Hotel Navarra is the hotel that solves the usual Bruges problems. It sits on Sint-Jakobsstraat, a lively shopping street a few minutes from the Markt, in a historic mansion set back behind a gateway, and it has things that are rare in the medieval centre: a private car park with around thirty spaces, a swimming pool and sauna, a fitness room and a garden with a bar for summer evenings. Rooms come in three types, Comfort, Comfort Superior and the smaller Comfort Mini, all with a classic, timeless style, so you can match the room to the budget. Breakfast is served in the hotel, and staff are used to helping first-time visitors plan their days. For travellers who drive to Bruges, or who want a pool after a day on the cobbles, it is the best value mid-range base in the centre.
Location and getting around: from the door it is a few minutes on foot to the Markt and the Belfry, and about ten minutes to the Burg, the canal-boat stages and the Groeningemuseum. The Concertgebouw and the station area are reachable on foot or by the frequent city buses, and the hotel’s own parking means you can leave the car for the whole stay.
The rooms: Comfort rooms are the standard choice, Comfort Superior rooms give more space, and the Comfort Mini rooms are compact but good for solo travellers or short stays. Ask for a room facing the garden or the courtyard for the quietest nights, because Sint-Jakobsstraat is busy by day.
Who it suits: couples and families who want a central hotel with a pool, drivers who need secure parking, and first-time visitors who want to walk to everything. It is also a good winter choice, when a swim and a sauna are welcome after the Christmas market.
Good to know: parking is charged per day and spaces are limited, so reserve one when you book. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate, and book early for weekends and December.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor swimming pool
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Garden and bar
- ✓Private car park
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Five minutes from the Markt
Good questions
Does Hotel Navarra have parking?+
Yes, it has a private car park with around thirty spaces, reached through a historic gate, for a daily fee. Reserve a space when you book, because they are limited.
Does Hotel Navarra have a pool?+
Yes, the hotel has a swimming pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness room. It is one of the few central Bruges hotels with a pool.
How far is Hotel Navarra from the Markt?+
It is on Sint-Jakobsstraat, a few minutes on foot from the Markt and the Belfry. The canals and museums are about ten minutes away.
