Historical Center Bruges

Bruges

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

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 showing heritage architecture and a city

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 a city, horseriding and street scenes

Bruges Belfry

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

Bruges Belfry
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 centre.

Minnewater Park
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
Bruges which includes a small town or village, mist or fog and a river or creek

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 Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

P5,126
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

P2,336
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)

P2,336
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+ beer tasting opt)
Private 12-hour round transfer to Belgium

Private 12-hour round transfer to Belgium (Bruges) from Paris

P59,626
per traveler
Private 12-hour round transfer to Belgium (Bruges) from Paris
"Yes, that's really what they did in the Middle Ages."

Storytelling Tour Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

P194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Storytelling Tour Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

P3,179
per adult
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in 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 P6,290 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P6,290
P7,195 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,262 reviews)
". The staff was friendly and helpful The room is just okay ,- it is below ground level, and there were no Expedia premiums offered"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Relais
Martin's Relais
4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
The price is P6,982 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P6,982
P7,928 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,005 reviews)
"This is such a charming hotel with history. We stayed in the library room and it was amazing. Very spacious and comfortable. It had two windows that looked out right onto the canal. It has some great restaurants within steps of the hotel. It’s also a short walk into the heart of Brugge so can easily ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Martin's Relais
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
1 out of 5
Marie Popelinplantsoen 4, Bruges
The price is P4,467 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P4,467
P5,262 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Location to city center just 15 to 20 minutes walking, and location from the train station is a couple steps away."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is P17,381 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
P17,381
P18,951 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel and staff amazing but we do not recommend our room - the family suite, 2 bedrooms, 700ft. Of the 3 windows, 2 are straight at a wall the other is a bedroom right next to the entrance, noisy and observed. Also maintenance could be better, 2 safes not working on arrival, air-con too cold and ..."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Arches – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Arches – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 20, Bruges
The price is P10,770 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P10,770
P11,944 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous place to stay when visiting Bruges."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Dukes’ Arches – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is P9,116 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P9,116
P10,190 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful. It’s like staying in a palace"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
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Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center Bruges

Bruges featuring boating and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Bruges Center

Bruges Center is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Choco-Story Museum and Burg.

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 featuring 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
Cafe Vlissinghe, established in 1515, is the oldest cafe in Bruges. With a lovely outdoor and indoor seating area, this is the perfect place to enjoy a Belgian beer. The remote cafe is hidden in the Sint-Anna district. A boules tournament was in full swing in the garden when we visited. Boules is similar to bocce balls where large, heavy balls are rolled to land as close to a small target as possible. The Knights of the Golden Fleece used to meet in this cozy tavern.

Sint-Anna Quarter

While visiting Sint-Anna Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. George's Archers Guild and Kantcentrum.

Sint-Anna Quarter
Little town filled with waffles, chocolate and romantic sites. What more can you wish for?!! #couplesgoals

Magdalena Quarter

While visiting Magdalena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Fish Market and Godshuis St-Jozef & De Meulenaere.

Magdalena Quarter
The beautiful canals of Bruges have 49 bridges and even the walls are lovely!

Ezelstraat Quarter

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ezelstraat Quarter and surrounding area, you can visit Bruges City Theater and Bruges Christmas Market.

Ezelstraat Quarter

Historical Center Bruges