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Brugge: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders, in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located in the northwest of the country, and is the sixth most populous city in Belgium.

Bruges · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityBrugge+8°CClear night · sunrise 07:42 AMupdated 06:20 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map49
Exchange rate€0.89per 1 $EUR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Brugge in pictures19 photos · 7 places
Belfry of Bruges
Vandevorst, Kris · cc-by-4.0 · Jun 17, 2009
Bruges City Hall
Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Oct 23, 2019
Bruges City Hall
Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Oct 23, 2019
Rozenhoedkaai
Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Oct 23, 2019

Getting there and staying

No free-housing hosts here yet — the nearest city with them:

Paris5,030 hosts · 3 hr 30 min
2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Additional information on demonstrations and strikes (Safety and security).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
  • terrorism
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Exercise increased caution in Belgium due to crime , terrorism , and unrest . Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Belgium. Visit the U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Ostend-Bruges International Airport OST25 km from the centre
Lille Airport LIL72 km from the centre
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) ANR87 km from the centre

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