Patershol Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Gravensteen showing château or palace, a river or creek and street scenes

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 which includes 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 elements, 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 which includes heritage architecture, an administrative building and interior views

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 featuring a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a park

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 featuring heritage architecture, modern architecture and a city

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

Activities

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

AU$18
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

AU$5
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

AU$54
per traveller
Escape The City Gent City Walk With Puzzles
Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

AU$223
per adult
Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent
Ghent Beer and Sightseeing Adventure

Ghent Beer and Sightseeing Adventure

AU$159
per adult
Ghent Beer and Sightseeing Adventure
Urban Escape Game in Ghent

Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

AU$36
per traveller
Discover Ghent while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
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Our pick of the best Patershol Hotel Deals

Boutique hotel Nonam

Boutique hotel Nonam

Sluizekenkaai, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest
Stay at this hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (598 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 AU$240 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$240
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (596 reviews)
"The room service food at night was terrible for such a great hotel.. the room was fantastic. The hotel is amazing…. but the room service food at night was literally like microwave food. So disappointed taste like cardboard! Apart from this, it was fantastic stay"

Reviewed on 3 Sep. 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 AU$189 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$189
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Exelent place, really close to everything"

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 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 AU$242 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$242
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Great service and clean room with nice spa"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is AU$203 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$203
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (543 reviews)
"Amazing building. Air con could use a few steroids but apartvfrom that awesome. Short walk to trams and coffee"

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 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 showing an administrative building, street scenes and heritage architecture

Ghent City Centre

4.5/5(3 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

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(1 area review)

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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