Must-see hotels in Northern Ireland

  • A
    Anna's House B&B

    Just west of Lisbane, Anna's is a spacious, ecofriendly country house with views over a lake from a glass-walled extension complete with grand piano. The…

  • W
    Whitepark Bay Hostel

    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…

  • B
    Bushmills Hostel

    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…

  • A
    An Caislean Guesthouse

    Originally two guesthouses, now linked by a covered walkway, An Caislean has a large guest lounge and a warm and welcoming family atmosphere. Rooms are…

  • S
    Sheep Island View Hostel

    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…

  • G
    Grange Lodge

    The five-room Grange is a period gem set on its own 8-hectare grounds. Parts of the antique-packed house date from 1698, though most are Georgian with…

  • P
    Portrush Townhouse

    Billing itself as a boutique hostel, this centrally located townhouse has a few luxury touches – quality mattresses and bed linen, polished wood floors,…

  • B
    Benedicts

    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,…

  • C
    Crescent Town House

    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…

  • T
    Tollymore Forest Park

    Many of Newcastle's camping sites are for caravans only; the nearest place you can pitch a tent is here amid the attractive scenery of Tollymore Forest…

  • R
    Rooms at Rue

    Centrally located right on Omagh's Main St, Rooms at Rue has 13 modern rooms decorated with a plush cream and purple colour scheme, and exceptionally…

  • O
    Old Schoolhouse Inn

    Just south of Castle Espie, the 1929 Old Schoolhouse Inn has eight comfortable rooms, each named for a former US president, and a sociable guest lounge…

  • T
    Tara Lodge

    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…

  • M
    Meelmore Lodge

    On the northern slopes of the Mournes, 5km west of Bryansford village, wonderfully remote Meelmore has a cosy lounge and kitchen, two four-bunk dorms, a…

  • R
    Rathlin Island Hostel

    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…

  • S
    Slieve Donard Resort & Spa

    Established in 1897, the Slieve Donard is a magnificent Victorian red-brick pile on 2.5 hectares of beachfront land, with several restaurants and a fancy…

  • A
    Armagh Hostel

    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…

  • C
    Cloneymore House

    A traditional family B&B on the B92 road 500m southwest of Cushendun, Cloneymore has three spacious and spotless rooms named after Irish and Scottish…

  • S
    Shipquay Hotel

    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…

  • M
    Malone Lodge Hotel

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