Historical Center Bruges Travel Guide

Bruges

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

Popular places to visit

Bruges Christmas Market

Bruges Christmas Market

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 Market Square featuring a city and heritage architecture

Bruges Market Square

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 Belfry which includes street scenes, horse riding and a city

Bruges Belfry

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

Bruges Belfry
Basilica of the Holy Blood

Basilica of the Holy Blood

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 featuring a park as well as a couple

Minnewater Park

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 center.

Minnewater Park
Bruges which includes a river or creek, a small town or village and night scenes

Burg

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

Things to do

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Rp1.308.282
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

Bruges: Guided Tour & Boat Ride with Optional Beer Tasting

Rp682.582
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Bruges: Guided Tour & Boat Ride with Optional Beer Tasting
Witches

Day trip to Bruges in group

Rp1.308.282
per adult
Day trip to Bruges in group
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour

Visit to Bruges with EN boat trip and DE beer tasting (optional)

Rp682.582
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Visit to Bruges with EN boat trip and DE beer tasting (optional)
2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included

2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included

Rp56.882
per adult
2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

Rp56.692
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges
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Top hotels in Historical Center Bruges

Martin's Brugge

Martin's Brugge

3.5 out of 5
Oude Burg 5, Bruges
The price is Rp2.006.696 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp2.006.696
Rp2.280.048 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,382 reviews)
"Great location and city"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Relais

Martin's Relais

4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
The price is Rp2.730.012 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp2.730.012
Rp3.046.764 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Very nicely furnished room, clean and well kept. A lovely building too."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Martin's Relais
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.824.867 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp3.824.867
Rp4.207.310 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The Dukes’ Palace is simply outstanding. A fabulous hotel, with charming and delightful staff. The breakfast was magnificent too and our junior suite was extremely special. I’ve been to numerous countries and stayed at many hotels over the years, this hotel is up there as one of the best we have ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station

1 out of 5
Marie Popelinplantsoen 4, Bruges
The price is Rp1.045.294 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp1.045.294
Rp1.260.962 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very close to train station. Easy walking access to the old town. Room was small, but efficiently designed. Front desk staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is Rp3.230.249 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp3.230.249
Rp3.577.015 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect stay thank you again"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Hotel 't Putje

Hotel 't Putje

't Zand 31, Bruges
The price is Rp1.172.158 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.172.158
Rp1.396.161 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (836 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel within walking distance of Bruges city center."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Hotel 't Putje
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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, 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