Dweersstraat 24, Bruges, Belgium | (251) 219-4428
Unpretentious
budget hotel in an old, traditional building
Entirely renovated in 2013
Set on an historic cobbled
street in central Bruges
Main tourist
attractions within walking distance
Free buffet breakfast
Clean and modern
rooms with flat-screen TVs
Free Wi-Fi
throughout
No elevator and steep stairs
Creaky floors
Rooms are small
Two-night minimum stay on weekends April to October
Hotel Bla Bla is
a modern but no-frills budget hotel housed in an historic Flemish building on a pleasant
cobbled street in central Bruges. The location means all the main tourist
attractions are within walking distance, as is the main train station. While
rooms are small, they're clean and comfortable, and many have views of the surrounding historic streets; though noisy floorboards can
be an issue and the mobility-challenged would struggle with the stairs. While it's cheap and breakfast is included (unusual for Bruges), it's not an amazing value -- especially compared
to the similarly priced Hotel de Goezeput nearby -- but the hotel is a solid budget option, nonetheless.
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Scene
Quaint, typically Flemish building with an unpretentious and modern ambience inside
Formerly the
Hotel Imperial, this property was taken over, totally renovated -- even down to
electrics and plumbing -- and relaunched as Hotel Bla Bla in 2013. Within the traditional building with its typical Flemish stepped roof and whitewashed
facade, the interiors seamlessly blend the original carved wood fittings and
stained glass windows with fresh contemporary decor and colorful art pieces. The
vibe is unpretentious and unfussy, with a refreshingly modern yet homey feel, while the use of classic designer furnishings adds a degree of cool. As it's a
small, budget-style property, the reception desk is not always manned -- advance
notice should be given before arrival. The hotel does not have an elevator, there
are no ground floor rooms, and the stairs are fairly steep, so this hotel is
not an option for the mobility-impaired.
Location
Set on a wide cobbled street within easy walking distance of Bruges' main sights
Hotel Bla Bla is
situated on a wide cobbled side street just off Zuidzandstraat, one of the
main shopping streets in the center of Bruges. All of the city's main tourist
attractions are well within walking distance, including the Grote Markt (the
main square) and the old Vismarkt (fish market), both of which are within 10 minutes on
foot. The main train station is just about
walkable -- a brisk 15-minute stroll -- or, alternatively, the bus takes about seven
minutes. The hotel doesn't have parking, but there is a paid parking garage just down the block.
Rooms
Small and basic rooms are clean and comfortable -- though can be creaky
The hotel has
just seven rooms, all of which are decorated with crisp white walls, simple contemporary furnishings, and natural hardwood floors. Rooms are small and
simple, but they are clean, bright, and comfortable, and include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.
Bathrooms are also small -- and hairdryers are only available on request -- though
perfectly adequate and nicely renovated. As it's an old building, there are some
issues with creaking and poor sound insulation, however top floor rooms have
some nice original beams -- just mind your head. Many rooms also have views of the surrounding historic streets.
Features
Free buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi
A simple buffet
breakfast is included in the rate and served each morning in the breakfast room, or in the garden on warmer days. While the hotel doesn't
have parking, there is a very conveniently placed parking lot on the block.
Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and there are plenty of tourist pamphlets
and guidebooks in the lobby to help plan sightseeing.
