Belfast City Hall's domed Baroque Revival facade with Queen Victoria statue and front lawn

Cheap hotels & rooms in Belfast

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, with Victorian architecture, the Titanic Belfast museum in the shipyards where the liner was built, and easy trips to the Giant’s Causeway. Hotels are often more affordable than in Dublin.

Finding cheap rooms in Belfast is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Rooms come in more shapes than hotels — in Belfast you can also compare apartments with kitchens, vacation rentals for families, B&Bs and budget hostels in one search.

Belfast is a busy cruise port, with ships docking in the harbour a short shuttle from the city centre.

Where to find cheap rooms in Belfast

City Centre

Around City Hall, with shops, pubs and many hotels.

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Cathedral Quarter

Cobbled streets of bars, music and boutique hotels.

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Titanic Quarter

The regenerated shipyard area by the Titanic museum.

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Queen’s Quarter

Near the university and Botanic Gardens, with guesthouses.

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Famous hotels in Belfast

Europa Hotel

A well-known city-centre hotel next to the Grand Opera House.

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Map of cheap hotels in Belfast

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Photos of Belfast

When to book a cheap hotel in Belfast

May–September is the main season; big concerts and events fill hotels. Winter is usually cheapest.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find cheap hotels in Belfast?

City-centre chain hotels and guesthouses in the Queen’s Quarter usually offer good value.

Can I stay in Belfast before or after a cruise?

Yes. The cruise berths are a short ride from central hotels.

Is Belfast a good base for the Giant’s Causeway?

Yes. Day tours and trains to the north coast make it an easy trip.