Historic and Period Hotels in Belgium: Brugge, Brussels, Ghent, more

Hotel Navarra. Bruges

Standing on the site of what was once the official residence of the 16th century Consul of Navarra (a Spanish province), the hotel as we know it today has, perhaps, had an even more eventful history than its structural predeceesor. Present day guests at this listed monument enjoy all the comforts one would expect from a four-star establishment.

Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is known to have stayed at The Hotel Navarra, during which time he penned his famous verse The Belfry of Bruges. The building was also the home of the Belgian government between October 31 till November 21, 1918 having returned from exile after World War I. Tripadvisor

The Astoria. Brussels

Compared to most hotels featured on Nights In The Past, The Astoria is a relative youngster. However, despite being as recently as 1910, this belle epoque-style palace has witnessed many grand occasions and lavish banquets in its near-century-long history..

Then, as now, it continues to be ideally placed for those seeking to explore the city of Brussels, centrally positioned and less than a mile from the Royal Palace.

Former guests include Sir Winston Churchill and Salvador Dali.

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More period and historic accommodation in Belgium

Bruges

Bryghia Hotel. 15th Century building close to Burg Square. Tripadvisor

Hotel de Tuilerieen - A Small Luxury Hotel of the World. Luxuriously restored 15th century mansion near the centre of the city. Tripadvisor

Sofitel Brugge. Former monastery from the seventeenth century. Tripadvisor

Relais Oud Huis Amsterdam. An attractive 17th century building overlooking the canal. Tripadvisor

Die Swaene. A fifteenth century townhouse hotel close to the city centre. Tripadvisor

Best Western Hotel Acacia. A hotel since 1479, the building is conveniently located close to the market square. Tripadvisor

Hotel De Orangerie. Highly-rated hotel formerly used as a monastery during the fifteenth century. Tripadvisor

Hotel de Castillion. A striking 17th century Bishop’s palace close to the cathedral. Tripadvisor

Hotel Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce. A Splendid part timber-frame medieval townhouse offering sixteen rooms. Considered to be one of the most romantic hotels in the country. Tripadvisor

Hotel Heritage. Ancient building at the heart of the city. Tripadvisor

Anselmus Hotel. 16th century mansion close to the city centre. Tripadvisor

Jan Brito. Four-star accommodation in a sixteenth century listed property. Tripadvisor

Relais Ravestein. A striking mansion possessing notable aristocratic pedigree. Tripadvisor

Hotel Ter Brughe. Attractive property dating back to 1553 and located close to the Augustine Bridge. Tripadvisor

Duc de Burgogne. Splendid period accommodation dating back to 1648. Tripadvisor

Brussels

Metropole Hotel. It might not exactly be ancient (1895) but this is said to be the city’s oldest hotel. Tripadvisor

De Haan

Hotel Duinhof. A mid eighteenth century country estate located in West Vlaanderen. Tripadvisor

Ghent

Best Western Hotel Cour St. Georges. An eighteenth century property where Napoloeon is said to have once stayed. Tripadvisor

Hotel Monasterium. Centrally-located hotel built in 1278 and formerly used as a convent. Tripadvisor

Kortrijk

Grand Hotel Damier. Though the present building was constructed in 1769, its origins are almost four-hundred years older. Tripadvisor

Maaseik

Kasteel Wurfeld. Striking country mansion dating back to 1640. Tripadvisor

Wavre

Hotel Château de Limelette. 19th century building offering four-star accommodation less than 20 miles from Brussels. Tripadvisor