Velotel Brugge - Bruges

$$$$||View on mapBruges, BelgiumHandboogstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium, B8000|
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Velotel Brugge - Bruges
Handboogstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium, B8000·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Staff9.3
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.8
Facilities8.7
Free WiFi8.7
Who stays here
Couples50%
Families34%
Groups10%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Staff9.3
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.8
Facilities8.7
Free WiFi8.7
Who stays here
Couples50%
Families34%
Groups10%
Solo6%

Award-winning cycling hotel in Bruges with free bicycle rental and extensive breakfast buffet

Dining

The hotel restaurant O'vélo offers classic Belgian and French cuisine meals throughout the day, with a terrace open in summer. Guests can enjoy a generous breakfast buffet available daily from 07:00 to 10:30, which caters to special dietary needs including gluten-free options. The bar serves tapas and Belgian beers without reservation, and kids' meals are available on request.

Facilities

Hotel Velotel provides complimentary bicycle rental and cycling route maps for guests, with city bikes available for half-day hire at €8. The hotel offers free usage of the sauna and fitness area, which can be booked privately for exclusive access. Additional recreational facilities include tennis courts, darts, board games, and a kids' outdoor play equipment area.

Rooms

Velotel Brugge offers spacious rooms with comfort king or twin beds, featuring Freddie Mercury bicycle-themed decor in bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk, safety deposit box, coffee and tea making facilities, and a separate bathroom with shower or bath. Rooms have large opening windows overlooking countryside or garden, and superior rooms include glass-walled bathrooms with privacy curtains.

Location & Transport

Velotel Brugge is located 4 km from the historic center of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the green Sint-Pieters area. The hotel provides a discounted taxi voucher system for €12 each way into the city, and a bus stop behind the hotel offers direct routes to the center and central station. Guests benefit from free private parking, including an electric vehicle charging station and secure indoor parking for €5 per night.

Family-Friendly

The Velotel Brugge hotel offers children's bicycles for rental, along with a playground that includes a trampoline and bouncy castle. Family rooms with connecting doors are available, and board games and puzzles are provided in the common areas. Kids' meals are available in the restaurant, and the hotel staff can arrange cots and extra bedding upon request.

  • Location: 4 km from Bruges city center, with direct bus routes and taxi voucher system
  • Rooms: Bicycle-themed rooms with luxury amenities and safety deposit box
  • Dining: On-site restaurant O'vélo serving classic Belgian and French cuisine, extensive breakfast buffet with special dietary options
  • Wellness: Free usage of sauna and fitness area, bookable private spa time
  • Family: Children's bicycles rental, playground with trampoline and bouncy castle, family rooms
  • Awards: Second most customer-friendly private hotel in Belgium and Best staff team award
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:30
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Dutch
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:57
Former name
Apollo ArtHotel Brugge
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Rooms and availability

Classic Double Room for Single Use
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
Superior Double Room for Single Use
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
Comfort Double Room for Single Use
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Spa lounge

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Darts

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa lounge
  • Sauna
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Mirror
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Velotel Brugge

💵 Lowest room price 72 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.9 km
✈️ Distance to airport 35.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Ostend-Bruges, OST

Location

Handboogstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium, B8000
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Handboogstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium, B8000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Kasteel Ten Poele
410 m
Restaurant
Restaurant O Velo
70 m
Restaurant
Zuid55
640 m
Restaurant
B.in
1.5 km
Restaurant
Hashtag Food
1.5 km
Restaurant
Gasthof De Kroon
1.4 km

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FAQ about Velotel Brugge

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the Velotel Brugge hotel?
During their stay at the Velotel Brugge hotel guests can visit Jan Van Eyck Square and The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the property and 3.3 km away respectively.
What is the closest airport to Velotel Brugge hotel?
Ostend-Bruges airport is located within a 34-minute drive (40 km) from Velotel Brugge hotel.
Is there free parking in the hotel?
Yes, the hotel offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.
Are there any dining facilities close to the Bruges hotel?
Guests of the Bruges hotel can have lunch or dinner at Restaurant O Velo restaurant, which features French dishes and is located a mere 5 minutes' walk away.
What is check-in and check-out time at the 4-star Velotel Brugge hotel?
Guests of the 4-star Velotel Brugge hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 05:00. late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
What are the booking prices at the Velotel Brugge hotel?
The prices at the Velotel Brugge hotel start from €176.
What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Velotel Brugge hotel?
At the 4-star Velotel Brugge hotel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the hotel comprise?
The hotel offers such room types as Classic Twin Room, Comfort Twin Room, and Classic King Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Velotel Brugge hotel?
Every room at the 4-star Velotel Brugge hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
Does the staff at the 4-star Velotel Brugge hotel speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the 4-star Velotel Brugge hotel will help you in Dutch, German, Spanish, and English.
Does the Velotel Brugge hotel feature any spa facilities?
Pampering amenities in the Velotel Brugge hotel include a solarium and a sauna.
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