When you stay at Hotel De Barge, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Bruges Market Square and Bruges Christmas Market. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Captain's Table, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.
Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 107 min drive
Bruges Station - 9 min walk
Zedelgem Station - 12 min drive
Brugge-Sint-Pieters Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Panos - 9 min walk
Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan - 11 min walk
De Stoepa - 11 min walk
In The Mood - 7 min walk
Café Jean Max - 8 min walk
About this property
Hotel De Barge
When you stay at Hotel De Barge, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Bruges Market Square and Bruges Christmas Market. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Captain's Table, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Captain's Table - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Hotel Barge Bruges
Barge Bruges
Hotel De Barge Hotel
Hotel De Barge Bruges
Hotel De Barge Hotel Bruges
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel De Barge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel De Barge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel De Barge?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel De Barge?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel De Barge.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel De Barge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel De Barge?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Blankenberge (18-min drive) and Knokke Casino (22-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel De Barge?
Yes, The Captain's Table offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel De Barge like?
Hotel De Barge is a short 9-minute walk from Bruges Station and 19 minutes' walk from Bruges Market Square.
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Reviews
Hotel De Barge Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a good variety and plentiful options. (6 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff
Breakfast was good, evening meals not served although advertised although i did eat on the night it was open food was very good
I would definately stay again
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2023
MUCH better than anticipated
Booked for just one night as a fun experience staying on a barge. Assumed it would be pretty basic, so a lovely surprise it was really nice. Comfortable, bigger room/cabin than anticipated. Proper king size bed, good shower, excellent breakfast choice plus very welcoming to our dog. Can thoroughly recommend.
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8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2023
A very unique hotel experience with lovely views of the Gent-Bruges Canal. Excellent breakfast. Pleasant and helpful evening staff.
Parking facilities are very minimal and inconvenient, and it is necessary to park at the Railway Station, some 1/4 mile away.
The restaurant is not open on Tuesdays and we found it very difficult to find somewhere to dine in the evening.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2023
Memorable trip
We were welcomed kindly & were impressed with the Barge decor. As others have reviewed: we parked at the train station for 6.20€ for 24hrs (pay on exit) and walked to the hotel along a quiet street. The walk to the town centre was comfortable; we took several routes to explore the area and they took us 20-30mins). Breakfast was included with our stay and the variety was welcomed. Our canel-view room was akin to a cruise ship cabin; quirky with enough space for our luggage for our single night stay. We will be recommending our stay to family/friends who visit Bruges.
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4/10 Fair
Sep 13, 2024
A different Hotel in it being a barge which attracted us to it and it had that niceness about it. Break fast spread was good. Unfortunately there was a layer of dust on shelves in wardrobe and around top of panelling in bathroom. Floor was bitty underfoot. Notices a layer of dust on table light at breakfast. We also only had Luke warm water on arrival and in the morning.
Also no tea making facility's in the room and was to be charged an extra 6 Euros on top of the 167 paid. Not impressed. ^ Euros not charged after complaint about dust. They should have made a further refund for no hot wtaer. Not worth the Money as it is.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2023
A great place to stay, just a nice walk away from the centre of Bruges. Great service.
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8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2022
Fun place to stay
Great location, great breakfast, made use of the bike store. Would love to return.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2022
Really enjoyable. Peaceful and close to town. My favourite in Bruges.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2024
A great place to stay away from the busy centre.
The young lady from Albania was amazing and helped us a lot, she is a great asset to your business.
Thoroughly recommend.
And has the best towels ever, large and so so soft 👌
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4/10 Fair
Apr 14, 2023
Such a disappointment! I was super excited about our stay here, having read the reviews and looked at all the pictures online. I was shocked to find a room so small one couldn’t walk around the end of the bed, or open a small suitcase anywhere but ON the bed. The floors and bathroom were dirty ( dirt on floors, hairs mildew and rust in bathroom.) One small thin pillow on bed, thin lumpy mattress, old, small, thin towels. The concept of this hotel is so great, but sadly the execution does not meet expectations.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
Miy bien ubicado y muy lindo el hotel
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4/10 Fair
May 9, 2024
Le gek douche sent bon... Vraiment déçu de la chambre, le ménage est fait partiellement et l'état de la douche laisse à désirer par les finitions. Tres bonne literie mais cela ne vaut pas le prix pour cette prestation.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2024
Un bateau sur l'eau
Cet hôtel est très sympa.
C'est un bateau arrimé au quai et posé sur le canal.
A environ un kilomètre du centre et très proche du lac d'amour et du Béguinage.
Rien de plus sympa que de prendre son petit déjeuner (hyper copieux) avec les canards de l'autre côté de la vitre.
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2/10 Poor
Dec 25, 2023
Attrape touriste à éviter !!
Un séjour en couple dans la cabine du capitaine, la literie est très usée, il y a de poussières très visibles sur les tables de nuit, la lumière de la salle de bain ne fonctionne pas, pas de chauffage dans la chambre du capitaine (on a pas été prévenu non plus), pas de place de parking non plus ( il y a 3 place devant le bateau uniquement).
Après le signalement du chauffage qui ne fonctionne pas, on est revenu dans la soirée et c’était pas réparé (bien sûr on a pas été prévenu, on a dû descendre et demandé s’ils sont intervenus) après insistance on nous a proposé une plus petite chambre pour le même prix …. Et un dédommagement de 20 euros le lendemain …. Endroit à éviter
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2023
Très bonne adresse , tout est parfait ,
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4/10 Fair
Jul 2, 2021
Gros souci au retour
Lit de la chambre 34 infesté de punaises de lit.
Soins médicaux nėcessaires car 129 piqûres !
Il absolument nėcessaire de pratiquer une destruction professionnelle de cette infestation.
Bruxelles
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2020
A charming and original accommodation in a quiet, open space just outside of the city center, which is only a 10-minute walk from the barge. Yes, it really is a barge! Even on a chilly autumn day, it's cozily warm. It has plenty of walking paths nearby to stretch out and walk the dog in the morning. The canal view also gets you a romantic sunrise and lots of sweet light. When you open the room window, you're almost eye level with the water. I thought ducks would drift in the room! The staff was patient with my fledgling Dutch and perfectly trilingual when I gave up. The breakfast is delicious and generous. The room was small but clean and efficiently retrofitted, as rooms in ships usually are. Why stay anywhere else?
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8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2020
Hotel original a proximite du centre historique
Chambres plutot confortables, dans une peniche. Ambiance marine (dorures, boiseries, moquette...), vue sur le canal, 15 minutes a pieds du centre historique.
Acceuil polyglotte, personnel tres pro.
Petit dejeuner buffet tout a fait correct.
Points negatifs: pas de parking sur place (le plus proche est a environ 500 m).
L'ensemble est un peu vieillissant et meriterai une renovation pour rester au top.
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4/10 Fair
Jan 2, 2020
Chambre trop petite bruyante , amabilité du personnel discutable, parking difficile .
TV na jamais fonctionné pendant notre sejour ; mauvais rapport qualité / prix . seul pont positif le petit dejeuner
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8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2019
Leuke omgeving, meubilair etc. iets wat gedateerd.
Kamers ruiken wat muf.
Verder erg leuk voor 2 nachtjes verblijven
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8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2019
Lovely hideaway
I love the location and friendliness of this hotel. It is quirky and different. Only downside for me was, the bar/restaurant isn't always open when expected. We were on a 3 night stay, we arrived Monday no bar or restaurant open that evening, although the information in the room suggested the bar would be, so we made sure we booked a table for the restaurant the following 2 nights in case they worked on the fact there were no bookings so not opening.
The food was good an plentiful. The staff very helpful and friendly. I can only assume the fact it is mid October and end of season it doesn't need to be open as much.
Overall, I loved my stay at De Barge Hotel and have recommended it several times already.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2019
Europe trip
A quaint hotel on an historic barge close to the historic old town and the railway station Small room and bathroom but comfortable The dinner we had one night was delicious Breakfast was good and a takeaway breakfast was prepared for our early departure which was appreciated Staff were very friendly
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2/10 Poor
Aug 17, 2019
Réveillés en s’apercevant que les draps sont tachés de sang (en bas du lit, au niveau des pieds), c’est ignoble !
De plus, nous pensions nous être fait dévorer par des moustiques, mais aujourd’hui en allant voir un médecin car les boutons grattaient toujours (plus de 20 piqures par personne), j’apprends qu’il s’agit de puces ou de punaises de lit, compte tenu des boutons.
Nous déconseillons fortement cet établissement, où les services d’inspection devraient passer.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2019
very close to station (5 mins walk), close to bike and boat terminus and they provided a gluten free breakfast
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8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2019
Unique hotels in Bruges
Enjoyed staying at de barge. Unique place to stay. The breakfast was great. It is not a five star place but clean in a nice area an easy walk to the centre of town. Quarters are tight and there is a slight musty smell but otherwise enjoyed. One of our party was very nervous staying on the barge as she is prone to seasickness and claustrophobia, but ended up having the best sleep of her holiday. The barge is fixed sonthere is no movement.