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About the hotel

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Novotel Brugge Centrum is a large but surprisingly quiet four-star hotel in the historic center of Bruges, on the Katelijnestraat. Behind the modern façade is a city hotel with 120 plus rooms decorated in a contemporary, light style, with warm colors and plenty of daylight. Guests usually have free WiFi, a desk, sitting area with sofa, flat-screen TV and coffee and tea facilities, making their stay comfortable for both holidaymakers and business travelers. Some of the rooms overlook the courtyard and swimming pool, while others offer views of the surrounding city and rooftops.

One of the strengths of Novotel Bruges Center is the large garden with a seasonal, heated outdoor pool and sun terrace. In the warmer months, this sheltered courtyard feels almost like a city resort, where you can relax on a sun lounger or table in the green after a day in the cobblestones. There is a children's play corner inside, making it easy for families to settle in without having to go into town right away.

The hotel has its own restaurant and bar, which serves an extensive breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes and offers classics of Belgian and international cuisine later in the day. At the bar, you can order a local beer or an aperitif, often with a view of the garden. For business guests, several meeting rooms and a larger, combinable space, equipped with modern audiovisual infrastructure, are available.

A practical plus is the direct connection to an underground, public car park under the hotel or right next to the building. This way, travelers who come by car don't have to walk far with luggage and can still stay in the car-free center. Combining a central location, a green courtyard and family-friendly facilities, Novotel Brugge Centrum feels both urban and relaxed.

The surroundings

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Katelijnestraat is one of the classic access routes to the historic center of Bruges. From the hotel, you can walk to the Minnewaterpark in a few minutes, where the fairytale Minnewater Lake and surrounding trees form an almost picturesque backdrop. At the edge of the park is the Begijnhof Ten Wijngaerde, a walled, white-painted enclave with poplars and a lawn that is a serene counterpart to the hustle and bustle of the city center.

Heading north, you'll soon reach the Church of Our Lady and the Gruuthuse Museum, where art, artifacts and Bruges history come together. Around the Groeninge Museum there are small squares, bridges and canals that give Bruges its almost Venetian look. The Rozenhoedkaai and the Dijver, from where boats depart for cruises, are within comfortable walking distance.

The immediate neighborhood around the hotel is a mix of hotels, homes, small shops and restaurants. During the day, tourists pass by on the way to the Begijnhof and Minnewater, but the street is not experienced as a noisy entertainment district by Bruges standards. This makes the location interesting for those who want to be close to the main sights without having to stay on the busiest corner of the Grote Markt. Access to other districts is also easy: via the Katelijnepoort, you can easily walk or cycle to the ring and to Boudewijn Seapark or the Polders.

Things to do in the area

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• Walk from the hotel to Minnewaterpark and the Ten Wijngaerde Begijnhof, one of the most photogenic spots in Bruges, and cross the Minnewater Bridge for views of the lake and city walls.

• Visit the Church of Our Lady, the Gruuthuse Museum and the Groeninge Museum, where you'll find masterpieces by Flemish primitives and an insight into Bruges history, all within walking distance via charming streets.

• Take a cruise on the canals from the jetties on the Dijver or Rozenhoedkaai and combine this with a walk through the historic warehouses, squares and facades on the way back to the hotel.

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurants
• Délice Brugge, Minnewaterpark Brugge: Located literally on the edge of the Minnewaterpark, Délice Brugge serves classic Belgian dishes such as beef stew, mussels and steak in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. It is a good choice for those who want to settle down on a terrace with a view of the greenery after a walk along the water and at the same time want to eat properly.

• ONE Restaurant, Bruges: A short walk from the hotel, near the Minnewater, Restaurant One is known as an intimate spot for Flemish classics in a romantic setting. Inside, fireplaces, soft lighting and a carefully curated wine list ensure an evening that feels more like a living room restaurant than a touristy brasserie.

• In The Mood, Minnewaterpark Bruges: In The Mood is part of a boutique hotel on the Minnewater and combines a contemporary interior with a view of the park. The menu includes sophisticated Flemish and international dishes, tapas and seasonal dishes, making it an attractive place for a long dinner or special occasion.

Cafes & bars
• Le Trappiste Bruges, Kuiperstraat Bruges: Le Trappiste is a specialized beer bar in a thirteenth-century cellar, with vaults, candlelight and an impressive beer list with dozens of draft beers and over a hundred bottle options. This is an address for those who want to quietly taste various Belgian and international beers in an authentic setting.

• 2be Bar The Beer Wall, Wollestraat Bruges: 2be Bar is located behind the famous beer wall in Wollestraat and has a terrace with a view of the canal and historic facades. You can drink tasting boards and local beers while watching people and boats pass by from the terrace, making it a photogenic stop after a day of sightseeing.

• Great Flanders, Vlamingstraat Bruges: Groot Vlaanderen is an elegant cocktail bar in a historic building, with dark wood panelling, a large chandelier and a long bar. The bartenders serve classic and seasonal cocktails with great attention to detail, ideal to end a dinner near the Markt.

Lunch shops
• Nomad Kitchen Bar, Bruges: Nomad, on the square near the Concertgebouw, serves breakfast, brunch and lunch with worldly, often healthy dishes and a clear focus on fresh and often organic ingredients. Think bowls, salads, dishes starring vegetables and creatively topped toast, in an airy, modern interior with a city terrace.

• Carpe Diem Bakery and Tearoom, Wijngaardstraat Bruges: Carpe Diem is a popular bakery and tea room in a seventeenth-century building, a few minutes from the Begijnhof and therefore also close to the hotel. You can have breakfast with fresh bread, croissants and pistolets or enjoy quiches, sandwiches, cakes and coffee in a classic, cozy setting during the day.

• Kaffee Kamiel, Zilverpand Bruges: Kaffee Kamiel is located in the Zilverpand shopping complex and has grown into a trendy brunch and lunch spot with all-day breakfast, pancakes, bowls, salads and homemade sweets. The combination of stylish decor, a small courtyard and a menu including vegetarian and vegan options makes it a great stopover during a shopping or museum day.

Accessibility

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• Travel by train to Bruges station, from where you can walk to Novotel Bruges Center in about fifteen minutes via the access roads to the historic center. If you don't want to walk over cobblestones with luggage, you can use city buses or the free city bus that connects the station to the center, and get off near Katelijnestraat or the Begijnhof.

• Travellers by car reach the hotel via the ring road around Bruges and then follow the signs for the city centre and Katelijneparking. There is a public, paid parking garage under the hotel or in the immediate vicinity, so you can keep your car and luggage close to your room and still stay in the pedestrian-friendly city center.

• Within Bruges itself, Novotel Bruges Center is an excellent starting point for those who mainly want to travel on foot or by bike. Most sights, from the Grote Markt to Minnewaterpark and museums, are within a 15-minute walk, and those who want to get further afield can easily rent a city bike or take the bus at stops near the hotel.

Summary

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Novotel Brugge Centrum brings a modern, family-friendly city hotel to the heart of the medieval city center, with spacious rooms, a large garden and a heated outdoor pool as outstanding features. The location in the Katelijnestraat, near the Minnewaterpark and the Begijnhof, makes it easy to discover Bruges on foot, while an underground car park and good connections to the station and ring make it easy to reach. With its own restaurant and bar, children's play facilities and meeting room availability, both holidaymakers and business guests will find a comfortable base from which to experience the best of Bruges.

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