A weekend in Bruges
Two days in Bruges: what you really must see, how to avoid the crowds and where to get a quiet night’s sleep. Written by us: we live a quarter of an hour from the Market Square.
What to do on a weekend in Bruges
Our tips for a weekend in Bruges
Leave the car outside the centre
Park at the Centrum-Station or ’t Zand car park and walk into town. The centre is largely car-free and street parking is expensive.
Go early, or late
On Saturdays it’s busy around the Market Square between eleven and four. After five the day-trippers have gone and it’s quiet along the canals.
When it rains
When it rains we head to the Groeninge Museum or St John’s Hospital, and at De Halve Maan you can sit in the dry with a Brugse Zot after the brewery tour.
With children
A boat trip on the canals takes half an hour, just long enough. Boudewijn Seapark is 3 km from our house and the beach at De Haan is a quarter of an hour’s drive.
In winter
From late November to early January the Christmas market fills the Market Square and Simon Stevinplein. Those weekends book up fast, at our place too.
Ghent or Bruges
You can walk around Bruges in half a day; Ghent is bigger and needs a full day. Both are on the E40, with Ghent about 25 minutes’ drive away. If you’re staying two nights, do Bruges on Saturday and Ghent or the coast on Sunday.
What does a weekend in Bruges cost?
A hotel room in the centre easily costs €155 to €215 a night on a Saturday, and with a family you often need two. For days out, food and parking, count on about €100 per person.
We rent out our holiday home Den Eenink 5 km from the centre, close to the peaceful Tillegem woods. You have the whole house to yourselves, with a kitchen, garden and a free parking space. A two-night weekend costs €720 in high season, however many of you there are, and from €504 in low season.
Staying near Bruges, at Den Eenink
- Living space
- 222 m²
- Guests (+2 children)
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- To the centre of Bruges
- 5 km
Reviews
What guests say about Den Eenink
9,8
Exceptional
69 reviews on Booking.com
Don’t hesitate, just book
“This house is one of a kind: luxurious, spotless, truly everything is provided. A warm welcome from kind and discreet owners.”
Every comfort provided
“Beautiful new villa in a quiet neighbourhood. The owners are incredibly friendly and made sure we had everything we needed.”
Ideal for visiting Bruges
“A really beautiful and comfortable house, equipped with everything you could think of. Lovely spacious garden with all the facilities.”
Nicely located for cycling
“Super friendly owners. Lovely, clean and spacious house, with everything you need and more. Nicely located for cycling and getting to Bruges.”
Peace and quiet near Bruges
“The bustle of Bruges by day, a quiet garden by night. The house is spacious and furnished with great taste.”
The pool was the highlight
“The children spent the whole week in the pool. Lovely warm water and a clean, safe garden.”
Perfect for a family weekend
“Three generations on holiday and everyone still had their own space. The kitchen is ideal for cooking together.”
Welcoming and discreet
“The owners gave us great restaurant tips and otherwise left us completely to ourselves. Just right.”
Better than the photos
“The house is even nicer than in the photos. Everything was spotless and the beds were very comfortable.”
A great base
“Ideal for visiting Bruges, Ghent and the coast. Everything is a short drive away, with parking at the house.”
Cycling along the canal
“We cycled a different route every day. Twenty minutes to the Markt, without any parking stress.”
Stylish and modern
“A new house with an eye for detail. The open living area with the kitchen island was our favourite spot.”
We’ll definitely be back
“We had a wonderful week. Clear communication beforehand and a warm welcome on arrival.”
A lovely autumn break
“Highly recommended outside the summer season too. Cosy inside, and Bruges is quieter in autumn.”
Room for eight
“Four couples and plenty of room. Two bathrooms is a real plus in that case.”
A hidden gem
“Quietly located, yet close to everything. A beautiful garden, a warm pool and friendly hosts.”
Where to find Den Eenink
Our house is in a quiet residential area in Zedelgem, on the edge of the Tillegem woods. You park for free at the house, and the E40 exit is just around the corner.
Address
Eninkstraat 28, 8210 Zedelgem
- Bruges city centre
- 5 km
- The coast
- 15 min by car
- E40 motorway
- around the corner
- Bus stop
- 200 m away, direct to Bruges
- Supermarket
- 200 m away
© OpenStreetMap contributorsHow to get here
By car
The E40 exit is just around the corner and you park for free at the house. The centre is a 5 km drive, and there you park at Centrum-Station or ’t Zand. The rest of the weekend, the car stays at our place.
By train
Bruges has direct trains from Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent, and from the Netherlands via Antwerp. From the station it’s a short ride to our house by bus or taxi.
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