Hotels in Belfast city centre

Belfast city is well-known for being the birthplace of the Titanic, which was built in the local shipyard here. It also has some renown for the historic violence and struggles during The Troubles, which are honoured with murals, museums and monuments throughout the city. But there’s plenty more to enjoy and experience within the city, from fantastic Belfast nightlife and entertainment, green spacious parks, museums and historic buildings to explore and enjoy. 

Belfast is split into seven Quarters, the: Cathedral Quarter, Titanic Quarter, Linen Quarter, Market Quarter, Smithfield and Union Quarter, and Queens Quarter. Each offers its own scene of architectural delights, multi-cultural arts, buzzing nightlife and fantastic dining opportunities.

Several of the city’s Quarters are considered to be central, although there’s no specific border to show the city centre. Belfast Town Hall in the Cathedral Quarter, just west of the River Lagan on Donegall Square, is often used to pinpoint the precise centre of Belfast, and from here you can easily explore many of the city’s wonderful landmarks, shops, restaurants and experiences.

Yes, Belfast is a very safe city, with an extremely low crime rating. As with any city, we always recommend staying aware of your safety when out and about, particularly at night, but the city centre in particular is a welcoming and relatively risk-free area to enjoy. Whilst Belfast has experienced some disruptions in the past, such as The Troubles, these are now a part of the city’s rich history and the city is safe for visitors from all over the world. 

Belfast is an excellent destination for trying a range of Northern Irish specialties. A break in Belfast wouldn’t be complete without enjoying an Ulster Fry – a hearty breakfast of sausages, streaky bacon, eggs and tomatoes with griddle-baked soda farls (Irish soda bread) and potato bread. The city is also famous for its fresh local seafood, which can be enjoyed at the markets and restaurants. Most pubs will serve traditional dishes like Irish stew or steak and Guinness pie, so you’ll be spoiled for choice when dining out.

As Northern Ireland is part of the UK, you can expect to spend pounds sterling throughout Belfast. Even though the southern parts of Ireland use the Euro, it’s unlikely anywhere in the city centre will accept these.