This was our second visit to Karel de Stoute and we were not disappointed. This is a friendly, comfortable and welcoming base for a short break in Bruges. Winke was the perfect host, especially when one of our party was taken ill. He turned a bad experience into a bearable one. I would always use this hotel if I were returning to Bruges.

The hotel's location was perfect for us - on a quiet street, but only a few minutes on foot from the central square in Bruges.

We stayed here for four nights in August 2007 in a "superior" double room, which was comfortable and spacious with a fantastic wooden beamed ceiling. The bathroom was very clean and had a proper bath with a good shower. The room was at the back of the hotel so didn't have much in the way of a view, but it was very quiet. An electric fan was supplied in the room (there was no air conditioning), but it was not very hot during our stay so we did not use it.

The staff were friendly and helpful. They gave us good advice on local restaurants and there was a blackboard near the entrance listing current events and exhibitions in the city. The breakfast was good, as described by other reviewers, and served until 10:30am.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this hotel, and would stay here again if we return to Bruges.

We discovered the Hotel Karel de Stoute at the information center in Brugge. They booked our reservation and gave us directions to the Hotel. We (I was traveling with my wife and 17yr. daughter) arrived late afternoon and greeted so warmly by Winke, the owner. Winke speaks 4 languages so our lack of Flemish speech was no problem. He is so helpful and friendly!! We checked in and taken to our room. The room was very spacious with a terrific private bath! The old world beams on the ceiling and the views of the rooftops created the atmosphere we always look for. The room was very clean and unbelievably quiet ( we have stayed in some very nice hotels in Europe where you thought you were living with someone else - just part of a journey in Europe if you stay in old, historic places.). Breakfast the next morning started our day beautifully. Winke prepared eggs to our liking and had available for our selection-fruit, granola, juices, coffee, tea, pastries, meat, cheeses, jellies, etc. There was no rush to finish. This was our second visit to Brugge and will return to the Hotel Karel de Stoute on our next visit. (Everything is in easy walking distance in Brugge and this is a town never to be missed.)

We enjoyed this hotel, if you are looking for simple and clean.. the place was a bit outdated, and could use an upgrade of bathrooms etc.. the owners were extremely helpful and the location was excellent.. we spent 25 days in europe and used trip advisor to book all of our hotels.. this was our least favorite.
they have many many steps..as do most hotels in europe..they have a beautiful bar downstairs one of the best we had seen in europe, it is unfortunate that it was not used during our stay.