Market overview
Allowed, with material limits.
Stop on new holiday homes in the centre; guest rooms only in the operator's own home with a permit (max 3 rooms, 8 beds).
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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The law in Belgium requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.
System: registre des voyageurs / reizigersregister
Deadline: Record on the day of arrival; add the departure date within 24 hours of departure
Authority: Federal police (access on request)
Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.
16 rules on record for Bruges. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research
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Source: toerismevlaanderen.be (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes, with material limits. Stop on new holiday homes in the centre; guest rooms only in the operator's own home with a permit (max 3 rooms, 8 beds).
Yes, a licence or registration is required.
The law in Belgium requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: registre des voyageurs / reizigersregister. Deadline: Record on the day of arrival; add the departure date within 24 hours of departure. Authority: Federal police (access on request).
We last checked the short-term rental rules for Bruges on 6 Nov 2026.
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