Parking near your stay

About the hotel

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Hotel Augustyn is a recently renovated three-star hotel on the Augustijnenrei, one of the quiet watercourses in the historic center of Bruges. The former city building was transformed into a modern but warm city address with twenty-nine rooms that have all been refurbished. Inside, you'll feel a contemporary atmosphere with light colors, natural materials and subtle details that refer to the surroundings along the canals. Many rooms overlook the water or the roofs and facades of the city center, so you can keep in close contact with the city even from the comfort of your room.

The rooms are designed with comfort and functionality in mind: comfortable beds with fresh linen, blackout curtains, high-speed WiFi, a desk or sitting area, and a modern bathroom with shower, care products and good lighting. Some rooms are more spacious as a superior or family suite; there you often enjoy a wider view of the Augustijnenrei and extra seating, which is nice for longer stays or trips with children. Some rooms and apartments have a small kitchenette, useful for guests who want to prepare something simple on their own.

A continental breakfast with bread, cereal, spreads, yoghurt, fruit and hot drinks is served in the breakfast room. Through the large windows, you can look out over the Augustijnenrei, so that the day starts with a view of the water and the walkers passing by. During the day and in the evening, Bar August is the heart of the hotel: an inviting bar with lots of wood, soft lighting and a menu of local beers, wines, cocktails, coffee, tea and simple snacks. The bar is not a fully-fledged restaurant, but it is a great place for an aperitif, a late coffee or a glass after an evening walk.

Hotel Augustyn clearly focuses on urban travelers who value practical service. The front desk staff will help with tips for restaurants, reservations and routes, and there are bike hire and private bike storage options for those who want to explore the city and the surrounding area by bike. For drivers, the presence of a private car park next to the hotel is an important advantage, especially in a historic city center with limited street space. The hotel explicitly states that these places can be reserved in advance and that charging facilities are available for electric cars, allowing electric car travelers to plan their stay carefree.

The surroundings

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Hotel Augustyn is located right on the Augustijnenrei, on the corner of the Golden Handrei, in one of the most scenic quarters in Bruges. Here, the scale is still human and the atmosphere is almost village: low bridges, narrow cobblestone streets, trees along the water and houses that reflect the canals. Despite this peace and quiet, you can reach the city's busier squares in a few minutes. The Grand Place with the Belfry is a short walk away, as are the Burg and the Chapel of the Holy Blood. The route there takes you past small shops, chocolatiers and workshops, so that even the shortest walk feels like a short journey of discovery.

The neighborhood around the Augustijnenrei is less busy than some other parts of the city center, but still clearly touristy. During the day, you can hear the soft buzz of visitors, interspersed with the sound of a boat sailing across the canals in the distance. Towards evening, it becomes noticeably quieter and the rippling water and soft light dominate the facades. From the hotel, you can easily walk to Jan van Eyckplein, a picturesque waterfront square that is often quieter than the main market squares and where you can experience a different, more subdued side of Bruges.

From a practical point of view, the location is convenient: you can easily drive by car via the ring road to the gates of the city center, and close to the hotel are both the underground car parks on the Ezelstraat and Parking Biekorf, two car parks that are recommended as a base for a day in Bruges. For cyclists, the Augustijnenrei is a pleasant starting point: you drive quickly along car-free streets into the city center, but you can also get out of the city in no time to Damme or the surrounding polder country.

Things to do in the area

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• Take a leisurely walk along the Augustijnenrei and Gouden Handrei to Jan van Eyck Square and on to the Grote Markt. Along the way, you'll pass historic warehouses, bridges and a few lesser-known side streets that provide a nice picture of the city's medieval structure.

• Visit cultural highlights such as the Burg with the City Hall and the Chapel of the Holy Blood, and combine this with a visit to museums in the area, such as an art museum or a house with historic interiors. The compact city center makes it easy to combine multiple locations in one day.

• For those seeking relaxation in addition to culture, the Bath and Barley beer spa is a short walk from the hotel. This beer spa literally and figuratively immerses you in the Belgian beer culture with hop and malt-based baths and a relaxing private atmosphere, a special addition to a classic city trip.

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurants
• The Gastro
De Gastro in the Braambergstraat is a family restaurant in the historic center, known for its warm atmosphere and classic French and Belgian cuisine. In an intimate, cozy setting, sophisticated dishes with attention to seasonal products are served, ideal for a relaxing dinner after a day in the city.

• De Wijngaert
Grill restaurant De Wijngaert in the Wijngaardstraat focuses on grilled meat dishes and Belgian classics, served in an authentic interior with lots of wood and a friendly atmosphere. In summer, the terrace is a pleasant place to enjoy a grilled meat with fries and a glass of wine after a walk around the Minnewaterpark.

• The Florentines
Located in a historic building that once served as a home for Florentine merchants, Restaurant De Florentijnen combines elegant, bright décor with refined French and Mediterranean cuisine. This is an address for those who want to take time for a quiet, multi-course meal in a stylish but not stiff environment.

Cafes & bars
• Café Vlissinghe
Café Vlissinghe in the Sint Anna Quarter is known as the oldest café in Bruges and maintains a historic interior with wood panelling, old objects and a cozy garden. Here you can drink local beers or a simple snack in an atmosphere that feels both vibrant and timeless.

• Le Trappiste
Le Trappiste is a specialized beer bar in a thirteenth century cellar near the Grand Place, with brick vaults and candlelight. The menu features dozens of cask beers and an extensive selection of bottles, making it an excellent place to discover the richness of Belgian beer culture in an intimate setting.

• 2nd Beer Wall
The 2be bar, known for the Beer Wall, is located in a historic building with a courtyard and a terrace with a view of the water. Inside and in the passageway, you are surrounded by rows of bottles and glasses, while you taste a beer on the terrace overlooking one of the most beautiful canal views in Bruges.

Lunch shops
• Nomad
Nomad op t Zand is a contemporary breakfast and lunch bar where global influences and local ingredients come together, with many products that come directly from their own organic farm. The menu includes creative dishes such as rich toasts, bowls and salads, in a bright interior with an urban, young atmosphere.

• Books & Brunch
Books & Brunch near the Garenmarkt combines a light lunch and brunch menu with a second-hand book collection. You can choose from breakfast formulas, salads and sandwiches, surrounded by bookshelves and a relaxed living room atmosphere that invites you to stay a little longer.

• Margritt
Margritt in Sint Amandsstraat is a cozy coffee and lunch bar with a small city garden and an interior that feels playful and homey. The menu includes breakfast combinations, light lunch dishes, a selection of cakes and good coffee, making it a pleasant address to take a breather in the middle of the shopping district.

Accessibility

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• You can travel to Bruges Station by train; from there, it's about a twenty-five minute walk to the hotel or a short taxi or city bus ride to the historic center. The walk takes you along wider city boulevards and gradually takes you to the more compact streets of downtown.

• If you are coming by car, it is best to follow the ring road around Bruges and then choose one of the access roads into the city center, following the signs to the city center car parks and the hotel on the Augustijnenrei. Due to the narrow streets and cobblestones, it makes sense to plan a route clearly and to maneuver as little as possible in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.

• Within Bruges itself, the historic center is easy to explore on foot, while rental bikes or your own bikes are useful for trips to the Minnewaterpark, the outskirts of the city and the surrounding polder land. Hotel Augustyn offers private bike storage and rental, so you can easily explore the city on two wheels.

Parking

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Hotel Augustyn has private parking spaces next to the hotel, which is exceptionally convenient in a historic city center where space is scarce. According to recent information, these parking spaces are offered at a daily rate and advance reservations are highly recommended, especially during busy weekends and holiday periods. The hotel also states that there is a charging point for electric cars, with a fixed starting amount and a fee per kilowatt hour consumed, so that electric car drivers can charge on site without having to search for an external charging station.

Those who prefer to park in a public car park will find several underground garages a short walk away. Parking Centrum Ezelstraat is an underground car park on the edge of the city center, near the Ezelstraat, a long shopping street that is within walking distance of the Markt. The car park is equipped with elevators, reserved spaces for people with disabilities and charging points for electric vehicles, and is positioned by the city as a good base for a day out in Bruges.

Parking Biekorf is located below the city library near the Naaldenstraat and is often referred to as one of the most central car parks, just a few minutes' walk from the Grote Markt. From there, you walk back to the Augustijnenrei via quiet streets and squares. A little further but still within a comfortable walking distance is Parking Zilverpand, below a shopping complex in the heart of the city. This car park is spacious, equipped with many charging points for electric cars and is very useful when you combine Bruges with an afternoon of shopping.

On the street, the center mainly has paid parking with a maximum parking period during the day, while some zones are free in the late evening and night. For visitors who stay longer in the city and do not need a car every day, the underground car parks or the peripheral car parks with a bus connection to the center are often the most relaxed choice. The city publishes a parking plan and information about peripheral car parks and park and ride formulas, so you can decide in advance whether you want to park as close to the hotel as possible or would rather park on the outskirts of the city with a short bus ride to the center.

Summary

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Hotel Augustyn is a contemporary 3-star hotel in a very beautiful location on the Augustijnenrei, where water, historic facades and quiet streets come together. With twenty-nine recently renovated rooms, a well-kept continental breakfast room, Bar August as a central meeting place and attention to practical issues such as fast Wi-Fi, bicycle facilities and personal service, the hotel feels like a comfortable home in the heart of Bruges. The wetland environment and the short walk to the Grote Markt, the Burg and other highlights make it an ideal base for those who want to experience the city intensively on foot.

For culinary and evening trips, the neighborhood offers a wide range: from classic brasserie cuisine at De Gastro and De Wijngaert to sophisticated dining at De Florentijnen, and from historic cafes such as Café Vlissinghe to specialized beer addresses such as Le Trappiste and 2be's Beer Wall. Popular lunch spots such as Nomad, Books & Brunch and Margritt are within walking distance and effortlessly fill the day with breakfast, brunch or a light meal. Thanks to the combination of hotel parking with a charging point, nearby underground car parks such as Ezelstraat, Biekorf and Zilverpand and good connections to train and city buses, Hotel Augustyn is a very practical choice for drivers as well as train and bicycle guests for a stay in Bruges.

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