Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
$$ Belfast Holiday Inn Express
is a 10-minute walk east of Queen's University. Even
though it's not as central as other hotels, its 114 refurbished rooms offer a good value
(Db-£69-79, better deals online, kids free, elevator, by Botanic Station at 106A University
Street, parking, tel. 028/9031-1909,
www.exhi-belfast.com
,
mail@exhi-belfast.com
)
.
Sleep Code
(£1 = about $1.60; country code: 44, area code: 028)
To call Belfast from the Republic of Ireland, dial 048 before the local 8-digit num-
ber.
S
= Single,
D
= Double/Twin,
T
= Triple,
Q
= Quad,
b
= bathroom,
s
= shower
only. Unless otherwise noted, breakfast is included and credit cards are accepted.
To help you easily sort through these listings, I've divided the rooms into three
categories, based on the price for a double room with bath:
$$$
Higher Priced
—Most rooms £90 or more.
$$
Moderately Priced
—Most rooms between £60-90.
$
Lower Priced
—Most rooms £60 or less.
Prices can change without notice; verify the hotel's current rates online or by
email. For the best prices, always book direct.
$$ Benedicts Hotel
has 32 rooms in a good location at the northern fringe of the
Queen's University district. Its popular bar is a maze of polished wood and can be
loud on weekend nights (Sb-£50-70, Db-£69-90, elevator, 7-21 Bradbury Place, tel. 028/
9059-1999,
www.benedictshotel.co.uk
,
info@benedictshotel.co.uk
)
.
$$ Ibis Belfast Queens Quarter,
part of a major European hotel chain, has 56 practical
rooms in a convenient location. It's a great deal if you're not looking for cozy character
(Db-£55-70, better deals online, breakfast-£7, elevator, a block north of Queen's
University at 75 University Street, tel. 028/9033-3366,
www.ibis-belfast.co.uk
).
$ Belfast International City Hostel
is big and creatively run, and provides the best
value among Belfast's hostels. It has 200 beds in single and double rooms along with
dorms, and is located near Botanic Station, in the heart of the lively university district.
Features include free lockers, elevator, baggage storage, pay guest computer, pay Wi-Fi,
kitchen, self-serve laundry (£4), a cheap breakfast-only cafeteria, 24-hour reception, and
