Where can my dog actually go?
Bruges is the hardest city we've researched for dogs. Of 71 hotels checked, 48 refuse them outright, including the whole Dukes' collection and most of the canal-side boutiques. Seven made the cut, and the good news is that three of them are properly warm. Hotel de Orangerie, the CW group's designated dog hotel on the Dijver, takes dogs of any size. The Notary, a nine-suite B&B, has a resident Shiba Inu called Faiko and puts bowls in every room. NH Brugge takes two dogs to 25 kg with bowls, steps from Minnewater.
Because the centre is so tight, two 3★ estates outside the ring made the list on merit. Het Bloemenhof in Dudzele has its own dog policy and garden access, and Lodewijk Van Male in Sint-Kruis has a garden with a lake. If you want a big dog and grass, look there.
The city itself is lovely on foot with a dog. Minnewater and the Begijnhof lawns, the Kruisvest ramparts with the windmills, and the Langerei canal path are all calm on-lead walks, and the cobbles are quieter before nine.
Daisy's picks
Where Daisy would book
01
Hotel de OrangerieA 15th-century convent on the Dijver canal, 20 rooms, dogs of any size, and the one hotel in its group that says yes. EUR 25 a night.
EUR 25
02
The NotaryNine suites in a notary's mansion, bowls in the room, a garden spa, and Faiko the resident Shiba Inu to greet your dog.
EUR 40
03
Hotel NH BruggeA former monastery on Boeveriestraat, two dogs to 25 kg, bowls provided, and Minnewater park a two-minute walk.
EUR 25 · max 25 kg
Before you go
What happens when you get there
- Most hotels say no
- Two-thirds of Bruges hotels refuse dogs. Book early, the seven that take them have few pet rooms.
- Cobbles
- The old town is all cobbles and bridges. Small dogs may want carrying on longer walks, and paw balm helps.
- Parks
- Minnewater, the Begijnhof lawns, Koningin Astridpark and the Kruisvest ramparts all take leashed dogs.
- Canal boats
- Tour boats generally allow small dogs on a lap. Ask the skipper at the jetty.
- Fees
- EUR 25 to EUR 45 a night. Hotel de Tuilerieen is EUR 45, The Notary EUR 40, Orangerie and NH EUR 25.
- Best walks
- Minnewater to the Begijnhof, the Kruisvest windmill ramparts, the Langerei canal path, and the Damse Vaart towpath towards Damme.
- When to go
- April to June and September to October. Summer weekends are crowded on the cobbles.
Dog-friendly hotels in Bruges
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Charmehotel Het Bloemenhof
Countryside three-star that calls itself a dog-friendly hotel
Unknown · max kg · Unknown dogs
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Hotel de Castillion
Family-run four-star boutique that welcomes one small dog
EUR 35 · max 15 kg · 1 dogs
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Hotel de Orangerie
Canal-side four-star that welcomes dogs of any size
EUR 25 · max kg · 2 dogs
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Hotel de Tuilerieen
Canal-side four-star that takes one dog per room
EUR 45 · max kg · 1 dogs
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Hotel Lodewijk Van Male
Garden hotel in Sint-Kruis that welcomes dogs of any size
EUR 20 · max kg · Unknown dogs
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Hotel NH Brugge
Four-star former monastery that welcomes dogs with bowls
EUR 25 · max 25 kg · 2 dogs
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The Notary
Nine-suite luxury B&B with a resident dog and garden dining
EUR 40 · max kg · 2 dogs
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Questions we get asked
Dogs in Bruges
Which Bruges hotels accept dogs?+
Hotel de Orangerie, The Notary, Hotel de Castillion, NH Brugge, Hotel de Tuilerieen, and outside the centre Het Bloemenhof and Lodewijk Van Male. Most other hotels in the city refuse pets.
Does the Dukes' Palace in Bruges take dogs?+
No. Dukes' Palace, Dukes' Arches and Dukes' Academie all refuse pets.
Is there a hotel in Bruges with a resident dog?+
The Notary on Moerstraat has a resident Shiba Inu, Faiko, who greets canine guests. Bowls are provided in every suite.
Can dogs go on the Bruges canal boats?+
Small dogs are generally allowed on a lap. Confirm with the skipper at the jetty as it varies by operator.
Which Bruges hotel takes big dogs?+
Hotel de Orangerie accepts dogs of any size. NH Brugge takes two dogs up to 25 kg. Lodewijk Van Male in Sint-Kruis takes any size and has a garden.
Is Bruges dog friendly?+
Not especially for hotels, two-thirds refuse. The city itself is fine on foot with a dog, and the seven hotels that say yes do it warmly.
Where should I stay in Bruges with a dog?+
Hotel de Orangerie or The Notary in the centre. NH Brugge by Minnewater. Lodewijk Van Male or Het Bloemenhof outside the ring if you have a big dog and want a garden.
How much do Bruges hotels charge for dogs?+
EUR 25 at Orangerie and NH, EUR 35 at Castillion, EUR 40 at The Notary, EUR 45 at Tuilerieen, EUR 20 at Lodewijk Van Male.
Research updated 2026-09-08. Policies change, always confirm with the hotel.