Bruges Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bruges Center
Popular places to visit
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 Market Square
This square has been a central part of Bruges for centuries, surrounded by attractions such as medieval guild buildings, the Provincial Court and the iconic Belfort.
Bruges Belfry
Views from the top of this bell tower are the most impressive in the city. This remarkable building is Bruges’ most recognisable landmark.
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.
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Many pilgrims travel to this 12th-century church to see a relic of the blood of Christ, which has been preserved for over 2,000 years.
Begijnhof
Escape the bustle of the central market square and step into the oasis that is this centuries-old nunnery, where you can hear the enchanting songs of evening prayer.
Activities
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges
Bruges: Musea Brugge Card with Entry to 11 Museums
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges: Choco-Story Museum with Audio Guide and Tastings
Bruges: The Beer Experience Museum Entry with Audio Guide
Our pick of the best Bruges Center Hotel Deals
Martin's Brugge
All good
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Novotel Brugge Centrum
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges
The room was lovely, great breakfast, gracious staff.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Dukes’ Palace – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Amazing! We had a great room. Very clean and spacious. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Brugge Centrum
Great hotel in a great location. We had no breakfast, but the room was clean and big as it was wheelchair-accessible as hubby need a mobility scooter, and we could take that into the room. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The car park was next door and with reasonable prices. The TV had Netflix ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Dukes’ Academie – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
We actually stayed at a different hotel from the group, the one we booked was sold out but expedia made a mistake so they transferred us. They let us know in advance and communicated very clearly. We had a comfortable stay but I wouldn't say these hotels are 4 stars, more like 3 or 2. A funny moment ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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, Muntplein and Bruges Christmas Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Muntplein and Bruges City Theater.
