Hotel Dukes Arches
4 star hotelHotelHoogstraat 20, Bruges, 8000, BelgiumHotel Dukes’ Arches is a stylish four-star boutique hotel set within a beautifully restored 19th-century aristocratic residence right in the heart of Bruges, just a short stroll from the Market Square and all the city’s main attractions. The elegant interiors combine historic character with modern luxury, offering an inviting atmosphere where classic sophistication meets contemporary comfort.
Guests can relax in the hotel’s gracious lounges, charming courtyard garden and cosy bar, or enjoy a rich buffet breakfast in a light-filled orangery overlooking the courtyard — ideal for starting your day before exploring UNESCO-listed Bruges on foot. For wellness and relaxation, the hotel features a spa area in the authentic 16th-century cellars, complete with sauna and steam bath, adding an extra layer of indulgence to your stay.
Whether you’re here for a romantic getaway, a cultural break or simply to soak up the medieval charm, Dukes’ Arches offers a refined and memorable base in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.
Note: The hotel is exclusively for adults, all guests must be over 18 years of age.
Arriving in Bruges
1.6 km from Bruges
While you are in Bruges
0.2 km from St. Walburga Church
Excellent
Good to know
- Nice building
- Friendly service
Excellent for traveling with friends. Close to the city center with easily acessible parking.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Car parking
- Cash machine
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Accessible facilities
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Room service
- Safe
- Spa facilities
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check-in
Rooms
The bedrooms at Hotel Dukes’ Arches are elegantly decorated and thoughtfully appointed, seamlessly blending historic character with contemporary comforts. All rooms feature air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities and relaxing bath products, creating a restful retreat after a day in Bruges’ medieval streets.
Many rooms are soundproofed to help ensure peace and quiet, and some offer charming views over the courtyard.
Location
Hotel Dukes’ Arches is located in the very heart of Bruges’ medieval city centre, on Hoogstraat just a few minutes’ walk from iconic landmarks such as the Market Square and Belfry — with many historic streets, canals, cafés, museums and shops right on your doorstep. The hotel sits amidst the charming cobbled lanes of the old town, making it an ideal base for exploring Bruges entirely on foot and soaking up the city’s rich heritage and atmosphere.
Our hints & tips
Mornings begin in the spacious breakfast room with an extensive American-style buffet, while the small courtyard provides a pleasant spot to sit out during the summer months. For relaxation, the medieval cellar has been transformed into a wellness area featuring a sauna, hammam and relaxation space, with complimentary access for guests.
Arriving in Bruges
1.6 km from Bruges
While you are in Bruges
0.2 km from St. Walburga Church
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Nice building
- Friendly service
Rated by
Couple –
73%
Family –
24%
Solo –
3%
Business –
1%
Rated 4.6/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent for traveling with friends. Close to the city center with easily acessible parking.
Excellent Wellness Hotel
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Review Highlights
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 90% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 93% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 100%.
- Positive: 100% were happy with the shuttle service.
- Neutral: Breakfast prices were ok, according to 50%.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 98% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 93% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 100%.
- Positive: 100% were happy with the shuttle service.
- Positive: 100% were happy with the shuttle service.
- Negative: For 67%, parking prices were too high.
Great location
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 100%.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 96% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 80%.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 53%.
Great room
- Positive: 74% thought rooms were spacious.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 67%.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 55% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: 65% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 87% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 66% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 64% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 73%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 86%.
- Negative: 56% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 92% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 70% said the bathroom was dirty.
Clean
- Positive: 86% were happy with the tv.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 68% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 53% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: 70% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 66% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 92% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 68% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 70% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 72%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 84%.
- Negative: 59% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 58% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 90% were disappointed with the minibar.
Complaints about WiFi
- Negative: 91% said the wifi quality was bad.
Complaints about WiFi
- Negative: 92% said the wifi quality was bad.
