Must-see hotels in Counties Londonderry & Antrim

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Laurel Villa

    County Londonderry

    This welcoming B&B, in an elegant Victorian townhouse that's packed with character, is an excellent choice for fans of Seamus Heaney. It's located in…

  • 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…

  • Benone Tourist Complex

    County Londonderry

    Benone Tourist Complex, adjacent to Benone Strand, has sites for tents and caravans, as well as glamping huts, with a heater and kettle, sleeping up to…

  • 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…

  • Ballycastle Backpackers

    Ballycastle

    Overlooking the harbour, this small, homey terrace house has one six-bed dorm, a family room and a couple of twin and double rooms. There's a well…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • An Caislean Guesthouse

    Ballycastle

    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…

  • 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…

  • Portrush Townhouse

    Portrush

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

  • 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…

  • Cloneymore House

    Glens of Antrim

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Royal Court Hotel

    Portrush

    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…

  • Watertop Open Farm

    Ballycastle

    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…

  • Cullentra House

    Glens of Antrim

    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…

  • 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…

  • Cul-Erg House

    County Londonderry

    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…

  • Rick's Causeway Coast Hostel

    County Londonderry

    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…

  • Arkle House

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Located 2km northwest of the city centre, this grand Victorian house is set in private gardens and offers five large, lush bedrooms and a private kitchen…

  • Village B&B

    Glens of Antrim

    Right in the middle of town, the Village offers spotless rooms with private bathrooms and fireplaces, and huge hearty breakfasts (including a vegetarian…

  • Kinramer Cottage

    County Antrim

    Kinramer is a basic bunkhouse located on an organic farm, 5km west from the harbour (a one-hour walk) in a beautifully remote location; however it is…