Hotel Jan Brito Bruges, Bruges ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Freren Fonteinstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium, 8000

Hotel Jan Brito is a beautifully restored 16th-century mansion located just 0.5 miles from the Main Market Square in Bruges. This historical building, formerly home to noble families, offers a tranquil atmosphere, original architectural features, and modern amenities. It has been recognized as the Best Family and Most Historical Hotel in Belgium, making it a notable choice for visitors to the city.

Location

Situated in a quiet residential street, Hotel Jan Brito offers easy access to Bruges' attractions, with notable sites like the Belfort and Burg Square within walking distance. Guests arriving by car can utilize the hotel’s private parking or nearby public underground car parks, and the hotel is conveniently reached from major highways and public transportation.

Rooms

Hotel Jan Brito features 37 rooms of varying styles, from standard rooms with original oak beams to duplex suites with Art Deco touches. All guest accommodations include modern conveniences such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with video on demand, minibars, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Rooms for families and couples are available, including options with separate sleeping areas to ensure privacy.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served daily in an elegant 18th-century-style library overlooking the courtyard garden. Guests can indulge in a rich breakfast buffet that includes over 80 hot and cold selections, featuring local cheeses, farm-produced jams, pastries, and a full English breakfast. The hotel's cozy bar and lounge provide a relaxing space to unwind after a day of exploring.

Leisure & Business

The wellness area at Hotel Jan Brito includes a sauna, hammam, and fitness room, exclusively available to guests. The charming garden, enhanced by a large fountain and an impressive 200-year-old beech tree, serves as a peaceful retreat. Business facilities are also available, catering to guests needing to work or hold meetings while away from home.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Budget Room

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1 person

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Standard Queen Room

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2 persons

21 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Junior Suite

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2 persons

40 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Bruges1700 ft

Airports

Ostend-Bruges (OST) 20.4 mi

Train

Bruges Train Station 1.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast selection was outstanding, offering a variety of options that made each morning delightful in a beautiful setting.” view full review

Accessibility Done Right

“The hotel had excellent accessibility features, including a glass lift that provided a seamless experience in navigating the lovely public spaces.” view full review

Charming Lounge

“The bar lounge area was perfect for evening relaxation, complete with a cozy atmosphere, an open fire, and a refreshing selection of drinks.” view full review

Characterful Rooms

“Our room was full of character, providing a warm and inviting ambiance that made us feel right at home during our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Sauna
Turkish bath

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Freren Fonteinstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium, 8000

Map view

street view

Freren Fonteinstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium, 8000

City landmarks

Church

Church of Our Lady Bruges

2200 ft

Church

Sint-Salvatorskathedraal

2300 ft

Museums

Gentpoort

2600 ft

Museums

St John's Hospital

2300 ft

Museums

Friet Museum

2200 ft

Begijnhof 24-28-30

The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

3900 ft

Smedenstraat 71

Smedenpoort

5000 ft

BuitenKruisvest

The Kruispoort

3100 ft

Museums

Guido Gezelle Museum

3700 ft

Museums

Diamond Museum

2900 ft

Ezelstraat 122

Ezelpoort

5000 ft

Off Wijngaardplein

Minnewater Lake

3800 ft

8 Katelijnestraat

Godshuis Spanoghe

2200 ft

Kruisvest

Sint-Janshuismolen

4000 ft

Nearby

Burg 13

Basilica of the Holy Blood

1100 ft

Square

The Markt

1700 ft

Markt 7

Belfort

1700 ft

Museums

Historium Brugge

1800 ft

Public Building

City Hall

1000 ft

Wijnzakstraat 2 Sint-Jansplein

Choco-Story

1600 ft

Museums

The Groeninge museum

1800 ft

7 Markt

Belfry of Bruges

1700 ft

Square

Burg Square

1100 ft

Burg 11a

Palace of the Liberty of Bruges

1000 ft

Museums

Torture Museum Oude Steen

1200 ft

Sint-Jansplein Wijnzakstraat 2

Lumina Domestica

1600 ft

Square

Fish market

400 ft

Church

St. Walburga's Church

1200 ft

Museums

The Gruuthusemuseum

1900 ft

Belfort Markt 7

Salvador Dali Exhibition

1600 ft

Restaurants

Brasserie Cambrinus

1300 ft

Philipstockstraat 19

Bruut

300 ft

Meestraat 9

Pergola Kaffee

400 ft

Meestraat

Jilles Beer & Burgers

500 ft

Braambergstraat 10

De Gastro

600 ft

Braambergstraat 6

Den Gouden Karpel

600 ft

Huidenvettersplein 4

Brasserie & Restaurant Mozarthuys

800 ft

Huidenvettersplein 1

De Gouden Kroes

600 ft

Hoogstraat 12 8000 Brugge

Carlito's Restaurant

800 ft

Hoogstraat 21

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

great location

crowded with Chinese travelers

cleanliness

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

7.3

Location

8.5

Service

9.2

Dining

7.2

Chris

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were quite spacious, but the location was somewhat inconvenient being at the end of the hall upstairs. The service was top-notch, and the dining options were varied. Overall, a comfortable stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were quite spacious.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing, well-prepared, and very polite.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in the old city, very close to everywhere, but still in a quiet location.

Dining

8.0

The dining options were varied and exceptional.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers basic facilities.

Jim

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.0/10

The hotel had magical and elegant rooms with character, warm, and comfortable atmosphere. The hotel charges accordingly due to its deluxe nature. However, some rooms needed maintenance with wallpaper coming off and shoddy windows and carpets.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms certainly had a lot of character and were warm and comfortable, but some needed maintenance as the wallpaper was coming off, and the windows and carpets were shoddy.

Service

9.0

The service was very nice and the staff were very accommodating, pleasant, cordial, patient, and gracious throughout our stay.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, being near everything but quiet at night, making it perfect for exploring Bruges without disturbances.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, with a cozy room, comfortable bed, and adequate bathroom.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel is central to many sites of Bruges and close to cafes, shops, and attractions, offering a brilliant location for easy exploration.

Charles

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.4/10

The hotel was a wonderful stay with comfortable and spacious rooms full of character, served with lifts. The staff, especially Aurélie, were incredibly friendly and welcoming, even organizing transportation for us during the Belgium rail strike. The location was super convenient, making it easy to access museums and galleries in the city center. The dining experience was very nice, with plenty of options offered, especially for breakfast. Overall, a great value for money choice with a couple of minor downsides to consider.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms in the old stable block were very comfortable and spacious, full of character, and served with lifts. The owners even arranged for our room to be on the ground floor to accommodate our old dog.

Service

9.0

The staff were very friendly and welcoming to our kids. Aurélie, in particular, went above and beyond, organizing transportation for us during the Belgium rail strike.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was super convenient, just a short walk into the city center with easy access to museums and galleries. Right near the center of town and with armchairs and a small table for relaxation.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was very nice as well, with a lot of options to offer, especially for breakfast, in a lovely spacious room with views of the garden.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were wonderful, offering dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry services, and a welcome drink. The atmosphere in the dining area with smoked meat was delightful.

friendly staff

crowded with Chinese travelers

Leo

United States of America, August 2023

7.2/10

I stayed at this hotel and had a mixed experience. On the positive side, my room in the attic was very cozy, and I later got moved to a much better room at the back. However, cleanliness was an issue as I found dust between two light bulbs and hair on the ground floor of the bathroom.

Rooms

7.0

My room in the attic was cozy, later moved to a better room at the back. Cleanliness could be improved.

Service

9.0

The service from the staff was excellent. They went out of their way to assist me and were genuinely friendly and professional.

Location

8.0

The location of the hotel was fantastic for walking into the main hub of the city. It was on a quiet street yet really close to the center.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was not too good. I did enjoy the fruits provided.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had basic facilities, and the garden was a nice place to relax and plan the day.

friendly staff

cleanliness

Rick

United States of America, July 2023

8.4/10

I found the hotel to be full of character in the old part of the building, albeit dark with little natural light. The sauna and steam room were not available during my stay which was a bit disappointing. The service, however, was beyond helpful and incredibly friendly, solving any issues promptly. The location was fantastic, allowing easy access to everything within the center of Brugge. The dining experience was better than expected with a varied menu. Overall, a great stay with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

My room in the old part of the building was full of character but lacked natural light. The sauna and steam room, which I was looking forward to, were not available during my stay.

Service

10.0

The service here was truly excellent, the staff was always friendly, courteous, and ready to help with any issues. They made my stay feel special.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, right near the center of town making it easy to explore Bruges on foot. Close to the city center but still quiet enough for a relaxing stay.

Dining

8.0

I was pleasantly surprised by the dining experience with a more varied menu than I expected. The atmosphere made my meals enjoyable.

Facilities

8.0

While I didn't get to use all the facilities, the hotel offers a range of amenities to make the stay comfortable.

Eleanor

United States of America, June 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is situated in a quiet part of town, making it convenient to explore the major sights while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere. The rooms, although a bit challenging for guests with mobility issues due to the stairs, offer a private patio for relaxation. The service is exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to accommodate requests and ensure a pleasant stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room layout was a bit narrow and had limited space for luggage, especially with the stairs to consider. The private patio was a nice touch for some relaxation.

Service

9.0

The hotel staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, and attentive to our needs, even organizing the window closure when rain was expected and preparing breakfast for our journey. They made us feel well taken care of throughout our stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in the old city of Bruges is ideal, allowing easy access to all major attractions while being in a peaceful area. The proximity to the public car park and nearby cafe added to the overall convenience.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, with good-quality meals in a peaceful garden setting. While it was not exceptional, it provided a convenient option, eliminating the need for an additional lunch.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers essential facilities to meet guests' needs, adding to the overall comfort of the stay.

quiet location

limited luggage space