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About the Hotel

Freren Fonteinstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium, 8000

Historic 16th-century mansion

Hotel Jan Brito is a 16th-century listed building in central Bruges, 200 meters from the Grote Markt. The former residence of noble families features original oak beams, a peaceful courtyard garden with a fountain, and a bar with a fireplace. All 37 rooms include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with video on demand, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms have views of the courtyard or 16th-century architectural details.

Breakfast in former library

The breakfast buffet is served in an 18th-century-style former library overlooking the garden. It offers 80 hot and cold items including regional cheeses, five bread varieties, farm-produced jams, pastries, and full English breakfast options. Breakfast is available daily from 8:00-10:30. Early departure breakfast packages can be arranged.

Wellness and fitness facilities

The wellness area includes an infrared sauna, hammam, and five fitness machines. Guests can book private 1-hour sessions at no extra cost. The property also offers city bike rentals for exploring Bruges' 14th-century bridges and canals, with routes to coastal towns 20km away.

Central Bruges location

The hotel is on a quiet street near Groenerei canal, 250m from Burg Square and the Belfry. Nearby landmarks include Church of Our Lady (500m) and St. John's Hospital (500m). Private parking is available (€18/day), with two public garages within 1.3km. Bruges Station is 2km away, with bus connections to the hotel.

Pet-friendly accommodations

Small pets are allowed in most room types for €15/day. The hotel offers quadruple rooms for families and duplex suites with garden access. Business travelers can use laptop-friendly workspaces in all rooms. Airport transfers can be arranged from Brussels (35km away) via Flibco shuttles starting at €5.

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Deluxe Double Room

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2 persons

325 sq. feet

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2 Single beds

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Bathtub

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Duplex Suite Garden View

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2 persons

380 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Standard Double Room

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2 persons

230 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Bruges1700 ft

Airports

Ostend-Bruges (OST) 20.4 mi

Train

Bruges Train Station 1.0 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 25 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
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

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

Freren Fonteinstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium, 8000

City landmarks

Church

Church of Our Lady Bruges

2200 ft

Church

Sint-Salvatorskathedraal

2300 ft

Museum

Gentpoort

2600 ft

Museum

St John's Hospital

2300 ft

Museum

Friet Museum

2200 ft

Landmark

The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

3900 ft

Landmark

Smedenpoort

5000 ft

Landmark

The Kruispoort

3100 ft

Museum

Guido Gezelle Museum

3700 ft

Museum

Diamond Museum

2900 ft

Landmark

Ezelpoort

5000 ft

Landmark

Minnewater Lake

3800 ft

Landmark

Godshuis Spanoghe

2200 ft

Landmark

Sint-Janshuismolen

4000 ft

Nearby

Burg 13

Basilica of the Holy Blood

1100 ft

Square

The Markt

1700 ft

Markt 7

Belfort

1700 ft

Museum

Historium Brugge

1800 ft

Public Building

City Hall

1000 ft

Wijnzakstraat 2 Sint-Jansplein

Choco-Story

1600 ft

Museum

The Groeninge museum

1800 ft

7 Markt

Belfort

1700 ft

Square

Burg Square

1100 ft

Burg 11a

Palace of the Liberty of Bruges

1000 ft

Museum

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

Museum

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

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

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

8.2/10

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 Aurelie, 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. Aurelie, 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, August 2023

7.8/10

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, 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, 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