Must-see hotels in Northern Ireland

  • Titanic Hotel Belfast

    Belfast

    The Titanic Hotel is a spectacular addition to Belfast's sleeping scene. Located in the Harland & Wolff shipping company's old headquarters, it pays…

  • Finn Lough

    County Fermanagh

    On the mainland shore overlooking Boa Island is this wonderful complex with a range of luxurious accommodation and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The…

  • Old Inn

    County Down

    In the quaint little village of Crawfordsburn, 3km west of Bangor on the B20, the 1614-established Old Inn claims to be Ireland’s oldest hotel. Its…

  • Ballyeamon Barn

    Glens of Antrim

    Run by professional storyteller Liz Weir, this whitewashed barn has hostel accommodation for hikers and hosts regular sessions of traditional Irish music,…

  • Merchant Hotel

    Belfast

    Belfast's most flamboyant hotel occupies the palatial former Ulster Bank head office. Rooms are individually decorated with a fabulous fusion of…

  • Galgorm Resort & Spa

    County Antrim

    About 6km west of Ballymena in a pretty spot overlooking the River Main is the Galgorm. Accommodation is in pleasant, classically decorated rooms, suites…

  • Tullylagan Country House

    Counties Fermanagh & Tyrone

    Set amid beautiful riverside gardens, the ivy-clad Tullylagan has a Victorian country-manor feel, with gilt-framed mirrors, polished wooden floors and…

  • Portaferry Hotel

    County Down

    Converted from a row of 18th-century terrace houses, this charming seafront hotel has an elegant, Georgian look to its rooms. Each is individually…

  • Enniskeen Country House

    County Down

    In a stately 19th-century stone manor house 2km northwest of Newcastle, delightfully old-fashioned Enniskeen has a dozen period-furnished rooms, most with…

  • Rayanne House

    Belfast

    Just 100m from Holywood Golf Club, this gorgeous 1883 manor house has exquisite rooms – some with balconies and views of Belfast Lough – including a Rory…

  • Cairn Bay Lodge

    County Down

    Set amid beautiful gardens, this lovely seaside villa exudes Edwardian elegance with its oak-panelled lounge and dining room serving superb gourmet…

  • Bishop's Gate Hotel

    Derry (Londonderry)

    The former Northern Counties gentleman's club has been transformed into a stylish 30-room hotel located within Derry's city walls. Rooms combine period…

  • Global Village Backpackers

    Belfast

    In a 19th-century brick terrace house close to Queen's University, Global Village combines period fireplaces and stained-glass windows with bright wall…

  • Saltwater House

    County Londonderry

    More like a boutique hotel than a B&B, Saltwater House has four beautiful wooden-shuttered rooms with pale grey and blue hues, bike rental and an ocean…

  • Shola Coach House

    Portrush

    Housed in a converted stable block dating from 1840, this luxurious B&B has four gorgeous guest rooms and a stylish lounge with wooden beams and a…

  • Merchant's House

    Derry (Londonderry)

    This historic, Georgian-style townhouse is a gem of a B&B. It has an elegant lounge and dining room with marble fireplaces and antique furniture, TV,…

  • Shoreline

    County Down

    Birdwatchers will be in heaven at this B&B situated on the shore of Strangford Lough. Beside a wood-burning stove, huge windows offer views of the water…

  • Portrush Holiday Hostel

    Portrush

    Just a few minutes' walk from both beach and harbour, this popular hostel is set in a Victorian terrace house, and feels cosy rather than cramped. Rooms…

  • Ten Square

    Belfast

    A former bank building houses an opulent 131-room hotel, full of contemporary local art and designer touches. Rooms in the original building have a…

  • Dufferin Coaching Inn

    County Down

    The comfortable lounge in this lovely Georgian house was once Killyleagh's village bank – the manager's office in the corner now houses a little library…

  • Mourne Lodge

    County Down

    This purpose-built 31-bed hostel offers bright and appealing budget accommodation. As well as a self-catering kitchen and barbecue patio, there's a…

  • Water's Edge Glenarm

    Glens of Antrim

    In a beautifully renovated former police station, Water's Edge has three spacious rooms decorated in beachy blues and whites, with handwoven bed quilts…

  • Manor House

    County Antrim

    Rathlin's 18th-century manor house has been fully renovated and transformed into a stylish 11-room guesthouse with stunning views across Church Bay. Rooms…

  • Bullitt Hotel

    Belfast

    The Bullitt is a haven for the hip, with super-fast wi-fi, smart TVs, an espresso bar, restaurant and two bars – there's even Bullitt beer on tap…

  • Hutt Hostel

    County Down

    A frisbee's throw from the beach in a renovated Victorian townhouse, the 40-bed Hutt has super amenities including a sociable common room with open…

  • Villa Farmhouse

    Glens of Antrim

    This lovely old whitewashed farmhouse is set on a hillside 1km north of Cushendun, with great views over the bay and the warm atmosphere of a family home,…

  • Vagabonds

    Belfast

    Comfy bunks, lockable luggage baskets, private shower cubicles, a beer garden, a pool table and a relaxed atmosphere are what you get at one of Belfast's…

  • Watermill Lodge

    County Fermanagh

    A secluded lakeside setting makes for a peaceful night's rest in one of the seven lake-view guest rooms here. It's next to the excellent thatch-roofed…

  • Mullaghmore House

    Counties Fermanagh & Tyrone

    Offering affordable country-house charm, this beautifully restored Georgian house has a period mahogany-panelled library, an orangery and a full-sized…

  • Flint

    Belfast

    With smart TVs, super-fast wi-fi and paired-back interior styling, the Flint is a hotel designed to meet the needs of the modern millennial. Each suite…

  • Beech Hill Country House

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Secluded in a picturesque patch of woodland 4.3km southeast of Derry, this wonderfully atmospheric 18th-century manor house is surrounded by magnificent…

  • Rostrevor Inn

    County Down

    The Rostrevor Inn's seven modern rooms are a comfortable place to rest your head after a night of traditional or folk music in the inn's Crawford's Bar;…

  • Pier 36

    County Down

    An excellent pub with comfortable B&B rooms upstairs and a red-brick and terracotta-tiled restaurant at the back, dominated by a yellow Rayburn stove that…

  • Old Rectory

    Belfast

    A lovely Victorian house with lots of original stained glass, this former rectory has spacious bedrooms, a comfortable drawing room, and fancy breakfasts …

  • Fortwilliam Country House

    County Down

    The Fortwilliam's four luxurious rooms include the Victorian room, with rose wallpaper, a huge antique mahogany wardrobe and a view over the garden…

  • Killyhevlin Hotel

    County Fermanagh

    The luxurious Killyhelvin occupies an idyllic setting overlooking Upper Lough Erne, 1.5km south of Enniskillen on the road to Maguiresbridge. Many of its…

  • Enniskillen Hotel

    County Fermanagh

    Enniskillen's newest hotel has contemporary decor and a central location. Rooms are on the snug side but are nonetheless comfortable and stylish, with a…

  • Downhill Beach House

    County Londonderry

    Tucked beneath the sea cliffs overlooking the beach, this beautifully restored late-19th-century house offers comfortable accommodation in seven-bed dorms…

  • Strand House

    County Londonderry

    This smart, eight-bed property, located a short walk west of town near Portstewart Strand, has welcoming hosts, bright modern rooms and top-notch…

  • Bushmills Inn Hotel

    County Antrim

    The Bushmills Inn is an old coaching inn dating to around 1608, complete with peat fires, gas lamps, a secret library and a round tower. The old part of…

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