Everelmus

Rooms

The four immaculate rooms are named for the main pigments found in the masterpieces of Flemish medieval art – a nice nod to the Groeninge Museum next door. Three rooms – Kermes, Malachite, Orpimento – are in the main building facing the Dijver river with views to the Belfry itself. Top floor rooms Kermes and Malachite have original roof trusses, while on the floor below, Orpimento is adjacent to the elegant salon. We stayed in spacious Kermes, with its junior suite proportions and a red sofa, cantilevered bathroom door and Philippe Starck bathtub. The bed was absolutely heavenly.

Azzurro, the suite, is in a separate pavilion across the enclosed garden and has an additional mezzanine room (a former hay loft) with sofabeds accessed via a flight of blue steps, ideal for a family or two couples.

Decor is white on white, with original wooden floors and an almost monastic minimalism, offset by luxurious details – high-thread-count linen on made-to-measure kingsize beds, discreet pendant and side lighting, out-of-sight storage, complimentary minibars and coffee machines.

Bathrooms are sleek and modern, with walk-in showers, rain shower heads, Saint-Charles apothecary toiletries, bathrobes and white designer sinks. Orpimento's bathroom is hidden behind the bed, while Malachite's is ingeniously created in the room, yet affords all the privacy you need.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Central heating
• Coffee / tea making
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Radio
• Safe box
• Satellite TV
• Toiletries
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfast is the only meal served at Everelmus, but what a treat! All ingredients are locally sourced, and beautifully presented. Marjan herself makes the toasted granola and the jams – both quince and fig varieties we tried actually came from the garden itself. There are bread rolls and croissants, a bowl of finely chopped seasonal fruit and yoghurt, Belgian cheeses and charcuteries, freshly squeezed fruit juices, and daily-changing house-made treats. Eat in the ground-floor glass breakfast room facing the garden, or in the garden itself on sunnier days. If you're with family, you can also take breakfast in the living room. 

Afternoon tea is offered in the winter months, and fresh summer drinks are served in the garden from April onwards.

For other meals, we found many options to choose from. Fernand is happy to make recommendations according to taste and budget, and suggests Preus, Poules Moules, Franco Belge and Reliva in the historic centre. The neighbourhoods near the Markt and Burg squares have eateries with a good mix of traditional and contemporary options.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Coffee maker
• Restaurants nearby
• Vegan options
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Step outside and wander the maze of authentic medieval streets – Unesco-listed since 2000. From the iconic Belfry of Bruges on Markt Square (climb to the top for panoramic views) to the Bourse (claimed as the world's first stock exchange) via the Almshouses, Bruges is simply beautiful 
• Some of the most ornate and impressive Gothic and neo-Gothic buildings are in and around the Burg (Basilica of the Holy Blood, Old Courthouse, City Hall)
• The Groeninge Museum beside Everelmus houses Renaissance art and medieval Flemish and Dutch masters, and the exciting new Brusk Art Gallery (opening May 2026) is just the other side. We enjoyed the Gruuthusemuseum (next door) for its comprehensive galleries on the history of Bruges
• Only 200m away is the gracious Church of Our Lady, the tallest building in the city, which has a Michelangelo sculpture famous for being abducted during World War II
• A canal boat tour gives a different angle on the historic architecture – you can also combine with a walking tour. Or hire a bike if you want to head further to the outer canal ring and Minnewater Park
• When in Belgium: do sample local delights including chocolate, waffles and frites – there are plenty of cafes to choose from when breaking from sightseeing; as well as brewery tours and taverns with 400 varieties of beer
• For a day trip, Het Zwin is the best-known nature reserve in Flanders, and has big skies and lots of birds

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Historical sites
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Shopping / markets

Kids

Children over 12 are welcome and Bruges is an easy city for a family to navigate, but we feel this more of a grown up guesthouse.

Best for:

Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

The Azzurro room in the garden has sofabeds on a mezzanine floor for up to two additional guests.

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Everelmus is in the heart of Bruges, capital of West Flanders, in the west of Belgium. The B&B is set beside Dijver Park, facing the river, and is a few metres away from the Unesco-listed medieval centre.

By Air:
The closest airport is Brussels International, a hub for flights from all over Europe and beyond. From there, trains are the fastest and cheapest way to reach Bruges (it's about an hour, and trains run every half hour or so). Alternatively, hire a car or take a taxi.

By Train:
You can also reach Brussels on the Eurostar from London St Pancras, and Bruges is also connected via high-speed rail to Amsterdam, Paris, Lille and Cologne, with sleeper train connections to Vienna and Berlin. 

By Car:
We only recommend a car if you’re planning to explore other parts of Belgium. It's about 1.5 hours by car from Brussels to Bruges. In the city, beware of cyclists and one-way streets. There are some municipal car parks, but most parking is metered. See our car rental recommendations.