Bruges' main shopping streets are between Markt Square and the old city gates. The main shopping street is Steenstraat, located behind the Belfort (belfry) on the Markt. Many of the international brand high-street names can be found here. Nearby Wollestraat caters for the tourists with numerous shops selling lace, beers, gifts and designer clothes.

In the centre there are also a number of shopping galleries, such as: Zilverpand (Zuidzandstraat), Ter Steeghere (Burg), and De Gouden Boom (Hallestraat).

The main supermarkets are situated just outside the city centre and are generally open from 9am till 8pm.