Boat Hotel De Barge - Bruges

3-star floating hotel on the Bruges-Ghent Canal in Bruges

Accommodation

Boat Hotel De Barge is a converted three-star barge moored on the Bruges-Ghent Canal, offering non-smoking nautical-themed cabins with blue-and-white decor. All cabins have private bathrooms and windows overlooking the canal, except five Cruise Cabins on the quay side which face the garden. The limited number of cabins means each guest receives personalized attention from the staff, who provide local recommendations.

Dining

The onboard restaurant, The Captains Table, serves regional dishes with limited seating to ensure personalized service. An extensive breakfast buffet each morning includes fresh breads, eggs, bacon, cold cuts, cheeses, juices, and fruits. Guests can enjoy meals and drinks on the sun terrace with direct canal views, and the honesty bar offers wine and champagne throughout the day.

Location

Hotel De Barge sits 800 meters from Bruges Railway Station and within a 20-minute walk of the Market Square and the Belfry of Bruges. The nearby Minnewater park, known as The Lake of Love, provides a scenic walking route into the old city center. Guests can also reach the Beguinage and Diamond Museum on foot from the barge.

Onboard Amenities

De Barge bruges provides a bar and lounge area for relaxation, along with a sun terrace and picnic area overlooking the river. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout and an honesty bar with wine and champagne. Luggage storage, daily housekeeping, and packed lunches are available upon request.

Services & Accessibility

Boat-hotel De Barge has on-site private parking with electric vehicle charging stations, and is accessible by car via the old city ramparts. The hotel uses key access with CCTV and smoke alarms for security. Additional services include dry cleaning, laundry, ironing, fax/photocopying, and private check-in/check-out.

• Accommodation: Converted canal barge with nautical-themed cabins and canal views
• Dining: The Captains Table restaurant with regional dishes and limited seating
• Location: 750 m from Bruges Station, 20 min walk to Market Square and Belfry
• Onboard: Sun terrace, honesty bar, free Wi-Fi, and picnic area by the river
• Services: Private parking, EV charging, luggage storage, and packed lunches