Bruges Center
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![Bruges Market Square showing heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45432-Grote-Markt.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/05a7e4ca36f6b9abca4713f13525b0db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 which includes a city, horseriding and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45397-Belfort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bruges Belfry
Bruges' multi-aged bell tower dominates the skyline and is the city's most recognisable feature. Views from the top are stunning.
![Basilica of the Holy Blood](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/540000/540385-basilica-of-the-holy-blood-heilig-bloed-basiliek.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Bruges which includes a small town or village, mist or fog and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/43000/43462-Bruges.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing a small town or village, heritage architecture and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45362-Begijnhof.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Begijnhof
Step from the busy market square into a tranquil, centuries-old commune inhabited by nuns blessed with the singing voices of angels.
Things to do
![Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45982005/4898c6c1-1f24-49f7-a5e2-47b1ae1cb7ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+beer tasting opt)
![Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168838/183a56a6-13b7-4576-8a08-872354ee02ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
![Bruges by night tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2413475/c2d7267e-6bbe-4507-8777-e12e0d4e3944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges
![The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1009985/97589601-306b-41b4-9b51-7288cff3f173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre
Top hotels in Bruges Center
![Martin's Brugge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527400/527382/8f7d8208_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
![Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3140000/3138300/3138252/123b32f9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Martin's Relais](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9000/8913/4ba97565_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025
![Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/984500/984483/77628f3b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
![Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1853400/1853344/c21b4ecc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![Hotel Aragon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057951/aee60ec3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bruges Center
![Bruges Market Square showing a city, street scenes and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45433-Grote-Markt.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Historical Center Bruges
Travelers to Historical Center Bruges praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Choco-Story Museum and Burg.
![West Flanders showing a cemetery and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99059-West-Flanders-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Burg Quarter
If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Burg are top sights worth seeing.
![Bruges featuring boating and a river or creek as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/43000/43464-Bruges.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Steenstraat Quarter
If you're spending some time in Steenstraat Quarter, Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
![Cafe Vlissinghe, established in 1515, is the oldest cafe in Bruges. With a lovely outdoor and indoor seating area, this is the perfect place to enjoy a Belgian beer. The remote cafe is hidden in the Sint-Anna district.
A boules tournament was in full swing in the garden when we visited. Boules is similar to bocce balls where large, heavy balls are rolled to land as close to a small target as possible.
The Knights of the Golden Fleece used to meet in this cozy tavern.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e74ea7609cf11b041230cc69c530d38e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Sint-Anna Quarter
While visiting Sint-Anna Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. George's Archers Guild and Kantcentrum.
![Little town filled with waffles, chocolate and romantic sites. What more can you wish for?!!
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Magdalena Quarter
While visiting Magdalena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Fish Market and Godshuis St-Jozef & De Meulenaere.
![The beautiful canals of Bruges have 49 bridges and even the walls are lovely!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/725b3ce2c1fd743b45d40945f8c5a6f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Ezelstraat Quarter
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ezelstraat Quarter and surrounding area, you can visit Bruges Christmas Market and Choco-Story Museum.
Hotels Near Bruges Center, Bruges
- Historical Center Bruges Hotels
- Sint-Pieters Hotels
- Steenstraat Quarter Hotels
- Burg Quarter Hotels
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Quarter Hotels
- Magdalena Quarter Hotels
- Assebroek Hotels
- Sint-Michiels Hotels
- Sint-Kruis Hotels
- Sint-Anna Quarter Hotels
- Sint-Gillis Hotels
- Langestraat Quarter Hotels
- Ezelstraat Quarter Hotels
- Sint-Jozef Hotels
- Seminariek Quarter Hotels
- West-Brugge Quater Hotels