Overview
Patershol is one of Ghent's oldest residential quarters, located just behind Gravensteen Castle, with narrow cobblestone lanes and medieval buildings beautifully preserved. Once home to leather workers, it has reinvented itself as Ghent's most charming dining quarter, with hidden restaurants, bistros, and wine bars tucked into every alley. It's more frequented by locals than tourists, offering an authentic taste of Ghent.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours.
Travel Tips
Walk behind Gravensteen Castle to reach Patershol. Dining here in the evening is far more satisfying than eating at tourist-facing restaurants.
Hotels near Patershol
Hotels and guesthouses in Ghent, Patershol, Ghent
Other attractions in Ghent
St. Bavo's Cathedral
Belgium's signature cathedral, home of the Van Eyck brothers' Ghent Altarpiece.
Gravensteen Castle
The medieval Castle of the Counts of Flanders, standing right in the city center.
Graslei
Ghent's most beautiful canal-side street, lined with medieval guild houses.
St Michael's Bridge
The photo spot where you can see Ghent's three towers (St. Bavo's, the Belfry, and St. Nicholas) in one view.
Belfry of Ghent
A 91m UNESCO World Heritage belfry — an elevator takes you to the observation deck.
St. Nicholas' Church
A beautiful 13th-century Scheldt Gothic church — one of Ghent's oldest.
Design Museum Gent
A museum in an 18th-century mansion exploring Belgian design history and contemporary design.