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 | Markt and Burg | Markt ("Market Square"), Bruge’s central square, is the heart of the town. Even if you don’t stay near the Markt, you’ll most likely spend a good deal of time here. The square is lined with cafes and restaurants, and anchored by the city's famous belfry tower.
One-minute to the East is Burg, the town square, home to Bruge's town hall. The area boasts many of the city’s most important museums and historic sites, including the Groeninge and the various Bruggemuseums. Chocolatiers, jewelers, and restaurateurs draw tourists in as well. Markt Square is the place to go if you want to catch a horse-drawn cab, though we can't promise that the ride will be cheap. » see cheap hotels in Markt and Burg
| | Minnewater & Astrid Park | This large section of town, located to the south and east of Mark and Burg, is quite residential and relaxed, yet conveniently located near the city center. Both Minnewater and Astrid parks provide space for recreation and relaxation, while Minnewater Park boasts canal-side views replete with swans.
The nearby Begijnhof, a serene grouping of tiny residences around a church and field of flowers, was founded in 1245 and is today home to the Sisters of the St Benedict Order. The Begijnhof's laid-back atmosphere is perfect for relaxing after a day scouting the city's museums and churches. The "Picnic Triangle," just south of Astrid Park, is full of bakeries and vegetable markets, making it the ideal stop before a leisurely day at either Minnewater or Astrid Park. Bruges’ train station is located at “Stationsplein,” at the south-western tip of the city’s ring. » see cheap hotels in Minnewater & Astrid Park
| | St. Anna | St. Anne's Church sits in the middle of a cobblestoned residential neighborhood, a few blocks northeast of the super-central Burg Square. The present church dates to 1624 and replaced the gothic original, built in 1581. The Jerusalem Church, just a few minutes east of St. Anne's, has pretty glass windows and sits right next door to the "Kantcentrum," Bruges' popular Lace Centre and museum.
Stroll up Sint-Annarei, the lane following the canal, and get lost in the charming streets of row houses. If you head eastward toward the old town’s ring, you’ll see the 18th-century Sint-Janshuysmolen windmill hard at work. » see cheap hotels in St. Anna
| | St. Gilles | Stroll five minutes north of Markt Square, cross a canal and you’ll reach the neighborhood of St. Gilles, a calm escape from the traffic and tourists in Bruges' center. The area is named after St. Gilles Church, constructed in the 15th century, which boasts several notable paintings and a remarkable pipe organ. We recommend several hotels on or near St. Gilles Square, as they represent good values and are blessed with a tranquil location. » see cheap hotels in St. Gilles
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