Boat Hotel De Barge

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

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8.9

Welcome to Boat-hotel De Barge, definitely Bruges’ most original hotel. De Barge, which formerly plied the Bruges-Ghent canal, is today a well-known character three-star hotel, which floats on the Bruges-Ghent Canal. 2461 feet from Bruges Railway Station. Easily reachable by car due to its location near the old ramparts of the city. The central Market Square and the Belfry of Bruges are within 20 minutes on foot from De Barge. Entering the old city center can be done via park “Minnewater”, also known as The Lake of Love. The nonsmoking cabins at De Barge have a nautical atmosphere with its characteristic boat decorations and blue colors. All the rooms have windows looking out on the canal (except the 5 Cruise Cabins at the Quay side), a private bathroom, and a little desk area. Guests can relax at the lounge, and have a drink at the honesty bar. In the morning, you can enjoy a breakfast buffet with fresh breads, eggs, bacon, cold cuts, cheeses, juices and fruits. Have a nice cup of coffee or tea while you watch the boats drive by on the water.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Bruges, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Rita-marie
United States United States
“The Barge! Looking out on the water from our room & from the lounge was wonderful. Staff were very friendly & helpful.”
Oleg1507
Belarus Belarus
“If you want to have very special experience in Bruges - the hotel on the boat is what you exactly need to! Nice and quiet location but close to the city center, river view. The staff is friendly and always ready to help and solve the problems.”
Louise
United States United States
“I loved the location since we were starting our Boat Bike Tour the next day and the boat was parked very close by.”
Dave
Ireland Ireland
“GOOD SELECTION FOR BREAKFAST, HOT AND COLD FOOD AVAILABLE. VERY COMFORTABLE BREAKFAST ROOM, BRIGHT AND AIRY”
Charl
South Africa South Africa
“It was quite an experience staying on a boathouse in the water. We enjoyed the scenery through the room's window. The breakfast was excellent with a good variety. We enjoyed the honesty bar. We can recommend this accommodation without hesitation.”
Alec
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very helpful receptionist. The hotel was clean and comfortable. We didn't have breakfast but from what we saw it looked good.”
Daniel
United States United States
“The staff at reception were extremely friendly and helpful. We had a comfortable room overlooking the canal with opening windows at water level and a great morning sunrise view.”
Amanda
Australia Australia
“The Hotel De Barge was a very characterful and the staff all very welcoming. It was a 10 minute walk away from the key sites of Brugge - close enough to enjoy it all, but distant enough to feel out of the throng. We enjoyed the lounge set up in...”
Odette
South Africa South Africa
“Easy walking distance to the train station and into the city. Staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was great.”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a fab location, just a short walk from the train station and roughly 15/20 minutes to Bruge centre..depends how fast you walk. The barge was unique. It was also clean, the rooms are small but more than enough, the welcoming staff were lovely....”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Boat Hotel De Barge

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Breakfast

House rules

Boat Hotel De Barge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 14 per child, per night
3 years old
Crib upon request
€ 14 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the full amount has to be paid when children stay in existing beds.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

- Cancelation between 7 en 0 Day(s) before arrival: 100.00 % will be charged

- Cancelation between 21 en 8 Day(s) before arrival: 50.00 % will be charged

- Cancelation 3 weeks before arrival: 25.00 euros will be charged

Parking is located 492 ft from the hotel and costs EUR 5.50 per 24 hours.

Tea and coffee are available in the room for an additional fee of EUR 5.

Small and medium-sized dogs are allowed upon request for an additional fee of 15 euros per dog per night.

The restaurant only serves dinner and is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Boat Hotel De Barge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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