Historical Center Bruges Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bruges Market Square showing markets, heritage architecture and street scenes
Groeningemuseum
Historical Center Bruges
Bruges Belfry which includes horse riding, a square or plaza and skyline
Bruges Market Square showing a city and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Bruges Christmas Market

Bruges Christmas Market

4.5/5(2 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 showing a city and heritage architecture

Bruges Market Square

4.5/5(37 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 street scenes, horse riding and a city

Bruges Belfry

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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

Bruges Belfry
Basilica of the Holy Blood

Basilica of the Holy Blood

4.5/5(11 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 showing a garden as well as a couple

Minnewater Park

4/5(7 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 centre.

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

Burg

4/5(5 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

Activities

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

AU$5
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges
Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums

Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums

AU$58
per adult
Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$122
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges: Ticket Stadhuis

Bruges: Ticket Stadhuis (City Hall)

AU$14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bruges: Ticket Stadhuis (City Hall)
Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal

AU$26
per adult
Bruges: Ticket Museum Sint-Janshospitaal
Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum

Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum)

AU$26
per adult
Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum)
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Our pick of the best Historical Center Bruges Hotel Deals

Martin's Brugge

Martin's Brugge

3.5 out of 5
Oude Burg 5, Bruges
The price is AU$189 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$189
16 Nov - 17 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! (1,461 reviews)
"So nice to enjoy a boutique hotel in country France. Friendly greeting, Clean and comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast top off a perfect stay"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Relais

Martin's Relais

4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
The price is AU$247 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$247
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! (1,007 reviews)
Nice Quaint Place, Great Location
"I loved the location, facing at a quiet canal, a short stroll away from the bustle of the touristy areas. Wonderful dining options nearby. There is a bus stop a few steps away that take you to the train station or the farthest reaches of the city. The room was spacious, nicely furnished, with a beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 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 AU$122 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$122
3 Nov - 4 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! (1,031 reviews)
"Very good location"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Novotel Brugge Centrum

Novotel Brugge Centrum

4 out of 5
Katelijnestraat 65b, Bruges
The price is AU$216 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$216
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
"Clean, good sized room, very nice staff, convenient location."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Novotel Brugge Centrum
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$264 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$264
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,028 reviews)
"Excellent amenities and superb service."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 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 AU$449 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$449
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Lovely stay for a night in this hotel but bed comfort was not to my liking."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center Bruges

Bruges showing a river or creek and boating 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 featuring flowers and a cemetery

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 a river or creek and boating 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 Travel Guide

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