Bruges station, from where you can take a taxi, city bus or a brisk walk; the route to Bedandbruges on foot immediately gives you a first impression of parks, canals and the historic city center.

• From airports in Brussels, Antwerp or on the coast, you can travel to Bruges by train or bus; once in the city, the combination of walking and short bus rides is enough to comfortably reach both Bedandbruges and the main sights.

Parking

One of the great advantages of Bedandbruges is the possibility to park on the domain itself. In the garden near the tower, one private parking space is available for guests only, at no additional cost. This is exceptional in the historic core, where street parking is limited and expensive and many accommodations do not offer their own space. Those traveling by car can drive directly, park the car on site and spend the rest of the stay on foot.

For visitors who cannot or do not want to use the private space, there are several public car parks in the area. Underground garages such as Parking Centrum Ezelstraat and Parking Centrum Zand are within a reasonable walking distance from Annuntiatenstraat and offer ample capacity for short and long-term parking. A little further outside the immediate core, Parking Centrum Station is an economical option, with a short walk or bus ride to the center. For guests who want complete security, it may be useful to reserve a parking space in one of these garages in advance via a neutral reservation system. The combination of a private space at the property and easily accessible public car parks means that you can stay in the city center relatively carefree by car.

Summary

Bedandbruges is an extraordinary bed and breakfast in the Annuntiatenstraat in Bruges, where history, architecture and homely hospitality come together in one tower suite. La Tour offers an independent, elegantly decorated space with a lounge, bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and a private garden, making you feel more like a guest in a small city villa than in a classic hotel. The location just north of the busiest city center combines the tranquility of a residential neighborhood with short walking distances to Markt, Burg, museums and canals.

For those traveling by car, the free private parking space on the property is a great added value, supplemented with easily accessible underground city car parks for any additional cars. Thanks to its proximity to water, heritage and green spaces, you can effortlessly discover different faces of Bruges from Bedandbrugge: from quiet morning walks along the canals to evenings in sophisticated restaurants and cozy coffee bars. For couples and those seeking relaxation who want to experience Bruges in a slow, attentive way, this small-scale bed and breakfast is a very suitable choice.

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