Name: Botaniek Hotel
Address: Waalsestraat23, Bruges, 8000, BE

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Rose

It was very nice and clean. Very little staff, but polite.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Hilary

100% recommend

We had a lovely overnight stay in Botaniek. We both slept like logs, the bed was so comfy! Breakfast was tasty and staff were all very friendly. Great location in the heart of Brugge. We will be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Deborah

Brend was a wealth of knowledge, as well as fun to talk to. It’s a renovated 18th century building and they ave made great use of the space….bed was comfy.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

Ian

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Botaniek. The owner was extremely accomodating and even took us, in his own car, to the train station when our taxi failed to turn up very early one morning. Brilliant! It is an old property, like most others, but spotlessly clean. Negatives? The carpet in the bedroom was really showing signs of wear and the bath towels really needed replacing as they were extremely thin in places and one even had a large hole in it. However, neither of these issues spoiled our enjoyment of Botaniek.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2024

Angela

It was more like a B and B than a hotel

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Very friendly Hotel

Very friendly welcome for my son and I.
Room was clean and tidy.
Very individually decorated

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2023

Marja

What a gem! It is amazing what they did with the small under the roof room we stayed in, they made it feel more comfortable than the big room we stayed in the night before. Parking about 5 blocks away, 18 Euro for 24 hrs. Super friendly people, nice continental breakfast. Yes we would definitely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2023

Steven

Lovely friendly, helpful owners.

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

The stay was pleasant. Room and the breakfast area were very pretty. Hosts were very friendly.

Only thing that was a bit disappoited was that before going I tried to ask 3 times by chat, email and phone to see if it was possible to check in after 10pm in case we are caught in delay during the travel. There was no response. Eventually we made it before 10pm, but I was travelling with the worry in mind that we might be met with a closed front door and had to find accommodation elsewhere.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2023

Sally

A wonderful little hotel in a quiet street near the centre of the old city. The host was extremely welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was very enjoyable, with freshly made bread and other continental favourites. We would definitely stay there again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2022

Tracey

A quirky gem

If sterile, bland chain hotels aren’t your thing you couldn’t do better than this gem. Situated in the heart of things just near the fish market this is an ideal base for your stay. A warm, friendly welcome every day, superb, plentiful breakfast sets you up for a wonderful day of sightseeing and by the time you finish and head back a comfortable bed and great nights sleep awaits you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2020

Mr J

Great hotel

A fantastic hotel in a great location, very central. The hotel owner was lovely and very helpful. Our room on the 3rd floor had a nice view over the rooftops. There is a lift, which is handy for luggage.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The bedroom was in the loft and rather small and should be for a single person and too cramped for a couple. Carpet was stained too.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2019

David

2nd time saying there, just as good as first time. Great location central to everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Ron

Wonderful hosts in a great location.

Botaniek is a cosy, quiet boutique hotel very close to the center of Bruges. Our room was comfortable & clean. Wifi was reliable (remotely accessed our PCs in Sydney daily). Lovely breakfast nook with basic but very tasty food. Extremely easy to walk to most sights worth seeing. The owners were very nice and helpful. They recommended local restaurants with good food and good value - away from the high priced tourist areas. They gifted us with 2 acts of great kindness. We had to catch a taxi to the train station @ 6 AM. On our way out the door, we found packed breakfast for two. Lastly, half-way to the station, I discovered that I had left one of my bags. We returned and called them at their apartment nearby as the hotel was locked. Despite being awoken so early, they immediately returned to the hotel with a smile so I could retrieve my bag. I highly recommend the Botaniek Hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel was centrally located and the staff were all friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were simple but beautifully presented and delicious each morning. The hotel was immaculately clean and the rooms were very nice. Outside there is a huge church with bells sounding quite often however in the rooms with the windows closed you couldn’t hear a thing. A beautiful boutique hotel and a very pleasurable experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Good solid bet right in the middle of Old Town. The room was very clean and comfortable with a great view of old town. The location is perfect right in the middle of everything and very close to the underground parking - only 8.70 euro for 24 hours - that is a real bargain. The owners were very friendly and helpful. A real good solid comfortable choice not breaking the bank for a B&B in a couple hundred year old building in the middle of old town, you can't beat it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The owners Brent and Veronica were really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The room was better then we expected and was really quiet. The hotel location was very close to the market square. The breakfast was fine, especially the homemade bread and croissants. Would happily book this hotel again.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2018

Susan

Beautiful Bruges

Love this little boutique hotel. Very charming, clean and comfortable. The location is amazing and the owners were fabulous. Will definitely stay again!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2018

Kathy

Botaniek Was Excellent!!!

The Botaniek was a great place to stay for our trip to Bruges! The owners were fantastic, greeting us when we arrived, giving advise on the area, and even serving our breakfast!!! When we stepped out into Bruges from the Botaniek we were so excited to see how we were almost in the city center. I would definitely advise anyone to stay at this wonderful place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2018

Chris

Wonderful location and experience

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2018

gareth

Perfect location

We had a family room which was fine, but the location of hotel and owners could not have been any better. Thoroughly recommend this place.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2018

James

Lovely break for our family

Lovely little hotel, location was perfect and very friendly service especially the man at breakfast time who had a lot of time for our two children

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2018

Verified traveler

Situated on a very quiet street and yet close to all there is to see in Brugge. This is an old building that is starting to show it age. But still acceptable condition. I thought it would be more modern form the pictures I had seen.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Everything you need near Bruges

It was a pleasure staying at the Botaniek. Our hosts were extremely kind and helpful. The hotel is located on a quiet street, just a short walk from the city center. The room was clean, comfortable and everything we needed. We couldn't have asked for a nicer stay!

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2018

Ian

Family friendly hotel in Bruges

My family and I stopped here for two nights on our way to Holland. We wanted to see what Bruges had to offer and this hotel was perfectly located for what we needed and was family friendly (which seems quite a rarity in Bruges). The room was well equipped with lovely furniture, the continental breakfast was adequate to see us through until lunch and our hosts (Vero & Brend) were wonderful. Brend was especially helpful and very understanding when I unfortunately managed to lock my keys in the car on the night of our arrival - he even managed to keep a straight face as I had to break into my own car!

Whilst unfortunately we did not find our time in Bruges all that great as it just wasn't very child friendly (I think we will go again without our children in the future!), the hotel and staff were excellent and tried to recommend places to us that were more accommodating of little ones.

Lovely hotel and hope to visit again in the future.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2017

Paul

THE go to hotel for us in Bruges

Great, as per last time. Just disappointed we couldn't be accommodated for all our stay here - particularly galling for us (and the owners I would assume) that a party of 8 Brits cancelled 2 ays before and we could have stayed there all the time!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2017

Martin

Quaint hotel

Great location for seeing the city

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2017

Michael

Lovely, friendly, relaxing and close to it all.

Nice hotel, very comfortable with a good breakfast. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Close to Burg and Markt Squares. Very good value for money. It was lovely!

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Great location for a good price

Great location. Friendly and very helpful staff. The breakfast was just what we needed to start off the day, including the best coffee of our whole trip.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2017

andrew

Great value & friendly hotel.

Lovely stay in this really friendly hotel. Right in the city but still quiet at night and the owners were great. Really good value.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2017

Hannah

Lovely little hotel

This hotel was exactly what we were looking for, we didn't spend much time in it as we were out sightseeing so we wanted something that was central (but quiet) and fed us breakfast, this place ticked all the boxes.The owners were so friendly and helpful, I cannot fault there hospitality. Breakfast was continental style which i personally love so for me this was fine. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. My only criticism is that room 4 is close to the lift which can be annoying if you are asleep and someone decides to use it, I am a light sleeper and it did wake me up every night and morning. I would recommend this hotel to friends and If we ever return to Brugge I would definitely stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Nov 2016

Steven

Wet in Bruges

We arrived early straight from the ferry we left our luggage at the hotel. The manager gave us a map and directions to a few places in Bruges. He was very friendly to us. We had nice weather in the morning but rain in the afternoon and all the next day so we were wet and cold. Bruges is very nice plenty of things to do but a lot of the shops are very expensive so take plenty of money.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2016

Marianne

Very friendly and welcoming

Excellent hotel in a quiet street very close to the centre>

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2016

Edmund

Great spot for a weekend in Bruges

The hosts were delightful - friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2016

Sarah

The hotel was old and rooms were in need of renovation although comfortable. However, the public rooms were great, the staff couldn't have been more accommodating and helpful, the continental breakfast was very good, the street was quiet but still very close to sights, and there was an elevator. The hotel was not close to the train station, although within walking distance if you're willing to drag suitcases over cobblestones. Overall, a nice stay in a beautiful city.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2016

Joanne

Good location and friendly owners!

The view from the room was amazing!! Room is small, very basic decor. The couple that run the hotel is super friendly and helpful. Breakfast has good variety. Cab ride to the train station was only €7. There are four buses (#1,#16 etc) that can get you within a couple of blocks from the hotel, costs €3 per person.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2016

Brian

Stay Here!

We loved the location of this boutique hotel. The owners were extremely hospitable and the breakfast was wonderful. Without a doubt I would stay here again in an instant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2016

Silvertravelsurfer.

Exceptional Value for the Location

The owner and his wife were determined to ensure that every guest enjoys their stay and are welcoming, friendly and helpful. The value for money for a hotel of this quality in this location and with continental breakfast included in the rate was outstanding.

Our only slight criticism was that some of the room fittings and fixtures are a little tired, but for example the creaking wardrobe door added to the character and charm of the place.

Would not hesitate to recommend or to return if visiting Brugge again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2015

Eileen

Fabulous - we had a great time and the owners were really friendly and helpful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2015

Hans

Best value in Bruge

Just 2 blocks off the main old town area of Bruge. Quiet , clean , very helpful owners , great Columbian coffee , good breakfast [ inc ]

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2015

Don

Nice place in good location

The owners were an absolute delight & fantastic with our 2 boys aged 8 & 9. Very clean & well located.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Great Stay

Great stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2015

Barbara

Sweet stay in Bruges

My travel partner and I had a very nice stay at this hotel. The host, Brandt (sp?) went out of his way to be helpful, and he was very funny. It was nice to have such a warm welcome. This is a small establishment, more like a b&b than a hotel. The building is old (what isn't in Bruges?) but very well kept up. It is wonderfully situated quite close to the city center. We walked everywhere. For those who are driving, there is a parking structure very near by. Just leave your car for the duration of your stay and explore this beautiful city on foot. If ever I return to Bruges, I will stay there again, and I have no reservation in recommending it to others.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2015

pichounet

Brugge

The best ever experience, nicest people, best location, fantastic breakfast in the most beautiful city ever.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2015

Gregory

Great Hotel!

My wife and I both loved this place. The rooms are great and it's very central. The owners are super helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2015

Verified traveler

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic stay at this hotel. The owners are lovely and very helpful. Close to town, but located in a beautiful quiet street.Can highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Bruges. I wish we had stayed here another night and not moved on to Brussels!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2014

Matthew

Prob won't stay in any other hotel but this one.

We loved this hotel. And when we go back to Bruges, we will stay here. Perfect location to town. Literally 2 mins walk from the fish market, the main square and markets. Really quiet location, cheese shop just to the right and a lovely bar that serves huge glasses of single malt whiskies for a quarter of the price of Paris. My fiance who I was with received a little box of Belgian truffles when we left, lovely touch. The views in our room were amazing, the roof tops and church spires were stunning and can't wait to go back .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2014

agnieszka

Nice hotel/friendly staff

Lovely hotel in nice location.Very friendly staff.Car park close by 8euro /24h.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2014

pichounet

Brugges

The best host ever! Great breakfast! Lovely bed & breakfast setting.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2014

Elizabeth

short break

The hotel is perfect for a short break. Excellent location, cosy rooms, and brilliant warm, welcoming and friendly service.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2014

Marion and Ian

Very friendly hosts

Great location, very friendly hosts, hotel a bit tired and in need of a bit attention, more attention needed for cleaning.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2014

ian

Very friendly hosts

Hotel is very well positioned for the famous spots. Hotel is a bit tired and more attention could be payed to cleaning.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2013

Stevie boy

Nice location

Our room was small with a good sized bathroom room was tired,carpet stained,furniture and fittings need renewing.bed linen clean.good selection for breakfast.staff were helpfull. The road had been completely dug up and work ongoing till september

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2013

Stevie boy

Needs updating

Rooms needs refit.staff good.carpet stained.roadwork

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2013

John D

Central Location

The hotel is situated within a short walk of the city centre and many tourist attractions. The hotel room was small but clean and comfortable, and the staff were welcoming and helpful. An ideal base for sightseeing in Bruges.

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Jun 2013

Stevie boy

Good quiet position

Bedroom needs new carpets furnishings. Road works!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2013

Lindy

Perfect getaway

Wonderful warm welcome when we arrived in the snow! Rooms were clean and beautifully decorated. Very helpful staff when needing directions to local amenitys. Breakfast was plentiful and fresh, all in all I could not have wished for anything more, thank you for making our stay so enjoyable x

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2012

Mr and Mrs

Reasonable value, great location

Excellent location. A 15 minute walk from the station and all of the sites are easily walkable from the hotel. Our street was residential and quiet, but only a couple of minutes from the fish market and other more bustling streets. Breakfast was a continental buffet and there was plenty of it. Our top floor room had great rooftop views and we could see the fountain in the nearby park. The room was small but well presented and tidy. Our 'double' was actually two singles beds pushed together with separate duvets, which we don't like. If we'd wanted to sleep separately we would have booked a twin room! Bathroom was small, shower in bath was low (we are 6ft+) and the decor was a little tired. Looks about ready for a makeover or at least some re-grouting and tidying up, but it was clean and adequate for our needs. We didn't need any heating on in the room, but there was a huge radiator if we had felt cold. We spent most of our time out and about in lovely Bruges, so the room was just for sleeping. We would say reasonable value for money but would probably try somewhere else on our next visit.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Jessica

Maravilloso

El edificio es hermoso, la habitación muy acogedora y la Srta. Que es anfitriona es muy amable . Habitacion muy acogedora con excelente vista.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Väldigt bra läge med gångavstånd till allt.
Bra frukost och trevligt bemötande.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2024

Emanuel

Piccolo hotel a conduzione familiare. Camera pulita e piacevole con vista sui tetti e le torri della città. Peccato per il bagno: molto piccolo e necessita di ammodernamento !
Altro limite: se fa caldo, non c'è aria condizionata, ma solo un ventilatore.
Colazione limitata ma buona.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2024

Salvatore

Hotel centralissimo e tranquillo.

Posizione centralissima, a due passi dalle piazze principali e dai canali più suggestivi. Dimensioni camera sufficienti, ma bagno molto piccolo. Buona la colazione. Possibilità di parcheggio a pagamento nelle vicinanze e gratuito subito fuori dal centro, a 1 km di distanza. Abbastanza caro il mangiare. Troppi turisti nelle zone centrali, ma bastava allontanarsi di poche centinaia di metri per godersi il fascino di Bruges

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2024

Anthony

Excelente Hotel

Excelente hotel localizado no coração de Bruges, hotel familiar, conduzido por um casal atencioso e disposto a fazer a viagem ser inesquecível. Recomendo muito.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2023

Muriel

Petit hôtel charmant très bien situé
Accueil très agréable
Petit déjeuner très copieux dans une ambiance chaleureuse
Très bon établissement pour un court séjour dans cette belle ville de Bruges

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2022

Ana Paula

Excelente!

Adorei ficar nesse hotel familiar. O atendimento é super simpático. Ótima localização, quarto espaçoso e café da manhã delicioso.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2022

Malin

Recommend!

Fantastic service and location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2021

Anton

Советую

Прекрасный отель и прекрасный персонал в самом центре города. Вид на исторический центр. Завтрак на троечку, НО он так красиво и мило подаётся, что обо всём сразу забываешь. А ещё туда входит маленькие пачки нутеллы, что по по традиции всегда очень высоко ценится. Советую

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2021

Emmi

Hyvä

Miellyttävä hotelli hyvällä paikalla. Mukavat ja avuliaat työntekijät. Täyttävä aamupala. Siisti ja hinta laadultaan erinomainen.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2021

Pauline

Hotel très bien situé et personnel aux petits soin

Nous avons adoré séjourner à l'hotel Botaniek de Bruges. L'hôtel est extrêmement bien situé dans la ville (proche de tous les points touristiques). Le personnel, qui est un couple marié est adorable et aux petits soins pour ses clients. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux et varié. Nous avions une chambre au 3ème et dernier étage et nous avons beaucoup apprécié la vue depuis les toits!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Très bon hôtel avec excellent emplacement

Petit hôtel familial dans un immeuble typique de Bruges. L'emplacement est excellent car tout est atteignable à pied. Place centrale à 5 min à pied. Le parking sous-terrain est publique et à 100m à pied pour environ 14 euros les 24h. Le stationnement est problématique à Bruges donc je conseille fortement de laisser sa voiture dans le parking et de faire tout à pied.

Personnel très aimable. Petit déjeuner copieux mais en chambre car contrainte Covid.

Enfin nous avons réservé la meilleure chambre. La literie est excellente. Seul bémol la salle d'eau n'est pas assez ventilé et la douche était à moitié cassé mais c'est un petit détail à améliorer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2020

jp

tres chouette, bel accueil, bon petit dej, parking proche, et centre proche, vraiment top, pourrait etre renové mais le coté vieillot ne me gene pas et fait le charme

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2020

Jeffrey

op in Brugge

topligging en zeer net hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2020

Verified traveler