Must-see hotels in Northern Ireland

  • B
    Belfast Youth Hostel

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

  • H
    Hostel Connect

    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…

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    Royal Court Hotel

    Overlooking Whiterocks beach and Royal Portrush Golf Club 3.5km east of Portrush town centre is this well-run, traditional hotel in a spectacular location…

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    Cuan

    You can't miss the Cuan and its sage-green facade, just around the corner from the ferry slip, or the warm welcome from husband-and-wife managers Peter…

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    Watertop Open Farm

    About 10km east of Ballycastle on the road to Cushendun, family favourite Watertop is based at a working farm and activity centre (open 11am to 5.30pm…

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    Fitzwilliam Hotel

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

  • S
    Seven Houses

    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…

  • A
    An Creagán Cottages

    An Creagán's eight modern, self-catering cottages have an idyllic setting near nature trails in the foothills of the Sperrins. Each one comes fully…

  • B
    Botanical Backpackers

    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…

  • C
    Cullentra House

    This modern bungalow sits high above the village, offering good views of the craggy Antrim coast. The three rooms are spacious and comfy, and the…

  • C
    Castle Archdale Caravan Park

    This attractive, tree-sheltered site in Castle Archdale Country Park is dominated by on-site caravans, but has pitches for tents and good facilities,…

  • C
    Castle Ward Caravan Park

    The caravan park at Castle Ward Estate has pitches for tents and caravans as well as basic glamping huts (bring your own camping equipment and bedding,…

  • S
    Saddler's House

    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…

  • C
    Coolnagrock B&B

    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…

  • C
    Cul-Erg House

    Warm and welcoming, this family-run B&B inside a modern terrace house is just a couple of minutes' walk from the Promenade in a quiet cul-de-sac. There is…

  • R
    Rick's Causeway Coast Hostel

    This neat terrace house just northeast of the harbour has spacious four-, six- and eight-bed dorms plus a double room, and good power showers. It has its…

  • C
    Crom Campsite

    Camping is available in the peaceful grounds of the National Trust's Crom Estate. Book well in advance for glamping huts, which sleep two adults and up to…

  • A
    All Seasons B&B

    Away from the centre, but right on the buzzy Lisburn Rd, All Seasons is a red-brick villa with bright, colourful bedrooms, modern bathrooms, a stylish…

  • W
    Whistledown Hotel

    In a superb waterfront setting, the Whistledown has 21 stylish bedrooms with cherry and pistachio crushed-velvet trimmings, large flat-screen TVs and…

  • E
    Ennislare House

    Just 300m north of Bangor train station, this lovely Victorian townhouse has big, bright rooms, stylish decor and a friendly owner who can't do enough to…