Martin’s Brugge is a sprawling, 150-room chain hotel located right behind the belfry tower at Markt Square.

Sitting on Riddersstraat, minutes east of Markt and Burg squares, the Hotel Patritius is a classy 1830s mansion-turned-three-star hotel.

The three-star Hotel Fevery is a sleepy charmer, located steps from St. Gilles church. We felt at home the second we strolled into the hotel.

Centrally located about a five minute walk to Markt Square, the Hotel Ter Reien is an affordable three-star deal. The hotel offers 26 non-smoking rooms, eight with canal views.

The three-star Hotel Groeninghe is a classic family-run charmer. Tucked into quiet Vulderstraat near St. Salvator’s church, the hotel boasts a convenient (though calm) location with boutique style.

The three-star Hotel Botanick is a reliable pick. The hotel is located two blocks south of the fish market and is a five-minute walk to Burg Square.

The Hotel Adornes is situated along the quiet Sint-Annarei canal, five minutes east of Markt Square. Originally three 17th-century brick homes, today the hotel boasts a traditional elegance.

The lovely three-star Anselmus offers 16 comfortable non-smoking rooms on Ridderstraat, minutes from the central square.

The three-star Erasmus is a bit of a splurge, offering super-central modern rooms with pristine baths in the €95-170 range.