Bruges canal quay with stepped-gable houses, crowds on the bridge and the spire of the Church of Our Lady

Cheap hotels & rooms in Bruges

Bruges is a beautifully preserved medieval city of canals, cobbled lanes and gabled houses in Flanders. It is small and very popular with day-trippers, so staying overnight means quieter evenings, and hotels near the station or outside the ring are often cheaper.

Finding cheap rooms in Bruges is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Rooms come in more shapes than hotels — in Bruges you can also compare apartments with kitchens, vacation rentals for families, B&Bs and budget hostels in one search.

Where to find cheap rooms in Bruges

Markt & Burg

The central squares with the Belfry — the heart of Bruges and the priciest base.

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Canal Quarter

Picturesque canal-side streets with boutique hotels and B&Bs.

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Station Area

Near the railway station, with practical, good-value hotels a walk from the centre.

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Sint-Anna

A quiet, local quarter with windmills on the old ramparts.

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Map of cheap hotels in Bruges

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Photos of Bruges

When to book a cheap hotel in Bruges

Spring and early autumn are pleasant; summer weekends and the Christmas market are busiest. Winter weekdays are cheapest.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find cheap hotels in Bruges?

Hotels near the railway station and B&Bs in quieter quarters such as Sint-Anna usually cost less than those around the Markt.

Is Bruges better as a day trip or an overnight stay?

Staying overnight lets you enjoy the city after the day-trippers leave, and is easy from Brussels or Ghent by train.

Can I visit Bruges from a cruise port?

Yes. Cruise ships docking at Zeebrugge offer transfers to Bruges, which is close by.