Guidebook for Belfast
Sightseeing
Titanic was built in Belfast; The area where it was constructed is now called 'Titanic Belfast'. The famous and very modern Titanic Museum is located there and is worth a visit.
324 locals recommend
Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic WayTitanic was built in Belfast; The area where it was constructed is now called 'Titanic Belfast'. The famous and very modern Titanic Museum is located there and is worth a visit.
Parks & Nature
The Botanic Gardens are ideal for a peaceful walk next to the Queen's University. You can see some tropical plants and cactuses, and many people go there for pick-nicks, running, or just relaxing.
191 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens
1 Colenso ParadeThe Botanic Gardens are ideal for a peaceful walk next to the Queen's University. You can see some tropical plants and cactuses, and many people go there for pick-nicks, running, or just relaxing.
Ormeau Park
Ormeau RoadClimbing to Cavehill takes less than an hour and offers stunning views over Belfast, parts of Northern Ireland and even Scotland on clear days.
27 locals recommend
Cave Hill Cave
Climbing to Cavehill takes less than an hour and offers stunning views over Belfast, parts of Northern Ireland and even Scotland on clear days.
Shopping
Belfast's newest and most central shopping center; late night shopping until 21:00 on some days, lots of restaurants such as Chiquito, Pizza Express, Cosmos etc. Plenty of clothing shops such as H&M, Topshop, Bershka etc. You can also climb to the dome and have a nice view of Belfast and the surrounding area.
48 locals recommend
Yogen Früz
1 Victoria SquareBelfast's newest and most central shopping center; late night shopping until 21:00 on some days, lots of restaurants such as Chiquito, Pizza Express, Cosmos etc. Plenty of clothing shops such as H&M, Topshop, Bershka etc. You can also climb to the dome and have a nice view of Belfast and the surrounding area.
Essentials
At just 15 minutes from the house, this massive supermarket stays open until midnight and has a huge variety on products.
71 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
369 Lisburn RdAt just 15 minutes from the house, this massive supermarket stays open until midnight and has a huge variety on products.
At just 5 minutes walk from the house, this convenience store is very handy when you run out of shampoo, milk etc. It stays open until 23:00 everyday, until 22:00 on Sundays.
9 locals recommend
Russell's Food & Drink - Albertbridge Rd
210-218 Albertbridge RdAt just 5 minutes walk from the house, this convenience store is very handy when you run out of shampoo, milk etc. It stays open until 23:00 everyday, until 22:00 on Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
National is a famous Belfast bar, usually very crowded on Fridays and Saturdays,. It has a back yard and has some nice music and cocktails.
42 locals recommend
The National Grande Cafe
62 High StNational is a famous Belfast bar, usually very crowded on Fridays and Saturdays,. It has a back yard and has some nice music and cocktails.
Kelly's Cellars
30-32 Bank StA famous old Belfast bar with good beer.
This is a gay bar, and on Saturdays they open an extra dance hall. No entry on Fridays and Saturdays. Frequented by straight people as well.
10 locals recommend
Union Street Bar
8-14 Union StThis is a gay bar, and on Saturdays they open an extra dance hall. No entry on Fridays and Saturdays. Frequented by straight people as well.
3 storey bar, among the most famous ones in Belfast. There is an extra floor for playing pool, and a back yard as well. Usually very busy and crowded.
52 locals recommend
Lavery's Bar Belfast
12-18 Bradbury Pl3 storey bar, among the most famous ones in Belfast. There is an extra floor for playing pool, and a back yard as well. Usually very busy and crowded.
Getting Around
Belfast City Centre, Lanyon Place Train Station
East Bridge StreetGeorge Best Belfast City Airport
Belfast RoadPort of Belfast station
Belfast Europa Bus Centre