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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • Whitepark House

    County Antrim

    A beautifully restored 18th-century house overlooking White Park Bay, this B&B has traditional features such as antique furniture and a peat fire…

  • Grand Central

    Belfast

    There are impressive views from the upper floors of this vast, 23-storey hotel – the most expensive hotel to be built in Northern Ireland – which opened…

  • Dobbins Inn Hotel

    County Antrim

    In the centre of the old town, Dobbin's is a friendly and informal place with 15 small and creaky-floored but comfortable rooms (one of them supposedly…

  • Armagh City Hotel

    Counties Down & Armagh

    What this immense 120-room contemporary hotel lacks in character, it makes up for in amenities: a state-of-the-art leisure centre with a gym, steam room…

  • Causeway Hotel

    County Antrim

    On the cliffs above the Giant's Causeway, this 28-room National Trust–owned hotel is an ideal base for exploring the coast early or late in the day…

  • Rathlin Glamping

    County Antrim

    Located a 10-minute walk south of the harbour, these four, neat glamping pods looking directly out to the ocean come equipped with attached bathrooms and…

  • Malmaison Hotel

    Belfast

    Housed in a pair of beautifully restored Italianate warehouses (originally built for rival firms in the 1850s), the Malmaison is a luxurious haven of king…

  • Europa Hotel

    Belfast

    Next door to the Grand Opera House and opposite the Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast's most famous hotel – and at one time Europe's most bombed – has seen…

  • Bushmills Hostel

    County Antrim

    Just off the Diamond in the centre of town, this modern, purpose-built hostel has mostly four- to six-bed dorms, all with attached bathrooms. There's also…

  • Whitepark Bay Hostel

    County Antrim

    Near the west end of White Park Bay, this modern, purpose-built hostel has mostly four-bed dorms, plus twin rooms with TV, all with private bathroom. The…

  • Sheep Island View Hostel

    County Antrim

    This family-run independent hostel offers dorm and basic rooms with private bathrooms. There's a kitchen and laundry, and a village store nearby. It's on…

  • Benedicts

    Belfast

    On Bradbury Pl, Benedicts is a style-conscious hotel that attracts a party set. The rooms, complete with Egyptian cotton sheets and duck-feather bedding,…

  • Crescent Town House

    Belfast

    The Crescent is an elegant Victorian townhouse with its finger on the pulse of the city's party zone. Rooms are spacious, but the hotel's location right…

  • Tara Lodge

    Belfast

    In a great location on a quiet side street just a few paces from the buzz of Botanic Ave, this guesthouse feels more like a boutique hotel with its clean…

  • Rathlin Island Hostel

    County Antrim

    Just a five-minute walk south of the harbour, Rathlin Island Hostel has five simple but bright rooms with four to 12 beds, with the option to book each as…

  • Armagh Hostel

    Counties Down & Armagh

    This modern, purpose-built hostel near the St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral has six small but comfortable twin rooms, two family rooms and 10…

  • Shipquay Hotel

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Housed in a historic building – a former bank dating from 1895 – this contemporary boutique hotel is located right in the middle of town, close to the…

  • Malone Lodge Hotel

    Belfast

    The centrepiece of a tree-lined Victorian terrace, Malone Lodge has large, comfortable rooms with elegantly understated decor, good breakfasts and…

  • Belfast Youth Hostel

    Belfast

    Handy amenities at this big, bright HI (Hostelling International) hostel include laundry facilities, secure on-site parking, 24-hour reception (with no…

  • Hostel Connect

    Derry (Londonderry)

    This bright, centrally located hostel offers small but neat doubles and twins as well as six-, nine- and 15-bed dorms with wooden bunks. There's a big…

  • Fitzwilliam Hotel

    Belfast

    In a convenient, central location, the Fitzwilliam strikes all the right style notes with its use of designer fabrics, cool colours and mood lighting…

  • Seven Houses

    Counties Down & Armagh

    This lovely B&B in a central location has two bright rooms with period features and a one-bedroom apartment with a small kitchen and dining area. On the…

  • Botanical Backpackers

    Belfast

    This hostel, set in a quiet terraced house in the university area, has a kitchen and small backyard. Cheery yellow paint and a friendly crowd make it more…

  • Saddler's House

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Centrally located within a five-minute walk of the walled city, this friendly B&B is set in a lovely Victorian townhouse. All seven rooms have private…

  • Coolnagrock B&B

    County Antrim

    Views stretch across the sea to the Mull of Kintyre from this well-appointed guesthouse in the eastern part of the island. It's a 15-minute walk from the…

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