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
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
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 stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

Burg

Activities

A 3 Days Tour of Belgium and Netherlands

A 3 Days Tour of Belgium and Netherlands from Paris

AU$12,484
per traveller
A 3 Days Tour of Belgium and Netherlands from Paris
Private Day Trip to Bruges from Brussels

Private Full-Day Trip to Bruges&Ghent from Brussels with tastings

AU$2,824
per traveller
Private Full-Day Trip to Bruges&Ghent from Brussels with tastings
Private tour : Best of Bruges Venice of the North From Brussels Full Day

Private tour : Best of Bruges From Brussels Full Day

AU$2,289
per adult
Private tour : Best of Bruges From Brussels Full Day
Private Tour Best Of Ghent and Bruges From Brussels

Private Tour Best Of Ghent and Bruges From Brussels

AU$2,254
per adult
Private Tour Best Of Ghent and Bruges From Brussels
Private tour : Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges from Brussels Full day

Private tour : Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges from Brussels Full day

AU$1,939
per adult
Private tour : Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges from Brussels Full day
Ghent & Bruges Day Tour from Brussels

Ghent & Bruges Day Tour from Brussels

AU$2,005
per adult
Ghent & Bruges Day Tour from Brussels
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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$184 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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! (1,171 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, staff very friendly and close to everything. 10/10"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Martin's Brugge
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is AU$332 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$332
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent customer service within a luxurious setting. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting the city."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is AU$211 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (1,010 reviews)
Great hitel great location
"Great hotel great location"

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
1 out of 5
Marie Popelinplantsoen 4, Bruges
The price is AU$122 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Basic but does the job. Hotel is on top of the main station"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Hotel Aragon
Hotel Aragon
4 out of 5
Naaldenstraat 22, Bruges
The price is AU$197 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Hotel Aragon
Hotel Acacia
Hotel Acacia
4 out of 5
Korte Zilverstraat 5, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$267 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$267
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"Excelent service"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Hotel Acacia
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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, Kantcentrum and Jerusalem Church 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

Historical Center Bruges Travel Guide

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