--- title: "Reisgids voor Brugge: tips van lokale gastheren | The Bruges Explorer" description: "Ontdek de mooiste bezienswaardigheden, beste restaurants, chocolatiers en hotels in Brugge. 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The historic center is compact and car-free. All attractions are within 15-20 minutes walk from the Market Square. Comfortable shoes recommended!" } } ] } ] --- [The Bruges Explorer ](/) - Food & Drinks - Culture & History - Activities - Practical Info - Shopping [](/brugge-kaart)[](/mijn-brugge)Nederlands [Book now](/onze-verblijven) ![Luchtfoto van Brugge bij zonsondergang met de Belfort toren en grachten](/assets/bruges-hero-BaN6DDSc.jpg) Hand-picked in Bruges # Your complete guide to magical Bruges Our own addresses, routes and stays in the finest little city in Flanders. [Book your stay](/onze-verblijven)[Read the magazine](/blog) “We live, walk and taste Bruges ourselves — what you read here is what we love sharing.” 7 Our own stays 62 Articles about Bruges Discover Bruges ## What would you like to discover? [![Food & Drinks](/assets/bruges-chocolate-45lrLyk7.jpg) ### Food & Drinks ](/eten-drinken/restaurants)[![Culture](/assets/bruges-belfry-e5koPWmT.jpg) ### Culture ](/cultuur/musea)[![Activities](/assets/bruges-boat-CPr-ra4j.jpg) ### Activities ](/activiteiten/boottochtjes)[![Shopping](/assets/shopping-hero-BbusXuZ1.jpg) ### Shopping ](/winkelen/lokaal) ![The historic centre of Bruges, where our stays are located](/assets/founder-portrait-D8NXtqF4.jpg) Inn Bruges Who we are ## Hello, we are The Bruges Explorer For years we've been welcoming guests into our own guest rooms and suites in the heart of Bruges. Not an anonymous hotel, but a warm home where we help you personally. We test every tip on this blog ourselves: the restaurant around the corner, the quietest bike route, the chocolatier we buy from. What you read here, we've actually experienced. [See our stays](/onze-verblijven) ![Autumn in the brown cafés](/assets/bruges-beer-0nRsusYZ.jpg) Featured ## Autumn in the brown cafés Grey days are the best days for a trappist by the stove. These are our regular addresses. [Discover the beer cafés](/eten-drinken/bier)[Hotel Karel de Stoute](https://www.chocolatehotel.be)[View all accommodations](/onze-verblijven) Routes & walks ## Bruges in one day, mapped out Three ready-made routes along the places we recommend most often — coffee stops and breathers included. - [ Bruges in one day The classic route from Markt to Minnewater ](/blog/perfecte-route-brugge-1-dag) - [ Bruges in a weekend 48 hours, brewery and quiet quarters included ](/blog/brugge-in-een-weekend) - [ Bruges with kids Windmills, swans and hidden passageways ](/blog/brugge-met-kinderen-verborgen-parels) [See Bruges on the map](/brugge-kaart) ![Illustration of a walking route through the centre of Bruges](/assets/route-map-bruges-B5X-3MA4.jpg) Itineraries ## Bruges in 1, 2 or 3 days Routes we walked ourselves, matched to how long you stay. From a quick city trip to a full long weekend. [ ![Bruges in 1 day](/assets/bruges-hero-BaN6DDSc.jpg)1 day ### Bruges in 1 day The Markt, the Belfry and the Rozenhoedkaai in one smooth route, with a waffle break and a boat tour. Read more ](/gids/brugge)[Hotel Karel de Stoute](https://www.chocolatehotel.be) [ ![A weekend in Bruges](/assets/bruges-hotel-BePK5pkI.jpg)2 days ### A weekend in Bruges Two days to spare: museums in the morning, beer cafés at night and a quiet walk along the ramparts. Read more ](/blog/romantisch-weekendje-brugge)[Rose Suites](https://www.rosesuites.be) [ ![3 days of Bruges, complete](/assets/history-hero-p0Lf-iYF.jpg)3 days ### 3 days of Bruges, complete Time for the hidden gems too, a bike ride to Damme and the churches beyond the tourist axis. Read more ](/blog)[Hotel Karel de Stoute](https://www.chocolatehotel.be) [View all accommodations](/onze-verblijven) Where would you like to start? [Food & Drinks](/eten-drinken/restaurants)[Culture & History](/cultuur/bezienswaardigheden)[Activities](/activiteiten/boottochtjes)[Shopping](/winkelen/lokaal)[Practical Info](/info/tips) Magazine ## Latest stories [View all articles](/blog) [ ![Torture Museum: ontdek Europa's oudste gevangenis](/assets/torture-museum-hero-BDm7AYbG.jpg) Culture 7 min read ### Torture Museum: ontdek Europa's oudste gevangenis Stap binnen in de 11e-eeuwse kerkers van de Oude Steen en ontdek de duistere geschiedenis van marteling en rechtspraak in middeleeuws Brugge. Read more ](/blog/torture-museum-brugge) [ ![The House of Waffles: het zoetste geheim van Brugge](/assets/waffles-hero-C8zU9jjV.webp) Food & Drinks · 5 min read ### The House of Waffles: het zoetste geheim van Brugge Ontdek het hartverwarmende verhaal achter de beste wafels van de stad. Van oma's geheim recept met Belgisch bier tot een culinaire bestemming. ](/blog/house-of-waffles-brugge)[ ![De 10 beste chocolatiers van Brugge: een zoete ontdekkingsreis](/assets/bruges-chocolate-45lrLyk7.jpg) Food & Drinks · 8 min read ### De 10 beste chocolatiers van Brugge: een zoete ontdekkingsreis Van traditionele pralines tot moderne creaties. Ontdek waar je de lekkerste Belgische chocolade vindt in het historische centrum van Brugge. ](/blog/beste-chocolatiers-brugge)[ ![De ultieme gids voor een rondvaart door Brugge](/assets/bruges-boat-CPr-ra4j.jpg) Activities · 5 min read ### De ultieme gids voor een rondvaart door Brugge Tips voor de mooiste boottochtjes over de reitjes, inclusief de beste tijden en geheime routes die je niet mag missen. ](/blog/rondvaart-brugge-tips) [View all articles](/blog) Stay in Bruges ## Discover our own stays From luxury canalside hotels to cozy guest rooms. Find the perfect place for your stay in the heart of Bruges. [ ![Living room of an Inn Bruges apartment in the centre of Bruges](/__l5e/assets-v1/f3e45ab2-f1b8-49ae-a1e6-9fa566385051/property-innbruges.webp) Apartments ### Inn Bruges Boutique self check-in apartments in a quiet historic corner of the centre. Individually styled flats made for families and longer stays. Book direct ](https://www.innbruges.be)[ ![Wellness suite with private jacuzzi at Rose Suites in Bruges](/__l5e/assets-v1/88eb2bd2-8c79-4889-80e1-d3459439a534/property-rosesuites.webp) Suites ### Rose Suites Romantic wellness suites a five-minute walk from the Markt, each with a private jacuzzi and sauna. Boutique luxury with self check-in. Book direct ](https://www.rosesuites.be)[ ![Chocolate-themed suite with king bed at Chocolate Suites in Bruges](/__l5e/assets-v1/8cb691f8-47fb-4867-a4f3-34b957abb913/property-chocolatesuites.webp) Suites ### Chocolate Suites Not a hotel, a feeling. Ten chocolate-themed suites in the buzzing centre, with king beds, self check-in and a chocolate breakfast. Book direct ](https://www.chocolatesuites.be)[ ![Room at boutique hotel Karel de Stoute near the Markt in Bruges](/__l5e/assets-v1/e4e3933f-2e85-4988-9ac4-2057d6814461/property-karel.webp) Hotel ### Hotel Karel de Stoute A characterful boutique hotel where history meets comfort, in a top location steps from the Markt. Self check-in. Book direct ](https://www.chocolatehotel.be)[ ![Lake Suites suite close to the Minnewater in Bruges](/__l5e/assets-v1/4638b640-ec91-4e51-9f67-6a1a84d9662d/property-lakesuites.webp) Suites ### Lake Suites Boutique suites and apartments by the Minnewater, the Lake of Love. Self check-in 24/7, hotel-level quality with the space of your own place. Book direct ](https://www.lakesuites.be)[ ![Lounge at The Black Swan Hotel with orange armchairs, a marble side table and a crystal wall sconce against blue panelling](/__l5e/assets-v1/10fcdebe-9e5b-478b-906c-e5eb09cf8434/property-blackswan.webp) Hotel ### The Black Swan Hotel A warm, family-run hotel on a quiet street off the Market Square, in a characterful historic building. Breakfast included and a peaceful garden. Book direct ](https://www.theblackswanhotel.com)[ ![Interior of a suite at The Music Suites, Bruges](/__l5e/assets-v1/747b557d-3755-4d78-9c94-42f03e566ac7/property-musicsuites.webp) Guesthouse ### The Music Suites Four suites, each built around a music genre, on a leafy lane five minutes from the station. Book direct ](https://www.musicsuites.be) [View all accommodations](/onze-verblijven) More from us ## Our other addresses in Bruges Besides our places to stay we also run a bike rental, a museum and a waffle house. Discover them here. ![Happy Wheels rental bikes ready to ride in Bruges](/__l5e/assets-v1/49173345-03a8-462c-9cf2-7ee24e2e38f5/property-happywheels.webp) Bike rental ### Happy Wheels Italian bikes and e-bikes with GPS routes, from the canals to the coast. from €22 per day [Visit website](https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be) ![Het Torture Museum in de Oude Steen in Brugge](/assets/torture-museum-hero-BDm7AYbG.jpg) Museum ### Torture Museum Stap binnen in de 11e-eeuwse kerkers van de Oude Steen en ontdek de duistere geschiedenis van marteling en rechtspraak in middeleeuws Brugge. [Visit website](https://www.torturemuseum.be)[Read more](/blog/torture-museum-brugge) ![Versgebakken wafels bij The House of Waffles in Brugge](/assets/waffles-hero-C8zU9jjV.webp) Wafelhuis ### The House of Waffles Ontdek het hartverwarmende verhaal achter de beste wafels van de stad. Van oma's geheim recept met Belgisch bier tot een culinaire bestemming. 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