Historical Center Bruges

Bruges

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

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
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
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
Bruges showing a small town or village, a river or creek and mist or fog

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

Things to do

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam

S$115
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

S$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour

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

S$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of Bruges and Boat Tour (+ beer tasting opt)
Private 12-hour round transfer to Belgium

Private 12-hour round transfer to Belgium (Bruges) from Paris

S$1,165
per traveller
Private 12-hour round transfer to Belgium (Bruges) from Paris
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges

S$72
per adult
Unique Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Bruges
"Yes, that's really what they did in the Middle Ages."

Storytelling Tour Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

S$4
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Storytelling Tour Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips
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Top hotels in Historical Center Bruges

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Brugge
3.5 out of 5
Oude Burg 5, Bruges
The price is S$157 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$157
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,247 reviews)
"Really good location, friendly staff and good facilities"

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Martin's Brugge
Martin's Relais
Martin's Relais
4 out of 5
Genthof 4, Bruges
The price is S$188 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
S$188
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely old hotel, in a perfect spot."

Reviewed on 30 May, 2025

Martin's Relais
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
5 out of 5
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges
The price is S$365 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
S$365
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"We had such an excellent stay. The staff was amazing, Hotel fantastic. Only bad thing was we couldn’t stay longer! Very professional and outstanding hotel. Thank you for the great hospitality."

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
1 out of 5
Marie Popelinplantsoen 4, Bruges
The price is S$119 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$119
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Location five minute walk to Brugge train station. Ten to fifteen walk to Brugge center. Staff super friendly and helpful. Minimalist room and clean"

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2025

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
4 out of 5
Hoogstraat 6, Bruges
The price is S$177 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
S$177
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (1,009 reviews)
"This hotel was amazing! It is centrally located to the markets, and when it started raining they provided umbrellas for all to use, as long as needed! All of the staff were friendly & the helpful, from the front desk to housekeeping! Would recommend this hotel to everyone! Very clean!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun, 2025

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
4 out of 5
Oost-Gistelhof 2, Bruges
The price is S$176 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
S$176
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Lovely quiet hotel 5 min walk from main restaurants/ shops of Bruges"

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
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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