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

฿376
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

฿583
per adult
Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

฿112
per adult
Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Escape The City Gent City Walk With Puzzles

Escape The City Gent City Walk With Puzzles

฿1,126
per traveller
Escape The City Gent City Walk With Puzzles
Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

฿4,699
per adult
Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent
Ghent Beer and Sightseeing Adventure

Ghent Beer and Sightseeing Adventure

฿3,345
per adult
Ghent Beer and Sightseeing Adventure
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Top hotels in Patershol

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
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! (599 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in a wonderful location. The room was large and very comfortable. Staff were excellent. It’s an old classic building so you could here a little noise from the rooms above."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

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Hotel Harmony
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is ฿4,575 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,575
฿5,113 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (600 reviews)
"Property clean and staff excellent. Approach to hotel felt like an industrial estate and view from window the same. Car is necessary to go into town. Lighting in dining room too dark at breakfast, and not enough light in room for reading. Good car parking (surface and underground) at a reasonable ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 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 ฿3,530 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,530
฿4,004 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Ideal place to stay for visiting Ghent."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent

4.5 out of 5
Hoogstraat 36, Ghent
The price is ฿4,589 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,589
฿5,127 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was great. Well located."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is ฿3,336 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,336
฿3,799 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (547 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Lovely apartment right in the centre of Ghent. All cooking facilities if required. A great location because the public car park is just opposite the property"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Getaway Studios Gent
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Other neighbourhoods around Patershol

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Sluizeken

Sluizeken might not have many top sights, but Monastery of the Augustinian Fathers and Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles 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 Masons' Guild Hall or Belfry of Ghent 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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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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Zuid

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Zuid. You might want to make time for a stop at Ghent Public Library or Ghent South Shopping Center.

Zuid

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