Historical Center Bruges Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bruges Market Square showing markets, heritage architecture and street scenes
Groeningemuseum
Historical Center Bruges
Bruges Belfry which includes horse riding, a square or plaza and skyline
Bruges Market Square showing a city and heritage architecture

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
Minnewater showing a garden as well as a couple

Minnewater Park

4/5(7 reviews)

The “lake of love” is a gorgeous spot for a scenic stroll or waterside picnic, a relaxing haven from the busy streets of Bruges' historical centre.

Minnewater Park
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
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

Activities

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$136
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Trip

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

AU$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+ beer tasting opt)
"Yes, that's really what they did in the Middle Ages."

Storytelling Tour Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

AU$5
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Storytelling Tour Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips
Private 12-hour round transfer tour Belgium

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

AU$1,373
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$84
per adult
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges
Thé best chocolate in Bruges!

Thé best chocolate in Bruges!

AU$129
per adult
Thé best chocolate in Bruges!
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Our pick of the best Historical Center Bruges Hotel Deals

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Brugge
3 out of 5
Oude Burg 5, Bruges
The price is AU$213 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,189 reviews)
"Perfect location. Clean. Friendly staff. Safe. We recommend if you like to be close to the main activities of the city."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

Martin's Brugge
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
1 out of 5
Marie Popelinplantsoen 4, Bruges
The price is AU$139 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient location and good price."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is AU$287 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$287
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (1,006 reviews)
Classy perfection
"This hotel was the most comfortable, classy and accommodating property that I have ever stayed in. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, the rooms, beds and facilities were perfect. The location to everything in the centre of Brugge was no more than a five minute walk in any direction. The ..."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is AU$417 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$417
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"I am a very light sleeper- I need dark, quiet, comfortable and The Dukes Palace provided it all"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 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$400 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$400
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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! (883 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful hotel. Excellent service. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Always a smile and a warm welcome. Great nights sleep in the most comfortable bed. I would definitely stay again. Highly recommend. Perfect location on canal."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Novotel Brugge Centrum
Novotel Brugge Centrum
4 out of 5
Katelijnestraat 65b, Bruges
The price is AU$257 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Historic Centre of Brugge and Bruges Christmas ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
"Comfortable room. Great breakfast. Good location with an easy walk to everything we wanted to see in Bruges. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

Novotel Brugge Centrum
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Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center Bruges

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

Bruges Center

Bruges Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Choco-Story Museum and Burg, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bruges.

Bruges Center
West Flanders featuring a cemetery and flowers

Burg Quarter

If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Burg 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. Anne's Church and St. George's Archers Guild 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 Christmas Market and Choco-Story Museum.

Ezelstraat Quarter

Historical Center Bruges Travel Guide

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