TripSmithBruges
A curated guide to Bruges, Belgium: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Rosary Quay 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Belfry of Bruges 4.7★ (28,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- De Burg 4.7★ (4,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Market Square 4.7★ (17,000 reviews) · Historical landmark
- Basilica of the Holy Blood 4.6★ (5,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Groeninge Museum 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Church of Our Lady 4.6★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Historium Bruges 4.3★ (4,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- House of waffles 4.6★ (5,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Mozart Restaurant Brugge 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Carpe Diem Bakery & Tea-room 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Bakery
- Poules Moules 4.3★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Bij Koen & Marijke 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Coffeebar Adriaan 4.7★ (628 reviews) · Coffee shop
- EspressoBar - I Love Coffee 4.3★ (1,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
- De Stove 4.6★ (457 reviews) · Restaurant
Where to drink
- De Garre 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Bar
- Le Trappiste 4.5★ (3,000 reviews) · Bar
- Groot Vlaenderen 4.7★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Cafe Rose Red 4.7★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
- 't Poatersgat 4.5★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
Where to stay
- Hotel Dukes' Palace 4.7★ (2,393 reviews) · 5-star hotel
- Grand Hotel Casselbergh 4.7★ (2,434 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Hotel Navarra Brugge 4.6★ (1,442 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Luxury Boutique Hotel De Castillion 4.8★ (557 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Hotel De Orangerie 4.6★ (648 reviews) · 4-star hotel
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Rosary Quay
- Afternoon: Market Square
- Dinner: House of waffles
- Nightcap: De Garre
Day 2
- Morning: Belfry of Bruges
- Afternoon: Basilica of the Holy Blood
- Dinner: Mozart Restaurant Brugge
- Nightcap: Le Trappiste
Day 3
- Morning: De Burg
- Afternoon: Groeninge Museum
- Dinner: Carpe Diem Bakery & Tea-room
- Nightcap: Groot Vlaenderen
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Bruges?
With 18 notable sights and 9 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.