“A terrific hotel with a fantastic location, beautiful rooms, and an amazing breakfast. A place worth returning to independently.”
Hotel · Bruges, Belgium
Novotel Brugge Centrum
Novotel Brugge Centrum
A+4.00 / 4.00
7 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2009–2016)
Historical grade — we haven’t booked here in the last few years.
Group leaders: A+ (4 total)Tour directors: A+ (3 total)
What our travelers say
The Novotel Brugge Centrum earns consistent praise from our group leaders and tour directors across multiple programs and years, and the reasons are remarkably consistent: the location, the rooms, and the breakfast. Sitting in a quieter pocket of medieval Bruges while still being genuinely central, the hotel puts groups within easy reach of the city's canals, chocolate shops, and historic squares without the noise that comes with being on a main tourist artery. Several group leaders have noted that the position alone makes logistics feel effortless — the kind of base that keeps a group oriented and energized throughout the day.
The rooms themselves reflect a reliable Novotel standard: modern, warm in their palette, and comfortable enough that travelers actually comment on them. Our tour directors describe the spaces as genuinely spacious by European city-center standards, with sofa seating and proper work areas that give groups a place to decompress after long days on their feet. The breakfast draws particular attention — the buffet spread has been singled out in evaluations going back years, with one group leader specifically calling out the bread as a highlight worth mentioning. That kind of specific, unprompted enthusiasm about a meal says something real. Staff warmth also comes up repeatedly, described not as merely professional but as genuinely welcoming — a distinction that matters when you're moving a group of students through a busy schedule.
This is a property that works especially well for school and student groups visiting Bruges as part of a broader European itinerary. The combination of central location, consistent service, and a breakfast that sets the group up well for the day makes it a practical and comfortable choice. The fact that multiple group leaders have specifically requested it for return visits is perhaps the most honest endorsement we can offer.
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About this property
Set in a quiet area right in the heart of medieval Bruges, Novotel Brugge Centrum features a large garden terrace overlooking the seasonal outdoor swimming pool. It offers modern design accommodation. Guests benefit from free WiFi.
The rooms are decorated with warm, bright colours. They have sofa seating corner, cable TV and a desk to catch up on tasks. Each includes free tea and coffee making facilities.
- Address: Katelijnestraat 65B, 8000
- Phone: +32 50 33 75 33
- Rating: 3 stars
- Rooms: 126
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Katelijnestraat 65B, 8000
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