Historical Center Bruges

Bruges

Bruges Market Square showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a city
Groeningemuseum
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
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
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
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 shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Burg

Things to do

Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

€15
per adult
Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal
Picture 1 for Activity Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide

Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide

€14
per adult
Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide
Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums

Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums

€33
per adult
Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums
Bruges: Museum of the Church of Our Lady Entry Ticket

Bruges: Museum of the Church of Our Lady Entry Ticket

€8
per adult
Bruges: Museum of the Church of Our Lady Entry Ticket
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

€69
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum

Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum)

€15
per adult
Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum)
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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 €111 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
€111
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,436 reviews)
"Beautiful!!!!! Hotel and surrounding area. Breakfast was delicious with many options. Rim was clean and well maintained. Wish we could have stayed longer"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Relais

Martin's Relais

4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
The price is €138 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
€138
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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)
"The location was ideal! Absolutely gorgeous canal view, easy walking distance to so many restaurants and all the main attractions you want to see in Bruges. Large room, large bathroom and comfortable beds. Would highly recommend and would stay here again for sure."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection

5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is €263 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
€263
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel, convenient to walk to. Great breakfast and restaurant. Very friendly and accommodating staff."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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 €71 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
€71
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is €165 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
€165
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Staff could have been more courteous. One lady behind the bar was rude. Sour effect"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Hotel 't Putje

Hotel 't Putje

't Zand 31, Bruges
The price is €75 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
€75
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (862 reviews)
"Safe areas plenty of restaurants in the immediate location of the hotel and it is very close to the sites of Bruges. Room was clean and functional and the staff were excellent."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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 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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