Patershol

Ghent, Belgium

A tangle of narrow medieval streets that form Ghent's traditional restaurant quarter, dense with Belgian kitchens.

Places in Patershol

Amadeus Gent 1 A long-running Patershol address serving authentic Belgian cuisine, particularly known for its all-you-can-eat spare ribs.

Best time to visit: April to June and September bring mild weather for walking the canals and Citadel Park. The Gentse Feesten in July brings a ten-day street festival, worth timing a visit around if crowds don't bother you.
Getting around: Ghent's compact centre is best explored on foot or by bike, with an extensive tram network covering the wider city. A tram stop near Villa Emma makes the Zuid district easy to reach from the centre.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Dutch. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: The area around Brabantdam and the old post office building has become a dense hub of contemporary restaurants, alongside a continuing wave of craft-beer-focused bars.

Zuid — A creative, youthful district with stylish budget-friendly stays and colourful independent boutiques.
Vrijdagmarkt — A historic market square popular with shoppers, lined with independent stores and quiet guesthouses.