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Gr8 Hostel at The Mount

Belfast

Set in Belfast and with The Waterfront Hall reachable within 1.1 km, Gr8 Hostel at The Mount offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 2.7 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall, 2.8 km from St. Annes Cathedral Belfast and 3.5 km from Ulster Museum. Botanic Gardens Belfast is 3.9 km from the hostel and St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is 4.4 km away. Clean, modern and with excellent kitchen and laundry facilities. I was warmly greeted by the lovely owner. I suffered a minor injury whilst there (my own fault) and both staff and other guests couldn't have been more helpful.

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9.6
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Aunty Katie's House, NI Tourist Board Certified & located on the main Oldpark Road to Belfast, with Free Continental Breakfast & Free Ultra Fast SKY internet, free SKY Sports & free SKY Cinema, Self-check in after 10pm GMT

Belfast

All guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower and a desk. The hostel features some units with city views, and all rooms include a kettle. All rooms at Aunty Katie's House, NI Tourist Board Certified & located on the main Oldpark Road to Belfast, with Free Continental Breakfast & Free Ultra Fast SKY internet, free SKY Sports & free SKY Cinema, Self-check in after 10pm GMT are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. We stayed two nights. Very nice house. Cosy like our own home. It's clean. The landlord is nice. Satisfied

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9.7
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

Vagabonds Hostel

Queens Quarter, Belfast

Conveniently set in the Queens Quarter district of Belfast, Vagabonds Hostel is located 200 metres from The Belfast Empire Music Hall, 1.9 km from The Waterfront Hall and 3.4 km from SSE Arena. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. Botanic Gardens Belfast is 1 km from the hostel and St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is 2.2 km away. Clean bathrooms, comfortable beds, and warm staffs! Everyone is so nice here and I was like living with friends instead of traveling alone.

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8.2
Very Good
2,660 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Botanic Avenue Hostel less than a mile from the City Centre

Belfast

Set within 3.2 km of SSE Arena and 4.9 km of Titanic Belfast, Botanic Avenue Hostel less than a mile from the City Centre provides rooms in Belfast. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from The Belfast Empire Music Hall. Everything! Location, very clean, staff were very kind and helpful. Train station was very close, you had bars and restaurant around. Can walk to the city center or take the bus.

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8.7
Excellent
244 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Aunt Rachel's Barn Hostel

Bushmills

Located in Bushmills, 3.8 km from Giants Causeway, Aunt Rachel's Barn Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 3.7 km from Giants Causeway visitors centre, 3.8 km from Hezlett House and 7.2 km from Dunluce Castle. Royal Portrush Golf Course is 11 km from the hostel and Mountsandel Fort is 20 km away. Location bang on 4 giant causeway Staff lovely Room & facility’s were immaculate & quality of bedding was better than my own

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8
Very Good
428 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

Slemish Barn Hostel

Ballymena

Set in Ballymena, 44 km from SSE Arena, Slemish Barn Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 44 km from The Waterfront Hall, 45 km from Titanic Belfast and 46 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. Great location, very comfortable and friendly owner. We felt there like at home and agreed we would love to stay there much longer. Thank you!

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8.9
Excellent
120 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Belfast International Youth Hostel

Belfast

Belfast International Youth Hostel is located 7 minutes’ walk from the Botanic Garden. It offers private and dormitory rooms, an on-site café and a free Wi-Fi zone.

Rooms at the hostel feature shared or private bathroom facilities. Linens are provided and dormitory rooms also feature lockers. Guests can also relax in the lounge areas. Self service laundry facilities are also available. Location was great, room was clean and personnel was nice. traveled on my own and I definitely felt safe.

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7.4
Good
3,233 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Lagan Backpackers

Queens Quarter, Belfast

Lagan Backpackers is a well-equipped hostel in central Belfast. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Dormitories have bunk beds and use of shared bathroom facilities. There are mixed dorms at Lagan Backpackers, as well as private rooms. Friendly staff, always felt welcomed, very helpful and clean

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6.4
Review score
771 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel

Bushmills

A boutique hostel on Northern Ireland’s north coast, Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel has beautiful panoramic views. Just 2 miles from Bushmills, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Dormitories at Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel have bunk beds and use of shared bathroom facilities. There is a common room with TV, luggage storage facilities and bicycle parking. Very close to the giant’s causeway, the service was amazing and it was very welcoming

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7.3
Good
802 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

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