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 stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

Burg

Things to do

Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums

Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums

£29
per adult
Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums
Picture 1 for Activity Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide

Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide

£12
per adult
Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide
Bruges: Ticket Stadhuis

Bruges: Ticket Stadhuis (City Hall)

£7
per adult
Bruges: Ticket Stadhuis (City Hall)
Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

£13
per adult
Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal
Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum

Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum)

£13
per adult
Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum)
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

£69
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
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Top hotels in Historical Center Bruges

Martin's Relais

Martin's Relais

4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £105 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£105
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,010 reviews)
"The hotel's location is great, central yet on a quiet street. Check in was fine, but didn't have a warm welcome feeling here, quite cold actually. At least that was my experience as an asian women traveler. The hotel itself is dated but cute and cozy, the room was clean. Overall it's a good ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Martin's Relais
Martin's Brugge

Martin's Brugge

3.5 out of 5
Oude Burg 5, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £93 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£93
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,325 reviews)
"Bed was comfy, super central"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 £168 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£168
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and great hotel. Two minute walk to the centre of the old town, loads of bars, cafes and restaurants within a stone throw and yet very quiet and peaceful. Great rooms and communal areas and great staf"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £148 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£148
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in a great location for exploring Bruges"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station

1 out of 5
Marie Popelinplantsoen 4, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £75 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£75
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very good option for us. Good value for money. Convenient location. The small room had all we needed. However TV had limited services that were English speaking."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Crowne Plaza Bruges by IHG

Crowne Plaza Bruges by IHG

4 out of 5
Burg 10, Bruges
Fully refundable
The price is £118 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£118
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel, perfect location"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Bruges by IHG
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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

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