Sint-Gillis Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sint-Gillis
Popular places to visit
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 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 Belfry
Bruges' multi-aged bell tower dominates the skyline and is the city's most recognisable feature. Views from the top are stunning.
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.
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.
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 Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum)
Bruges: Museum of the Church of Our Lady Entry Ticket
Bruges: Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit
Our pick of the best Sint-Gillis Hotel Deals
Canal View Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
Great breakfast. Quiet location with easy walk to town center. Comfortable bed. Friendly, accommodating staff!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Augustyn
Stayed 2 nights in the family apartment. Welcoming staff, clean apartment. Parking was easy, across the canal, 2 minutes walk away. Lovely big room, great kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Martin's Brugge
Rooms very clean, staff friendly and breakfast was plentiful. Beverages available in foyer, use automated till system using card. Didn’t notice if you could use cash. Room became unbearably hot in early hours so had to open windows but then noise from outside was annoying. Apart from that, we would ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Boutique Hotel Sablon by CW Hotel Collection
Friendly staff, clean rooms
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Novotel Brugge Centrum
Great location, easy to get to anywhere you want. Room is quite small but that’s expected as the price is fairly cheap.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Room was really tiny. Breakfast had a good selection
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sint-Gillis
Burg Quarter
If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Burg 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.
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.
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.
Kristus-Koning
Visitors to Kristus-Koning enjoy its coffee shops, and if you want to do some exploring, Graaf Visartpark is worth a stop.
