Title: Historical Center Bruges Travel Guide: Best of Historical Center Bruges, Bruges Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Historical Center Bruges](https://expedia.co.uk/Historical-Center-Bruges-Bruges-Hotels.0-n6288536-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Bruges](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Bruges.d6155224.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Bruges](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bruges.d6155224.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Historical Center Bruges Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Historical-Center-Bruges.d6288536.Car-Hire-Guide)[Historical Center Bruges Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Historical-Center-Bruges.d6288536.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Historical Center Bruges Travel Guide ## Bruges ![Bruges Market Square showing markets, heritage architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071043/59ef4860-1dbc-4dc9-905c-0b029cc53086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bruges Market Square showing markets, heritage architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071043/59ef4860-1dbc-4dc9-905c-0b029cc53086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Groeningemuseum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071047/963f9404-ecbd-45af-8406-68f639231678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bruges Belfry featuring interior views and chateau or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071045/8a2e50cb-702d-4845-a7d7-c531e262841e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bruges Belfry which includes street scenes, horse riding and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071045/fef6286a-a28d-4c7e-8abc-16fe7d1099ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Historical Center Bruges Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Bruges travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruges.dx6155224) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Bruges Market Square featuring a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071043/cd0a782b-7ad8-43de-b7d8-c96410cb06ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Market-Square-Historical-Center-Bruges.d6071043.Attraction) ![Christmas Old Market square in the center of Bruges, Belgium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563231639/24269354-ec4f-4227-801b-4274c4d702c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Christmas-Market-Historical-Center-Bruges.d553248621563231639.Attraction) ![Bruges Belfry which includes street scenes, horse riding and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071045/1e46e3db-c325-4132-9eb0-c000fef46db5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bruges Belfry Bruges' multi-aged bell tower dominates the skyline and is the city's most recognizable feature. Views from the top are stunning. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Belfry-Bruges-Center.d6071045.Attraction) ![Bruges canal. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155224/ec5c8530-4e41-4761-9373-f272ebf050ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Burg-Historical-Center-Bruges.d6071057.Attraction) ![Minnewater featuring a park as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071061/d904a91d-e85f-4a1f-9131-abeb3854785f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Minnewater-Park-Historical-Center-Bruges.d6071061.Attraction) ![Begijnhof which includes a small town or village, a bridge and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071067/f79280f1-52d4-4e16-8e0e-c9053f31eced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Begijnhof Step from the busy market square into a tranquil, centuries-old commune inhabited by nuns blessed with the singing voices of angels. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Begijnhof-Historical-Center-Bruges.d6071067.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48323341/5374e93e-5c18-4228-a779-95b5908318f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums £29 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bruges-musea-brugge-card-with-entry-to-11-museums.a48323341.activity-details) ![Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168838/183a56a6-13b7-4576-8a08-872354ee02ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam £60 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bruges-day-trip-from-amsterdam.a168838.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48218285/d32d0502-75b3-43b0-b93d-e7e4e3dd0a3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bruges-the-beer-experience-museum-entry-with-audio-guide.a48218285.activity-details) ![Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48284290/29eef4f2-facf-43f7-8b01-9faf9f9ca3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bruges-ticket-museum-sint-janshospitaal.a48284290.activity-details) ![Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47742493/2e82271e-734d-4da6-bcf5-9c75b252e19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum) £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bruges-ticket-groeningemuseum-groeninge-museum.a47742493.activity-details) ![Travel back in time with Beyond Bruges](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48943065/3db9b809-81a6-44a8-8458-cfa47e250079.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beyond Bruges - Travel Back to the Middle Ages £11 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beyond-bruges-travel-back-to-the-middle-ages.a48943065.activity-details) [See all activities in Bruges](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bruges.d6155224.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Historical Center Bruges ![Martin's Brugge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527400/527382/0e4e87f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Martin's Brugge Oude Burg 5 Bruges £84 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,537 reviews) staff really kind nice location Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=527382&PinnedHotelID=527382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288536) ![Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3138300/3138252/93297220_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges Hoogstraat 6 Bruges £110 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Very attentive staff, great location Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=3138252&PinnedHotelID=3138252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288536) ![Novotel Brugge Centrum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16300/16264/5a30feb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Brugge Centrum Katelijnestraat 65b Bruges Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £101 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market Square ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (302 reviews) Lovely hotel, great location, modern and spotless. We opted for a duplex suite for 2 adults and 2 children which was a really special room. Breakfast was also great with lots of variety Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=16264&PinnedHotelID=16264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288536) ![Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34100/34069/94b4e025_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel de Orangerie by CW Hotel Collection - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Kartuizerinnenstraat 10 Bruges £160 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (986 reviews) Clean room, excellent service. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=34069&PinnedHotelID=34069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288536) ![Grand Hotel Normandy by CW Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1211200/1211151/62221ae1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Normandy by CW Hotel Collection Hoefijzerlaan 37 Bruges £94 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews) Nice breakfast and lovely pool. The room was pleasant. The downstairs bathroom in the hotel had a really bad smell coming from it. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=1211151&PinnedHotelID=1211151&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288536) ![ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4290000/4285000/4284944/556c020e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station Marie Popelinplantsoen 4 Bruges £56 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (1,081 reviews) This is a budget hotel. Set your expectations appropriately to see the value or the hotel. Rooms are small but clean. Layout is functional. Amenities at scarce but is to be expected for the price paid. The staff are very knowledgable, courteous and helpful. No bars or restaurant but there’s plenty ... Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4284944&PinnedHotelID=4284944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288536) [See all 4,352 properties in Historical Center Bruges](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6288536) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Historical Center Bruges hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288536&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288536&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288536&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288536&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288536&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288536&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center Bruges ![Large aerial view panorama of the historic part of Bruges, Belgium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046866/80e08f58-5d1d-4482-96cc-c26c362fcb7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bruges Center Bruges Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Choco-Story Museum and Historium, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bruges. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Bruges-Center.dx6046866) ![Christmas Day 2019, Bruges, Belgium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155224/493a2484-3ffe-4eeb-92ac-80546c72c095.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Burg Quarter If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Historium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Burg-Quarter.dx910083926435987456) ![Bruges is touristy but incredibly quaint and pretty. This is the hotel made famous in the dark comedy In Bruges: https://www.expedia.com/h1146095.Hotel-Information #lifeatexpedia #StunningStructures #UrbanJungle #history](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155224/042bc961-94dd-43b8-aa74-f204010a595a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Steenstraat Quarter If you're spending some time in Steenstraat Quarter, Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market Square are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Steenstraat-Quarter.dx910083612507021312) ![Iconic Bruges photo point🍻The architecture is beautiful here😘](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155224/f69b015b-f247-465e-a42c-596116527924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Magdalena Quarter If you're spending some time in Magdalena Quarter, Godshuis St-Jozef & De Meulenaere and Fish Market are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Magdalena-Quarter.dx910082192030470144) ![Bruges, Belgium; The Princely Beguinage of the Vineyard was founded in 1245. Nowadays there are no beguines anymore. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910080629962616832/183e8721-a081-44dd-b0dd-fd22094ece6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Ezelstraat-Quarter.dx910080629962616832) ![Adornesdomein Adornes estate Adornes Domain Jeruzalemkapel Jerusalem Chapel Kerk building in Brugge city historical centre, Bruges old town Sint-Anna quarter, West Flanders province, Belgium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910081703985455104/128e4583-cdda-4476-aaf9-47cc2d02c5e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sint-Anna Quarter If you're spending some time in Sint-Anna Quarter, Guido Gezelle Museum and Kantcentrum are top sights worth seeing. 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