Patershol Travel Guide

Ghent

Gravensteen featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek
Gravensteen which includes heritage architecture and a castle
Gravensteen featuring heritage architecture and a castle
Gravensteen featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements
Gravensteen which includes château or palace and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Gravensteen featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Gravensteen Castle

One of the only remaining medieval castles in Flanders, this historic fortress provides a fascinating insight into the weaponry, culture, and drama of Ghent’s past.

Gravensteen Castle
Ghent featuring heritage architecture

Kraanlei

Find out about the history of Ghent with a stop at Kraanlei. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Kraanlei
Saint Bavo Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Saint Bavo Cathedral

One of the iconic Three Towers of Ghent, this historic cathedral is known for its outstanding collection of art.

Saint Bavo Cathedral
Ghent Town Hall featuring an administrative building, interior views and heritage architecture

Ghent Town Hall

See one of the city’s most unusual landmarks, a striking building constructed over the course of almost four centuries.

Ghent Town Hall
Citadel Park which includes a statue or sculpture, a garden and heritage architecture

Citadel Park

This popular public park is among the most important green spaces in the city, home to pleasant paths and several unique museums.

Citadel Park
Belfry of Ghent which includes a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Belfry of Ghent

Visit one of Ghent’s most famous attractions, an imposing tower that defines the city’s skyline and symbolizes its independence.

Belfry of Ghent

Things to do

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

฿379
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

฿113
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

฿588
per adult
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway
Urban Escape Game in Ghent

Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

฿758
per traveller
Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

฿4,740
per adult
Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent
Explore Ghent in 60 minutes with Local

Explore Ghent in 60 minutes with Local

฿5,991
per adult
Explore Ghent in 60 minutes with Local
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Top hotels in Patershol

Hotel Harmony

Hotel Harmony

4 out of 5
Kraanlei 37, Ghent
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (590 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and in perfect location to explore ghent and belogum. Staff were lovely with our 5 month old and provided cot. Would highly recommend for staying in ghent"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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Hotel Harmony
Boutique hotel Nonam

Boutique hotel Nonam

Sluizekenkaai, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions House of Alijn and Big Cannon are located nearby.
"Wanted to stay central and the hotel is right on the edge of old town has a popular restaurant in the hotel Room was a converted loft"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

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Boutique hotel Nonam
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is ฿4,522 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿4,522
฿5,055 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (545 reviews)
"No public transportation during weekend"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
The price is ฿3,179 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,179
฿3,632 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (946 reviews)
"The B&B Hotel Gent Centrum was perfect. It was very clean, in a safe area that was in a nice central location."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 2, Ghent, East Flanders
The price is ฿3,356 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,356
฿3,819 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
"Property was good great location but something i was never experienced in other hotels in other countries was to pay for parking. I think you cross the line"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is ฿3,159 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,159
฿3,612 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (518 reviews)
2 nights away.
"Good location for easy walking to town for shopping, eating and looking around the character buildings."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Patershol

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Sluizeken

Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles and Friday Market Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sluizeken
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Graslei and Korenlei

If you're spending some time in Graslei and Korenlei, Korenmarkt Square and St. Michael's Bridge are top sights worth seeing.

Graslei and Korenlei
Ghent Town Hall featuring street scenes, a sunset and an administrative building

Ghent City Centre

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

Historical sites, cafes and museums are some highlights of Ghent City Centre. Make a stop by Belfry of Ghent or St. Nicholas' Church while you're exploring.

Ghent City Centre
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Heilig Kerst

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the theatres in Heilig Kerst, and World of Kina: The Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Heilig Kerst
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Red Light District

While there might not be top attractions in Red Light District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Glass Alley and Protestant Church - Gent Centrum.

Red Light District
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St. Macharius

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Unique features of St. Macharius include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by St. Bavo's Abbey or Pius X Chapel while you're exploring the area.

St. Macharius

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