Historical Center Bruges

Bruges

Bruges Market Square showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a city
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Historical Center Bruges
Bruges Belfry featuring a castle, heritage architecture and a city
Bruges Market Square which includes a city and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Bruges Christmas Market

Bruges Christmas Market

4/5(82 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 Market Square which includes a city and heritage architecture

Bruges Market Square

4.5/5(376 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 Belfry showing a city, horse riding and street scenes

Bruges Belfry

4.5/5(256 reviews)

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

Bruges Belfry
Minnewater which includes a garden as well as a couple

Minnewater Park

4.5/5(126 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 center.

Minnewater Park
Basilica of the Holy Blood

Basilica of the Holy Blood

4.5/5(93 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 showing a river or creek, a small town or village and mist or fog

Burg

4.5/5(67 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

Things to do

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

€79
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

€36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour

Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+ beer tasting opt)

€36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+ beer tasting opt)
Witches

Day trip to Bruges in group

€69
per adult
Day trip to Bruges in group
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

€49
per adult
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges
Bruges by night tour

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

€3
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 €135 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€135
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,292 reviews)
A great place in a superb lication
"Great stay in a superb location. The barman was exceptional and provided a great service. The rooms look a bit tired and could probably do with some updating. The lack of tea and coffee making facilities in the room is a pain and the coffee machine in reception isn’t always working 100%. I would ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Relais

Martin's Relais

4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €129 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€129
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"We will rebook at Martin’s Relais the next time we are in Bruges- excellent room and property and convenient location"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Martin's Relais
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is €154 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
€154
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,009 reviews)
Very nice hotel in a great location.
"Very nice hotel in a great location. Some of the desk staff were a bit clueless about basic questions so thats a point deducted."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is €219 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
€219
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent! So glad we booked at Dukes, we had a warm welcome by professional and helpful staff. Located away from the hustle and bustle but a short walk to everything, facilities and designs great too."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €84 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€84
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Once you get the info that you have to Park in the public parking lot at the second level and only there you find the entrance for the hotel things are going to go easy It took us some time to figure this out and I think that some info on the hotel page would be helpful for someone going there for ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Hotel Navarra Brugge

Hotel Navarra Brugge

4 out of 5
41 St Jakobsstraat, Bruges
Fully refundable
The price is €147 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€147
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Just perfect"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hotel Navarra Brugge
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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 showing 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

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