Best Hotels in Belfast

Cathedral Quarter offers boutique hotels from £80-150 per night near restaurants and bars. Queen's Quarter has budget B&Bs from £45-70 and student-friendly hostels. Titanic Quarter provides modern hotels with harbour views but fewer dining options nearby.

We reviewed 8 hotels across Belfast's key neighbourhoods to help you pick.

Cathedral Quarter - best for Art enthusiasts, Nightlife lovers (mid-range)

Titanic Quarter - best for History buffs, Architecture enthusiasts (mid-range)

Queen's Quarter - best for Students, Culture seekers (budget)

City Centre - best for Business travellers, Shopping enthusiasts (mid-range)

Golden Mile - best for Food lovers, Entertainment seekers (mid-range)

Daily budget guide: Budget £35-50, Mid-range £70-100, Luxury £150+.

Budget

Vagabonds Hostel (University Quarter) - £18-45/night. Social hostel with common areas, kitchen facilities, and walking tours.

Premier Inn Belfast City Centre (City Centre) - £55-85/night. Reliable chain hotel with comfortable beds and family-friendly facilities.

Mid-Range

Europa Hotel (City Centre) - £110-160/night. Belfast's most central hotel with direct access to Great Victoria Street station.

Bullitt Hotel (City Centre) - £85-130/night. Tech-forward design hotel with smartphone room keys and digital concierge.

Malmaison Belfast (City Centre) - £95-140/night. Stylish converted warehouse with bold interiors and French brasserie dining.

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road (South Belfast) - £75-110/night. Modern hotel with good transport links and leisure facilities near Ulster Museum.

Luxury

Titanic Hotel Belfast (Titanic Quarter) - £140-220/night. Housed in the former Harland & Wolff headquarters where Titanic was designed.

Merchant Hotel (Cathedral Quarter) - £180-350/night. Victorian grandeur in a converted bank with Belfast's most opulent interiors.

Book early for May to September for warmest weather and longest days, though expect rain any time. July and August see most festivals and outdoor events. - this is peak season and prices rise.

Getting around: Metro bus single journey £2.20, day ticket £4.50.

Common mistake: Booking black taxi tours without checking if driver is licensed and knowledgeable