To reach the old city walls walking takes about 5-10 minutes. From here you are inside the historical heart of Bruges and could easily explore the less troden picturesque cobbled streets where you find quirky houses, tiny pubs and coffee bars and local boutique shops. Within 15 minutes from the city walls is the Grot Markt/Burg sightseeing area.

ACCOMMODATION: Scandic Bruges offers 120 luxuriously appointed rooms, with wooden floors, warm coloured interiors, air-conditioning, bathrooms with bath and shower, TV minibar, safe and telephone.

HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: The Scandic hotel offers a huge dining area overlooking the surrounding landscape gardens. A variety of French cuisine is offered in the Ter Pole restaurant as well as a full hot and cold breakfast buffet every morning. A terrace is opened in the summer months.