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.

Each Quarter has something to see and enjoy. For example, head to the Titanic Quarter to learn about the city’s shipbuilding history, most famous for building the ill-fated Titanic. The Cathedral Quarter is home to St Ann’s Cathedral, as well as quirky shops and restaurants, and gorgeous cobbled streets.  St George’s Market, held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday is one of Belfast city’s oldest attractions and a great spot for picking up souvenirs, fresh produce, accessories, clothing and more.

Belfast has plenty to enjoy with the kids. Head to the Ulster Museum for everything from dinosaurs and Egyptians to the history of the city, or for a sweet treat, Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory offers samples to try, as well as a range of fun workshops. HMS Caroline is a restored World War I ship with interactive exhibits and events running throughout the year. CS Lewis Square has statues celebrating some of the most popular characters from the Narnia books and Barnett Demesne park has plenty to help the little ones burn off some steam, including a playground, bike trails and jump parks.

Many of the most popular sights and landmarks are accessible for free. Ulster Museum, City Hall, St George’s Market and the Botanic Gardens are just a few examples of attractions you can enjoy cost-free.

Belfast city centre is a quick 5-10 minute train journey from the airport. The nearest station to Belfast airport is Sydenham, and the airport offers a free shuttle bus service from here to and from the terminal. The city centre is around five minutes’ drive from the airport, with taxis costing around £10.50. The Airport Express 600 Bus Service takes around 10 minutes, with buses every 30 minutes at peak times.

Yes, most of the major Belfast city centre sights can be reached on foot. And as one of the safest cities in the UK, you can expect to have no problem strolling around, even at night.

Yes, Uber is available in Belfast, as well as a selection of regulated taxi companies.

Giant’s Causeway is around 60 miles north of Belfast. You can expect a journey time of around three and a half hours by bus or train, or about an hour and 15 minutes by car.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.