Historical Center Bruges Travel Guide

Bruges

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

Popular places to visit

Bruges Christmas Market

Bruges Christmas Market

4/5(82 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 featuring a city and heritage architecture

Bruges Market Square

4.5/5(376 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 which includes street scenes, horse riding and a city

Bruges Belfry

4.5/5(256 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(93 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 featuring a park as well as a couple

Minnewater Park

4.5/5(126 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, a small town or village and night scenes

Burg

4.5/5(67 reviews)

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

Top hotels in Historical Center Bruges

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Brugge
3.5 out of 5
Oude Burg 5, Bruges
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,489 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
₹10,489
₹11,917 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,268 reviews)
"Great location. Updated hotel. Family room was great for our family of 3. Good breakfast. Parking on site. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Relais
Martin's Relais
4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
The price is ₹12,180 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
₹12,180
₹13,709 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This is such a charming hotel with history. We stayed in the library room and it was amazing. Very spacious and comfortable. It had two windows that looked out right onto the canal. It has some great restaurants within steps of the hotel. It’s also a short walk into the heart of Brugge so can easily ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 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 ₹7,029 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
₹7,029
₹8,250 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"No more"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is ₹23,526 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹23,526
₹25,737 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Out standing service, beautiful courtyard and hotel. Very good location"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Arches – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Arches – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 20, Bruges
The price is ₹14,186 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹14,186
₹15,836 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"This is a lovely hotel right near the center of Bruges. Great staff and classy hotel with an excellent breakfast!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Dukes’ Arches – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is ₹13,188 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹13,188
₹14,778 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bruges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful, sophisticated, quiet"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
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Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center Bruges

Bruges showing boating and a river or creek 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 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 showing 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
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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, Fish Market and Godshuis St-Jozef & De Meulenaere 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