Historical Center Bruges

Bruges

Bruges Market Square featuring a city, street scenes and heritage architecture
Groeningemuseum
Historical Center Bruges
Bruges Belfry which includes heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
Bruges Market Square showing heritage architecture and a city

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Bruges Market Square showing heritage architecture and a city

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 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 Belfry which includes a city, horseriding and street scenes

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 featuring a park 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 small town or village, mist or fog and a river or creek

Burg

Learn about the local history of Bruges when you take a trip to Burg. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.

Burg

Things to do

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

P4,936
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Trip

Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+beer tasting opt)

P2,104
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+beer tasting opt)
"Yes, that's really what they did in the Middle Ages."

Storytelling Tour Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

P186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Storytelling Tour Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

P3,062
per adult
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre

P3,421
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Bruges Centre
Bruges Beer Museum

Bruges Beer Experience Entrance Ticket

P875
per adult
Bruges Beer Experience Entrance Ticket
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Top hotels in Historical Center Bruges

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Brugge
3 out of 5
Oude Burg 5, Bruges
The price is P5,859 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
P5,859
P6,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,172 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, staff very friendly and close to everything. 10/10"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Martin's Brugge
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is P10,805 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P10,805
P11,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent customer service within a luxurious setting. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting the city."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is P7,484 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P7,484
P8,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (1,000 reviews)
Elegant stay
"This is an absolutely beautiful hotel right in the center of Bruges. Beautifully appointed and decorated, the rooms were extremely comfortable and I appreciated all the little touches like the L’Occitan toiletries and the coffee maker. I had mentioned that this was a birthday trip for me, and they ..."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
1 out of 5
Marie Popelinplantsoen 4, Bruges
The price is P3,643 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
P3,643
P4,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Basic but does the job. Hotel is on top of the main station"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Hotel Aragon
Hotel Aragon
4 out of 5
Naaldenstraat 22, Bruges
The price is P6,235 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
P6,235
P7,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Hotel Aragon
Hotel Acacia
Hotel Acacia
4 out of 5
Korte Zilverstraat 5, Bruges
The price is P8,635 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P8,635
P9,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (994 reviews)
Great stay
"Hotel was located very close to the main square. Reception staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Hotel was clean and tidy. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Hotel Acacia
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Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center Bruges

Bruges featuring boating and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Bruges Center

Bruges Center is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Choco-Story Museum and Burg.

Bruges Center
West Flanders showing a cemetery and flowers

Burg Quarter

If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Burg are top sights worth seeing.

Burg Quarter
Bruges featuring boating and a river or creek 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
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.

Sint-Anna Quarter

While visiting Sint-Anna Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Kantcentrum and Jerusalem Church.

Sint-Anna Quarter
Little town filled with waffles, chocolate and romantic sites. What more can you wish for?!! #couplesgoals

Magdalena Quarter

While visiting Magdalena Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Godshuis St-Jozef & De Meulenaere and Fish Market.

Magdalena Quarter
The beautiful canals of Bruges have 49 bridges and even the walls are lovely!

Ezelstraat Quarter

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ezelstraat Quarter and surrounding area, you can visit Bruges City Theater and Bruges Christmas Market.

Ezelstraat Quarter

Historical Center Bruges