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Popular places to visit
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 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 Belfry
Bruges' multi-aged bell tower dominates the skyline and is the city's most recognizable feature. Views from the top are stunning.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide
Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges
Bruges: Museum of the Church of Our Lady Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Sint-Gillis
Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
Clean room and very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hotel Augustyn
Clean room. Safe a quiet area.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Martin's Brugge
Excellent central location & short walking distance to attractions, shopping & restaurants. The hotel & room were both clean and smelled fresh. The staff were very friendly & knowledgeable; happily assisted with scheduling taxi transportation to the train station. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful! ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Martin's Relais
Lovely, comfortable room, within easy walking distance of the centre of Bruges. Beautiful view over the canal. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Friendly staff and very helpful. Location is topnotch just a short walk from the train station. Excellent experience. I will definitely be back with same budget hotel when in Bruges. Belgium. Thank you to the young man in front desk who goes beyond to helped me out of my needs like extra towels and ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Novotel Brugge Centrum
The hotel was in a nice location close to all the site seeing attractions. Staff on arrival and through out our stayed were very friendly and kind and always spoke when you passed. The room was very clean plenty of room for 3 people. When booking hotels in the future Novertel is one i would definitely ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sint-Gillis
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.
Burg Quarter
If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Burg are top sights worth seeing.
Historical Center Bruges
Travellers to Historical Center Bruges praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Choco-Story Museum and Burg.
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.
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.
Steenstraat Quarter
If you're spending some time in Steenstraat Quarter, Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
