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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Relais

Martin's Relais

4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
The price is AU$245 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$245
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! (1,005 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel within easy walking distance to everything you might want to see in Brugges. The staff are very professional and ready to help with any questions. The building is 450 years old with a lot of history. It is well maintained and the rooms spacious. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 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$123 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$123
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! (1,021 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Martin's Brugge

Martin's Brugge

3.5 out of 5
Oude Burg 5, Bruges
The price is AU$200 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$200
2 Nov - 3 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)
"A very nice hotel in the medieval part of Burges (wonderful!). Clean, modern with helpful staff. Our room was a bit tight - no drawers on the small night stands beside the bed was an annoyance. No room fridge (for green reasons) which would have been handy as my wife has dietary restrictions and ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Martin's Brugge
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges

4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is AU$287 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$287
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,019 reviews)
"Great hotel with history and charm. Comfortable beds great location"

Reviewed on 12 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$426 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$426
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great location"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Novotel Brugge Centrum

Novotel Brugge Centrum

4 out of 5
Katelijnestraat 65b, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$214 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$214
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
"The hotel location was perfect. It allowed us to walk easily to all area attractions. It also has a modern, neat and clean interior"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Novotel Brugge Centrum
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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

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