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
Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent

AU$224
per adult
Private Chocolate Experience in Ghent
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
welcome to the chocolate workshop!

Chocolate history workshop: the Ghent historical experience

AU$123
per adult
Chocolate history workshop: the Ghent historical experience
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
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Our pick of the best Patershol Hotel Deals

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! (596 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
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
Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 out of 5
Akkerhage 10, Ghent
The price is AU$243 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$243
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (565 reviews)
"The hotel is excellent. The room was very good with a comfortable bed and breakfast is amazing. The only downside is that the bus does not run at the weekend so it is a 15 min walk to the tram stop at the hospital."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Gent
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

3 out of 5
Voldersstraat 17, Ghent
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$174 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$174
31 Aug - 1 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! (981 reviews)
"Very convenient"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum
ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort

Kleindokkaai 27, Ghent, BE
The price is AU$121 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$121
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ghent. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (892 reviews)
"Great, modern hotel with all the amenities close by. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

ibis budget Gent Centrum Dampoort
Getaway Studios Gent

Getaway Studios Gent

2 Seminariestraat, Ghent
The price is AU$163 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$163
7 Sept - 8 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! (529 reviews)
"I really enjoyed our three nights at Getaway. First, it was easy to get to from Gint Saint Peters and also from Gent Dampoort train stations. It was really quiet our whole stay and the kitchenette was helpful. The place is really close to downtown and we got a lot of walking in to all the sites in ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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 Big Cannon 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 Belfry of Ghent or St. Nicholas' Church 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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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(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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