Bruges Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Bruges Market Square showing a city and heritage architecture

Bruges Market Square

4.5/5(37 reviews)

The historical heart of Bruges is framed by guild buildings and the Provincial Court. Presiding over the square is the imposing Belfort.

Bruges Market Square
Bruges Christmas Market

Bruges Christmas Market

4.5/5(2 reviews)

During your trip to Bruges, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bruges Christmas Market. Discover the area's stunning cathedral or seek out its local tours.

Bruges Christmas Market
Bruges Belfry showing street scenes, horse riding and a city

Bruges Belfry

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Bruges' multi-aged bell tower dominates the skyline and is the city's most recognisable feature. Views from the top are stunning.

Bruges Belfry
Basilica of the Holy Blood

Basilica of the Holy Blood

4.5/5(11 reviews)

The blood of Christ, preserved for over 2,000 years, is the focal point of this 12th-century church, drawing reverent pilgrims from all over the world.

Basilica of the Holy Blood
Bruges which includes a river or creek, mist or fog and a small town or village

Burg

4/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bruges when you take a trip to Burg. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Burg
Begijnhof featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and a small town or village

Begijnhof

4/5(5 reviews)

Step from the busy market square into a tranquil, centuries-old commune inhabited by nuns blessed with the singing voices of angels.

Begijnhof

Activities

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$139
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour

Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+ beer tasting opt)

AU$63
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+ beer tasting opt)
Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option
Private 12-hour round transfer to Belgium

Private 12-hour round transfer to Belgium (Bruges) from Paris

AU$1,406
per traveller
Private 12-hour round transfer to Belgium (Bruges) from Paris
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

AU$86
per adult
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges
2-Hour Bruges Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting

2-Hour Bruges Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting

AU$5
per adult
2-Hour Bruges Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting
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Our pick of the best Bruges Center Hotel Deals

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Brugge
3.5 out of 5
Oude Burg 5, Bruges
The price is AU$181 per night from 4 June to 5 June
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,242 reviews)
"I love this place from Front desk, breakfast availability and room size/cleanliness. Very close to all tourist attractions."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Relais
Martin's Relais
4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
The price is AU$211 per night from 2 June to 3 June
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely old hotel, in a perfect spot."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Martin's Relais
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is AU$368 per night from 2 June to 3 June
AU$368
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay once again"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
4 out of 5
Kartuizerinnenstraat 10, Bruges
The price is AU$388 per night from 9 June to 10 June
AU$388
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (902 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, bar open later with pleasant staff. Very central location. Staff walked us to our car after we checked out to make sure we found the garage."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is AU$233 per night from 2 June to 3 June
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful Room! Prime location! Top Notch"

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
4 out of 5
Oost-Gistelhof 2, Bruges
The price is AU$259 per night from 2 June to 3 June
AU$259
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was absolutely beautiful. The staff was extremely helpful. The breakfast was sumptuous. Loved our stay there. Will recommend it for sure."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Bruges Center

Bruges Market Square showing markets, heritage architecture and street scenes

Historical Center Bruges

5/5(67 area reviews)

Travellers to Historical Center Bruges praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Choco-Story Museum and Burg.

Historical Center Bruges
West Flanders featuring a cemetery and flowers

Burg Quarter

If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Burg and Brugse Vrije are top sights worth seeing.

Burg Quarter
Bruges showing boating and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Steenstraat Quarter

If you're spending some time in Steenstraat Quarter, Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market Square are top sights worth seeing.

Steenstraat Quarter
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Sint-Anna Quarter

If you're spending some time in Sint-Anna Quarter, St. George's Archers Guild and Kantcentrum are top sights worth seeing.

Sint-Anna Quarter
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Magdalena Quarter

If you're spending some time in Magdalena Quarter, Godshuis St-Jozef & De Meulenaere and Fish Market are top sights worth seeing.

Magdalena Quarter
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Ezelstraat Quarter

Though Ezelstraat Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bruges City Theater and Bruges Christmas Market.

Ezelstraat Quarter

Bruges Center Travel Guide

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