The Townhouse is a tiny mid-range bed-and-breakfast in a tranquil area of Bruges’ city center. Its four elegant rooms have plenty of modern conveniences, including flat-screen TVs, espresso-makers, and kettles, but they do get noise from nearby traffic and there have been reports of the air-conditioning not sufficing on hot days. The property also offers a three-course breakfast that can be taken on a lovely courtyard when the weather cooperates, plus free Wi-Fi. Travelers looking for more amenities may want to also consider Hotel Navarra, a boutique property with a bar, gym, and pool. 

The mid-range 9Hotel Central Brussels is accurately named, with a convenient location right next to the central train station and its subway station, plus within walking distance of top tourist attractions. Interiors are industrial-chic and efficient -- think a self-service bar, communal dining tables in the breakfast room, and lots of exposed brick, concrete, and warm wood. The 47 rooms have a loft-like look, and come with kettles, small flat-screen TVs, and safes, however, storage is limited and some suffer from road noise. On the downside, there are no on-site restaurant for evening meals or fitness center. For a city center property that offers a few more features, travelers might want to look at the nearby Hilton Brussels Grand Place, though it's more expensive and doesn't have the stylish feel of 9Hotel.