Bruges Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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
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
Bruges' multi-aged bell tower dominates the skyline and is the city's most recognizable feature. Views from the top are stunning.
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.
Begijnhof
Step from the busy market square into a tranquil, centuries-old commune inhabited by nuns blessed with the singing voices of angels.
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.
Things to do
Bruges: Ticket Groeningemuseum (Groeninge Museum)
Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide
Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums
Top hotels in Bruges Center
Martin's Brugge
staff really kind nice location
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
Very attentive staff, great location
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Novotel Brugge Centrum
A fantastic hotel for a short weekend with my family in Brugge. The staff were excellent, the room was clean and big enough for my husband, myself and our toddler. It was right in the centre so we were near the main tourist attractions as well as very close to the station. The fact that this hotel ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Boutique Hotel Sablon by CW Hotel Collection
Lovely clean rooms, friendly helpful staff, excellent location in the centre of Brugge. Good selection for breakfast. Had a lovely stay, would recommend to anyone. Shower takes a minute to warm, once it does it's excellent, good temperature and good water pressure. Couldn't ask for more, ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Normandy by CW Hotel Collection
Nice breakfast and lovely pool. The room was pleasant. The downstairs bathroom in the hotel had a really bad smell coming from it.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Ter Brughe by CW Hotel Collection
Absolutely gorgeous little hotel! Right next to the canal, very homey and unique decor. Loved the wooden beams on the roof and throughout the building. Very quaint and quiet. Very friendly and helpful staff, very clean, and has all the facilities you would need for a nice stay. Even got a little ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bruges Center
Historical Center Bruges
Travellers to Historical Center Bruges praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Historium and Choco-Story Museum.
Burg Quarter
If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Historium are top sights worth seeing.
Steenstraat Quarter
If you're spending some time in Steenstraat Quarter, Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
Sint-Anna Quarter
If you're spending some time in Sint-Anna Quarter, Kantcentrum and Jerusalem Church are top sights worth seeing.
Magdalena Quarter
If you're spending some time in Magdalena Quarter, Fish Market and Godshuis St-Jozef & De Meulenaere are top sights worth seeing.
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.
