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
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

Activities

Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Trip

Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Trip

AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Trip
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$132
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

AU$25
per adult
Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal
Bruges by night tour

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

AU$5
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges
Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit
Bruges Beer Museum

Bruges Beer Experience Entrance Ticket

AU$23
per adult
Bruges Beer Experience Entrance Ticket
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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$171 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (1,161 reviews)
"Perfect situation behind the belfry"

Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025

Martin's Brugge
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is AU$201 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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)
Amazing hotel with great service
"Incredible hotel with incredible service."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 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$168 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (981 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this hotel and will definitely come back. The room was spacious and adorable. It even had these massive windows that opened up. The room was literally by the water and the view of the canal from the room was stunning. The shower was great too. They have complimentary hot chocolate ..."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is AU$302 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We loved our stay at the Dukes palace. The hotel is very well located, the building is stunning and impressive. It’s very spacious inside with a fantastic central staircase. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout, and the checkin process being very easy. Our room allocation was fabulous ..."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 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$253 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$253
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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! (854 reviews)
"WiFi was drop constantly. It would happen every 5 minutes. After I mentioned it to the staff it did get better but it would still happen throughout the day. This was not a huge deal but became frustrating when I was try to address an issue with a previous hotel and the WiFi would drop and it delayed ..."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hotel Aragon
Hotel Aragon
4 out of 5
Naaldenstraat 22, Bruges
The price is AU$164 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff situated right in the heart of Bruges."

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

Hotel Aragon
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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. 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, Fish Market and Queen Astrid Park 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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