Bruges Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bruges Center
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 recognisable 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.
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.
Begijnhof
Step from the busy market square into a tranquil, centuries-old commune inhabited by nuns blessed with the singing voices of angels.
Activities
Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums
Bruges: Ticket Stadhuis (City Hall)
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum)
THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips
Our pick of the best Bruges Center Hotel Deals
Martin's Brugge
Room was spotless, staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
A lovely characterful hotel with everything on your doorstep.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Novotel Brugge Centrum
Reception staff were friendly & helpful at all times. Great room with double bed & sofa plenty of room for two nice touches with Rituals shower gel etc. very convenient for all of Brugge attractions while still quiet
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Absolutely lovely hotel. Right in the centre, 4 minute walk from bars and squares, churches and cathedrals! Spotless and high level of customer service.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Brugge Centrum
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Martin's Relais
The staff were great, beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bruges Center
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 Historium and Choco-Story Museum.
Burg Quarter
If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Historium are top sights worth seeing.
Steenstraat Quarter
If you're spending some time in Steenstraat Quarter, Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
Sint-Anna Quarter
If you're spending some time in Sint-Anna Quarter, Kantcentrum and Jerusalem Church are top sights worth seeing.
Magdalena Quarter
If you're spending some time in Magdalena Quarter, Fish Market and Godshuis St-Jozef & De Meulenaere are top sights worth seeing.
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.
