Novotel Brugge Centrum

I was pleasantly surprised that a 3-star hotel would have a pool. Luckily, we caught a heatwave during the first few days of our trip, so we could swim. By our second day in Bruges, the weather had cooled down, so no more swimming for us! 😄 The room was spacious and comfortable. The hotel is within walking distance of the train station, but if you're traveling with luggage, I'd recommend taking the bus for just one stop. The fare is 3.4 euros, and you can pay by credit card. There's a kebab shop near the hotel; their fries were fantastic, but the meat tasted a bit off. There's also a Chinese restaurant nearby (run by non-Chinese owners) where you can find stir-fried noodles, fried rice noodles, and similar dishes. The breakfast was excellent, and it seems hotel breakfasts in Belgium are consistently good. There's a wide variety, including fresh fruit, hot dishes, and even a waffle maker so you can make your own waffles. The staff were attentive and friendly. Bruges truly is a perfect city for a vacation.