Parking near your stay

About the hotel

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NEXT DOOR Bed and Breakfast is housed in an elegant, restored mansion from around eighteen hundred at Nieuwe Gentweg 144, in the historic center of Bruges. The stately façade, high ceilings and Louis sixteen-style fireplaces give the house a classic grandeur, while the interior deliberately remains small and personal. In total, the B&B has four spacious rooms and approximately ten sleeping places, each with its own character and a clear sense of space. In the suites, king size beds, comfortable sitting areas, a modern bathroom and small details such as bathrobes and care products ensure a relaxing stay, ideal for couples or travelers looking for a quiet address close to the Markt.

The atmosphere is that of a homey city villa: you enter through a classic entrance hall, walk past salons with decorative fireplaces and look out at a well-kept city garden where you can have breakfast when the weather is nice. The daily breakfast is served in a bright orangery with a view of the greenery, allowing the day to start slowly and quietly. The emphasis is on personal contact, peace and a romantic setting rather than hotel-like services such as a continuously staffed reception. This makes NEXT DOOR particularly suitable for a quiet city trip, a weekend for two or a cultural trip where comfort and atmosphere are important.

The surroundings

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The Nieuwe Gentweg is a relatively quiet street on the edge of the historic center, between the inner ring road and the medieval center. From the B&B, you can walk to the Markt and the Burg in about ten minutes, passing narrow cobblestone streets, historic mansions and small local shops along the way. The location is just outside the busiest pedestrian zone, so you get the benefits of being centrally located without being in the middle of the tourist stream all day long.

The Gentpoort and the green vests are in the immediate vicinity, where you can walk along rows of trees and water features and get a different perspective on the city than in the narrow streets around the Markt. A short walk also takes you to squares and museums around the Minnewater and Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, where the medieval and early modern history of Bruges is tangible in bricks, towers and small courtyards. The neighborhood combines homes and small-scale accommodations with a selection of restaurants, cafes and shops, so you can return to the peace and quiet of the B&B without detours after a day of exploring.

For those arriving by train, Bruges station is about a 15-minute walk or a short bus or taxi ride away. The contact section of the B&B also states that the house is easily accessible via Katelijnestraat, with both free street parking and underground car parks at daily rates in the area. Cyclists can park their bikes safely on site, which also makes the B&B interesting for those who want to explore Bruges by bike or in combination with regional cycling routes.

Things to do in the area

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• Take a city walk from the B&B via the Gentpoort to the green vests and the Minnewaterpark, where water, trees and historic bridges provide a quiet counterweight to the busier streets in the city center.

• Visit the museum ensemble around St. John's Hospital and Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, where you'll combine medieval halls, religious art and canal views with a walk through one of the city's oldest care sites.

• Take a boat trip on the canals from the boat docks near the Rozenhoedkaai and discover Bruges from the water, past low bridges, courtyards and facades that are less visible from street level.

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurants
• Den Heerd
Restaurant Den Heerd is located on the same street as the B&B, just down the Nieuwe Gentweg. Here, the chef cooks in an open kitchen with fresh products and serves refined Belgian dishes in a warmly decorated restaurant overlooking a large garden and sun terrace. It's a great address for a quiet, well-kept dinner a short walk from your room.

• Park restaurant
Parkrestaurant is located in a nineteenth century mansion with high ceilings and chandeliers, within walking distance of the center. The emphasis is on classic, traditionally prepared dishes with a full menu formula and attention to seasonal products. This is a good choice if you're looking for a more formal, sumptuous dinner in an attractive historic setting.

• Quatre Vins
Quatre Vins in the city center is a contemporary wine bar with a kitchen where small dishes are shared at the table. The menu revolves around international flavors and seasonal ingredients, combined with a selection of natural wines in a warm, pink-tinted interior with a sheltered city garden at the back. It is an ideal place for those who love food sharing and a lively, informal evening.

Cafes & bars
• 2nd Bar The Beer Wall
In the Wollestraat, near the Halle Tower, you will find 2be Bar with its famous Beer Wall, a wall with hundreds of different Belgian beers and a terrace with a view of the Dijver. In addition to the special location in a historic building, you can enjoy a wide choice of tap and bottle here, making it a nice stop after a city walk.

• The Flower Cafe Bruges
Located a few minutes from the Market Square on Philipstockstraat, The Flower Cafe Bruges combines flowery interiors with a peaceful terrace. The menu includes breakfast dishes, sweet and savory options, smoothies and specialty coffee, with a focus on vegetarian and vegan options. It's a charming spot for a coffee or light meal in a homely atmosphere.

• Vero Caffè
Vero Caffè is a somewhat hidden coffee bar in a quiet square a short walk from the Markt. The place is known for its good coffee, homemade cake and an intimate, creative interior where you can easily linger for an hour. A pleasant choice for a break while exploring downtown.

Lunch shops
• Kottee Kaffee
Kottee Kaffee on the Ezelstraat is a hot coffee and lunch spot with the atmosphere of a living room, where you can enjoy breakfast, sandwiches, yoghurt with granola and simple hot dishes. The focus is on freshly prepared treats, good coffee and a relaxed rhythm, making it ideal for a late morning or early lunch.

• Tonka Tearoom
Tonka Tearoom on the Walplein is a classic Bruges tea room in a renovated building, known for fresh pancakes, waffles and homemade cakes. In addition to sweet dishes, you can also go there for breakfast, salads and light lunch dishes, making it a convenient stop when walking to Minnewater and Begijnhof.

• Heavenly Cakes
Heavenly Tarts in the Langestraat is a pastry shop that highlights cake, cupcakes, cookies and other sweets. You can walk in to grab a treat or sample it on the spot and have a light, sweet lunch or afternoon break while strolling through the eastern side of downtown.

Accessibility

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• By train, you arrive at Bruges station, from where you can reach the B&B in about fifteen minutes on foot or a short taxi ride. This makes NEXT DOOR easy to combine with a sustainable journey by train, without the need for a car on site.

• By bus, stops on the ring road around Gentpoort and the station area are logical arrival points; from there, you can walk to the Nieuwe Gentweg in less than fifteen minutes. The bus connections along the ring and between the station and the center are convenient for day trips or those who don't want to carry luggage too far.

• The easiest way to enter the center by car is via Katelijnestraat and then follow the local signs to the neighborhood around the Nieuwe Gentweg. The B&B states that both free street parking and underground car parks with daily rates are available in the area; once checked in, you can easily explore the city on foot.

Parking

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NEXT DOOR Bed and Breakfast does not mention its own closed hotel parking, but does emphasize that parking nearby is possible, both free of charge above ground and in underground car parks with daily rates in an average range of a few euros per day. In the historic city center, a paid parking regime applies in most streets, with a clear hourly rate and often a maximum parking period, so that underground or peripheral parking is the most carefree solution for many guests.

For those who prefer to leave their car outside the busiest core, there is the free edge parking Bevrijdingslaan on the outskirts of the city, with around one hundred and seventy spaces and bicycle lockers. From here, you can walk to the center in just over twenty minutes or take public transport to the station and city center.

A second option is the P and R Parking Steenbrugge at the end of the Baron Ruzettelaan, also a free area with more than one hundred eighty spaces and bicycle lockers. There are regular buses from Steenbrugge to the station, where you can easily switch to the center or walk to the B&B on foot.

If you want to park close to the railway and the outskirts of the city, you can opt for the B parking at Bruges station in the Spoorwegstraat, a large paid car park that includes charging stations for electric cars and facilities for bicycles. From there, you can walk to the Nieuwe Gentweg in less than twenty minutes or take a short bus ride to the city center. Many guests choose to first unload their luggage at the B&B and then park the car in one of these car parks so that they can spend the rest of their stay relaxing on foot.

Summary

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NEXT DOOR Bed and Breakfast is a small-scale, charming B&B in a mansion built around eighteen hundred on the Nieuwe Gentweg, a short walk from the Markt and the most important sights. With four spacious rooms, a city garden and a bright breakfast room, the house offers an intimate, peaceful base for a stay in Bruges, suitable for couples and cultural travelers seeking charm and comfort. The area combines quiet residential streets with quick access to museums, canals and culinary addresses, while you can choose from a range of restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood for lunch, dinner and a glass. Parking takes place via street parking in the neighborhood, underground car parks and well-located peripheral car parks on the outskirts of the city, so that guests by car also find a practical solution. For example, NEXT DOOR is a balanced base for those who want to experience historic Bruges without sacrificing peace and coziness.

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