upgraded rooms add minifridges, nespresso machines and city views. cooked breakfast and parking are complimentary. set in a redbrick townhouse on a residential road, this laid-back hotel is a 3-minute walk from botanic train station, a mile from belfast city hall and 3 miles from the titanic belfast interactive museum. relaxed rooms with oak furniture feature flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Belfast International Airport 29 min
SS Nomadic (10 min) Maritime museum aboard the storied ship built to carry 1st- & 2nd-class passengers to the Titanic. Grand Opera House (8 min) Imposing, restored 1895 theatre and opera venue staging touring musicals, comedy, dance and drama. Saint Anne’s Cathedral (8 min) Spireless edifice, consecrated in 1904, with a war memorial facade and Church of Ireland services. The Big Fish (7 min) Ceramic fish sculpture with pictures & text on Belfast's history, including some by kids. Ormeau Park (4 min) Public park popular for soccer and tennis, with eco trails, 2 bowling greens and a playground. Titanic's Dock And Pump House (14 min) Science park attraction displaying the Titanic's departure site, with tours, cafe and souvenir shop. St George's Market (11 min) Colourful 19th-century market, active Friday to Sunday for fruit, flowers, fish, fashion and crafts. Carrickfergus Castle (23 min) Striking castle besieged in turn by the Scots, Irish, English and French, with visitor centre. Peace Wall Belfast (9 min) Section of wall erected to quell Northern Irish conflict, now a repository for art & messages. Titanic Belfast (11 min) Hands-on displays, including dark ride, underwater exploration theatre and re-created decks/cabins. The MAC (8 min) Arts performances from comedy to dance, plus talks and workshops in a contemporary culture centre. Belfast City Hall (12 min) In addition to city offices, this ornate 1906 building has a cafe, public art & a Titanic garden. Parliament Buildings (18 min) Home of legislative body Northern Ireland Assembly, opened in 1921 & open for guided tours. Belfast Castle (17 min) Castle within country park, with adventure playground, visitor centre, antiques shop and restaurant. W5 (10 min) Interactive science centre with climbing & robot attractions, plus temporary exhibits & daily demos. |