48 Hours in Bruges

Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval...

Activities

Basilica of the Holy Blood

Burg 13, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
A Roman Catholic basilica where you could hear a pin drop. 

Belfry of Bruges

Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
At the heart of Bruges city centre – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – stands the Belfort, a bell tower built in the fifteenth century.  

2be shop / The Beerwall / 2be bar

Wollestraat 53, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
A funky, quirky shop, bar and museum, which is home to more types and brands of beer than even the proudest brewing connoisseur could imagine. 

Torture Museum Oude Steen Brugge

Wollestraat 29, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Torture Museum 

Lovers' Bridge (Minnewaterbrug)

Minnewater, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
The Lake of Love is an oasis of calm in the middle of Minnewater Park, a haven of peace and tranquillity with the picturesque and romantic Lover’s... 

Markt

Markt, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
This market square has been holding a weekly market since 1985. Head on a Wednesday for the regular market action, or pop into the guild houses... 

Restaurants

The Olive Tree Brugge

Wollestraat 3, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
The Olive Tree Restaurant in Brugge is a family-run eatery that presents traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant has a... 

Sans Cravate

Langestraat 159, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Sans Cravate is an incredible Michelin starred restaurant that provides an informal and comfortable atmosphere for guests to enjoy some of the most... 

Gouden Karpel

Vismarkt 9, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Gouden Karpel is a relaxed Dutch restaurant specializing in seafood and oysters. The family-run business has a fish shop and traiteur on one side of... 

De Middenstand

't Zand 20, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Located in the historical center of Bruges, De Middenstand is a popular tourist destination offering delectable cuisine. With its charming ambiance,... 

Bruges Beer Experience

Breidelstraat 3, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
The Bruges Beer Experience museum is a place where visitors can learn about Belgian beer history, taste brews of varying styles, and get a more... 

Bistro Zwart Huis

Kuipersstraat 23, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
This cozy bistro with high ceilings and live jazz is great for date night or an evening out with friends. The menu leans towards classic French... 

Shopping

Bruges City Hall

Burg 12, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
The City Hall of Bruges is a Gothic-style building that was built in 1376. The museum inside contains art and area history exhibits. 

Twee Meisjes

Sint-Jakobsstraat 61, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
This boutique sells affordable and timeless fashion with international and local brands. They have a webshop where you can also order the items from... 

L' Heroine

Noordzandstraat 32, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
L'Heroine is a boutique located in the heart of Bruges that stocks clothing by Antwerp Six designers. The shop has been a showcase for radical clothes... 

Boetiek Ruth

Sint-Jakobsstraat 55, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
The boutique Ruth Niville in Sint-Jakobsstraat is a stylish place to find clothes for an elegant wardrobe. The clothing is chosen by the owner, Ruth,... 

Mille Fleurs Tapestries

Wollestraat 18, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Mille Fleurs is a renowned carpet store in Bruges that specializes in tapestries and other woven fabrics. The shop is always crowded with tourists... 

'T Apostelientje

Balstraat 11, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
The antique store 'T Apostelientje is a well-known and popular stop for tourists in Bruges. It is located just around the corner of the popular Lace... 

Where to Stay

ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station

Marie Popelinplantsoen 4, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
This ibis budget hotel is situated next to Bruges Train Station at the edge of the city, only a short walk away from inner Bruges. 

Hotel Ter Brughe

Oost-Gistelhof 2, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Located along a canal, Hotel Ter Brughe is an 8-minute walk away from the Market Square, the Belfry of Bruges and the shopping district. 

Martin's Brugge

Oude Burg 5, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Martin’s Brugge is a 3 star superior hotel situated just behind the famous 13th-century Belfry and 50 metres from the Central Market Square. 

Grand Hotel Casselbergh

Hoogstraat 6, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Grand Hotel Casselbergh offers historic features and modern facilities in Bruges, 270 metres from the Grote Markt. 

Grand Hotel Normandy

Hoefijzerlaan 37, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
This hotel with a Norman façade and English classic style is located a 10-minute walk from the central Market Square with the Belfry of Bruges and 450... 

Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges

Frank Van Ackerpromenade 17, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Bruges. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room... 
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