Property amenity

Reviews of De Vijf Zuilen

3 out of 5
De Vijf Zuilen
Graaf de Muelenaerelaan 49, Bruges

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 141 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best places I have ever stayed at. Ginette was amazing and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great break
25 minutes by foot to centre of Bruges. Lovely landlady. Great breakfast- doggy bag provided!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from ginette on 1 Feb 2020
thank you for the good comments wish you all the best Ginette

10/10 Excellent

QIN YU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Ginette on 26 Dec 2019
Thank you and a Happy New Year

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De Vijf Zuilen is in an excellent location for exploring the old city of Brugge. Ginette is charming and generous, making sure that guests can make the most of their stay. I thoroughly recommend this lovely B&B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Ginette on 30 Oct 2019
Thank you verry much

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Ginette on 16 Sept 2019
Thank you Ginette

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B&B. Ginette went out of her way to make our stay delightful and it was! We will be back and will definitely recommend to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from ginette on 14 Sept 2019
Thank you Lynn. Wish you all the best Ginette

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can't wait to come and stay again. Ginette is so friendly and made our time in Bruges so magical. Breakfast was an amazing event we're still talking about days later. Thank you Ginette!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Ginette on 1 Sept 2019
Thank you for the good comments and for your visit. Ginette

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best B&B we have ever stayed in. Charming and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Ginette on 19 Jul 2019
Thank you for the good comments.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute B&B
Great owner !! Very welcoming! Great location! Cute B&B ! Great breakfast in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from ginette on 19 Jun 2019
Thank you for the good comments

10/10 Excellent

Frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Culture in Brugge
Very nice stay. Easy walking to City Center and historic sites. Very helpfull host Ginette serves a lovely breakfast and provide maps and leaflets to explore your preferred places. We will stay again. Roma & Frantz
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from ginette on 19 Jun 2019
thank you for the good comments

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Ginette on 27 Dec 2018
Yhank you for the good revue

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Bristol UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, but lovely place to spend a long weekend in Bruges. A 25 minute walk to the centre alongside the canal meant that this guesthouse was ideally placed as a base to explore historic Bruges. Well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from ginette on 27 Nov 2018
Thank you for your visit and comments Kind Regards Ginette

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Ginette on 7 Nov 2018
Thank you,it was a pleasure to have you in our house,thank you again for your visit. All the best Ginette

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A special find. When we checked in Ginette greeted us with a glass of wine and a beer and went over all the things to see and do in Bruges. A very good hostess. Breakfast was excellent. A close walk to the city center. Definitely would return to Bruges and the B & B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Birmingham, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and friendly lady
A lady is so friendly and helpful. We told her that we are deaf and she was preparing to written before we arrived. Good thinking. She is very good to explaining about her house, breakfast and things to do in town. The breakfast was excellent and nice. The room was so comfort and we were happy with that. In Bruges, we loved it, we were really enjoying to explored around in Old Town. Visiting to frite (chip) museum, chocolate museum and torture museum and climbing up in clock tower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Ginette on 28 Sept 2018
Thank you verry mutch

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and perfect hostess
Ginette is a perfect hostess. When we arrived she showed us to our room and then gave us a drink and cookies while explaining where we were and how to make the most of our limited time in the lovely city of Bruges. The house is delightful and the room was very comfortable, albeit a little on the small side. It is situated about 30mins walk from the main square. I was not well in the morning but Ginette sent me coffee and rolls to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Ginette on 20 Jun 2018
Thank you for the good comment,and I hope you feel better now. Wish you both all the best.Ginette

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Israel

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One of the best ,
Great location in a quiet neighborhood and a short drive from the city center. Parking in the yard of the house. The room was beautiful but a little small for us. Breakfast was excellent. The hostess urged us to take food with us on our way!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Ginette on 25 Apr 2018
Thank you for the good comments,thank you again for your visit.

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vlaue in an amazing city
Located just outside of the old town in a quiet neighbourhood easily reached by city bus. We enjoyed walks along the canals and windmills on the way downtown. Everything is set up for the comfort and convenience of the guests. Great breakfast. You'll appreciate the thoughtful little extras the owners have included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Ginette on 10 Apr 2018
Thank you for the good comments, we try to do everything we can so that the guests feels at home.

10/10 Excellent

Jo, essex

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Lovely B&B!
This B&B and owner Ginette are so cute it’s unreal! The property is beautiful, we stayed in the largest room which was massive with a good size bathroom. Ginette was very welcoming and gave us all the information we would need on our first trip to Bruges, she speaks multiple languages and knows the city very well. Free tea and coffee were provided as well as a free 3 course breakfast which was lovely. The property is located within a 20 minute walk from the town and is easily found whilst driving. Cannot recommend highly enough
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from ginette on 12 Dec 2017
Thank you verry mutch for the good comment; Thank you for your visit Merry Christmas and Happy New year Ginette

10/10 Excellent

Aldo, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place!
The place is stunning and in a quiet neighbourhood. Our room was very big and comfortable. The breakfast was incredible, the best we have ever had. Ginette is an amazing owner, very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Response from Ginette on 12 Dec 2017
Thank you verry mutch for the good comments. Thank you for your visit Have a good end of the year Ginette

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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Perfect!
Highly recommended. Location, property and room were perfect, comfortable and clean. The owner, Ginette, really made our stay a memorable one, her hospitality and the breakfasts each morning were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

David

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Thank you for your visit and the good comments Ginette

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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A lovely stay in Buges
Just a short 20-25 minutes walk to the town of Bruges. Ginette is very helpful and makes sure her guests have everything they need and more. Her breakfast was beautifully prepared and she even provided baggies to take what was left from our breakfast for the road. Great stop, terrific accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden surprise!
Wonderful stay! Jinette was most gracious and the B&B has wonderful charm and character! It is a long, but easy walk into the city from the house, and biking would be quite easy. The breakfast was scrumptious and presented exquisitely! Would definitely stay there again, and use bikes!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Thank you for your visit and for the good comments Best Regards Ginette

10/10 Excellent

Monique, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome B&B
We couldn't ask for a better experience! It was nice to be outside the busy traffic areas while still being in walking distance the the beautiful tourist areas. The owner is informative and will help you with whatever you need. We highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place I've ever stayed!
Ginette is an amazing Hostess, with a beautiful room well maintained and appointed. Ginette's care to each of her guests is unmeasured! Her attention to detail right down to the personal breakfast for each guest and her hand squeezed OJ. I have never been treated so well! I would recommend that anyone looking in the Bruges area to stay here. Best experience I have ever had staying anywhere!

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
brilliant guest house
the owner Jeanette servers the most amazing breakfast you will ever see and eat the whole experience of staying here far exceeded any thing you could dream of.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome, location, room and breakfast.
Roof was being repaired so quite a lot of noise , that won't be the case for long but what will there for a long time is a warm welcome , comfortable rooms and a superb breakfast. This was our second stay, but it won't be our last.

2/10 Terrible

Cruising Couple, California

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
B&B nightmare
If u do not answer the B&B owner's email about check in time, u will be treated rudely from beginning to end of stay. You will be told not to come back and have the door slammed on you also u will be told that u do not deserve a gift. Be aware that there is no AC in the house. Also she does not provide a fan. In July with closed windows and door temperature gets very hot.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing B&B stay in Brugge!
Ginette is a spectacular host, she truly cares about her guests and goes above and beyond to ensure satisfaction. Her B&B is her passion and it shows greatly in the immaculate way she keeps her property. Breakfast is great, her knowledge of the city is invaluable, the location is wonderful and all the comforts of home are provided in ample rooms. I only wish we could take Ginette and her property with us for all our stops on our European road trip. We will be back if ever in Brugge or may just come back to say hello.
Beautiful Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Cornwall UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Warm welcome. Each room delightfully decorated. The breakfast was the best we had ever had. The attention to detail was out of this world. We would thoroughly recommend anyone to stay here!

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Derby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hosts and a great experience. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Vancouver Island, BC

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Fantastic B&B with great location and breakfast
Outstanding bed and breakfast with excellent rooms, modern bathrooms, quiet location close to Centrum downtown Brugge, very helpful staff (the owners!) with an incredible breakfast served at your table including breads, croissants, other bakery goods, cereals and milk, yogurts, cheeses, meats, fresh fruit and juices, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. And a fine bonus; what you do not eat you are encouraged to take with you in plastic sandwich bags provided. Free parking and you can leave the car there after checkout for a few hours to explore Brugge if you wish by four or public transit.

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Wilbraham, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Home Base in Bruges
My husband and I had a wonderful stay here. Rated it an overall "5,” b/c perfect for what we were looking for. Pros: Hosts Marie and Peter were extremely attentive/accommodating. Provided pickup/dropoff at train station. House = Victorian style with older furniture, antiques, lots of roses, lace, etc. quite pretty - very "girly." Good wifi, large bedrooms/bathroom, shower had solid water pressure. Beds are foam mattress? Breakfasts were ENORMOUS - with cute finger foods, at least 3 kinds each of cheese and meat, and 4 types of bread, plus cereals, yogurt and fruit! We even had plastic baggies to take a picnic into town - which we did for 3 days, very convenient - especially since many of the bars in town only serve beer so you can bring in own food. Great "woman cave" shed/seating area outside. Picturesque garden. Chocolates on pillows, port wine in room... Location is just outside loop walls so it's a 20-30 minute walk to center of Bruges, only 5 min walk to Fort Lapin microbrewery w/fun tasting room. Cons: Not many! Neighborhood = residential but with buildings that looked like warehouses. Walk to center of town had pretty views and seemed safe, but may be a bit long for some folks. Just far enough that it was inconvenient to come back to rest mid-day. Some furnishings, bedding and accessories are getting a bit dated, but clean. Would DEFINITELY recommend to folks who like the style of unusual, older B&Bs rather than a cookie-cutter hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Very enjoyable stay
Easy to find and there is plenty of room to park and the owner was very accommodating re leaving our car there after we checked out. I had looked at hotels in Bruges and for many of them either car parking is not included in the price or it is street parking or the car park spaces are tight and tricky to manouvre a car into. The B&B is charming and the room we stayed in was very well decorated and individual., my kids loved it. The breakfast was lovely and there was a lot of it to eat. If you are looking for an anonymous or uniform room for the night - this is not the place. The owner happy to chat and explain things to see and do. The rooms open out onto the breakfast room so don't open the door wide if one of you still lounging in bed. It is about a 20 minute walk into the town, so great to walk off your evening meal. The area is quiet and the garden very relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Philippines

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Very nice hotel except the location
Hotel, car park, breakfast absolutely wonderful but location is too far away from the center.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Pleasant
Would go back. The landlords are very friendly and generous.

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Surrey, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super-friendly B&B close to Bruges city centre
We had a very enjoyable four night stay with all the family at the De Vijf Zuilen B&B in February 2015. The breakfast was probably one of the best I have ever had in a B&B (& different every day) and the owners were super-friendly and full of useful advice. The location was excellent for exploring the city of Bruges and it took about 20 minutes at a leisurely pace to walk to the main square (Grote Markt) or 10 minutes on the bus. The local area was quite quiet, but we went to two local restaurants which were authentic and the food was good and reasonably priced. It may not be a five star hotel, but for £90 a night for three people, you can't ask for much more! Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Silverstone, England.

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Superb hosts and hotel.
Ginetta & Patrick are superb hosts and lovely people, who could not do enough for us during our stay. The hotel was lovely and easily within walking distance of Bruges centre. The breakfasts were superb. The next time we decide to visit Brutes we will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great Place to Stay..
From the welcome to the check out, everything was great. Very friendly people, the house looks like a dolls house and the breakfast gorgeous. Thanks you a pleasant stay..

10/10 Excellent

Mike, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice B&B in a good location
Very warm welcome and very nice accommodations. Excellent breakfast! 20 minute walk downtown that is very picturesque. Couldn't have asked for anything more!

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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10/10 Excellent

RB, U.S.A.

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Beautiful bed & breakfast in a great location.
This is a beautiful old home with lots of character, in a great location within easy walking distance to all of the main sites of Bruges. The owners are fantastic and did everything they could to make our stay pleasant.

8/10 Good

debbie, sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly b&b
Lovely welcome, we had to leave early but got a fab pack up. Bit of a walk to the town

10/10 Excellent

T Bridges, North East England

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WOW!
Ok, this is possibly the best B&B in the world! The rooms are stunning and the quality of service is second to none. The owners can't do too much for you during your stay, and the breakfasts are amazing! We'll certainly be going back next year and using it as a base to explore more of Belgium from.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Owner is very friendly. Breakfast is one of the best.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One day break to see Bruges
Very friendly place if a little eccentric. Very helpful owner and very pretty house. Huge and varied breakfast buffet

10/10 Excellent

malcolm, Swindon, England

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We'll worth staying here
From the minute you arrive until the minute you leave you are made most welcome A nice 30 minute walk to the market centre We'll worth staying here if you don't mind the walk to the centre, this b&b is on a bus route A €15 taxi ride to the centre or train station

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Ottawa, ON

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Excellent find, would stay there again!
We stayed here for one night in mid-November, the hosts were very kind, informative and helpful and very easy to get along with. When we arrived we were shown immediately to our room and the host provided us with an area map, transport (bus) advice and some suggestions of things to see. The room was very clean, quiet and comfortable and the bathroom had excellent water pressure/temperature. The breakfast was delicious (and large) and we were invited to make sandwiches with the leftovers and take them on the road with us for lunch. I would recommend this B&B very highly and would stay here again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although this is not the style of B&B we we would normally choose, usually looking for for somewhere with modern decor, what would bring us back would be the warmth and hospitality not to mention the terrific breakfast.