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The 10 Best Hostels in Belfast, UK

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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.

the hostel is well located, 1 block away from the subway. lots of places to eat nearby. breakfast is included every morning: toasts/cereal and tea/coffee. the showers and toilets we shared but very clean. I stayed in a room with 12 beds and everything was well organised, each bed with access to a plug. There are common spaces to "be quiet" and to "chill out" and watch movies. there's also a shared kitchen where you can cook and a fridge to store your food. the staff is also very friendly and helped with everything i needed :)

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8.3
Very Good
2,367 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

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.

They were so responsive in a stressful situation I found myself in. I appreciated their kindness and accommodations. Clean. Orderly. Friendly.

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8.9
Excellent
76 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

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.

- I had a great stay - Location perfect - Friendly and helpful receptionists! - I had a room change & upgrade - My stay was made excellent - Clean room & comfortable bed - Great value for money

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7.5
Good
2,691 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

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.

Great location, friendly staff close to the local botanic gardens and good pubs

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6.5
Review score
169 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $74.21
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 169 reviews
    -Safe storage space for my bike inside or at the back of the hostel- not in the rain. -10 minute's from botanic train station. -Tea, coffee, sugar and milk available all day. - Ulster museum (free) and the botanical park is only 10 minutes from the hostel. Excellent location and friendly staff.
    Shelley
    Solo traveler
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,364 reviews
    Staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming, and communicated well about the building works. Bedroom was comfortable and clean. The hostel is in a great location for exploring all that Belfast has to offer!
    Beth
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $223.63
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,126 reviews
    Great location, great service, good food and absolutely spotlessly clean. Staff are lovely and the lounge restaurant is good value. The bed was a little firm for me but thats a personal choice. Very comfortable room with tea/coffee making facilities and a safe. Absolutely no complaints and would definitely stay here again if visiting Belfast.
    Margaret
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $96.75
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9,964 reviews
    Great location and clean, standard facilities. It was mostly a comfortable stay. Breakfast was pretty decent. I noticed a worker expertly making sure all the cold meats at cheeses at breakfast were at a safe temperature, and though I assumed this was a routine check, their deliberate and thorough effort made an impression on me.
    Ilona Lynch
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $56.22
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,689 reviews
    15 minute walk to city Hall, so great location! Quiet, comfy beds. Basic, but can't complain for the price! Cafe next door convenient, value for money and staff are friendly! Staff are lovely at the hostel too, very polite and helpful!
    Annmarie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $56.22
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,689 reviews
    Cheap and great location. The staff is really friendly and helpful
    V
    Virginie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $96.75
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9,964 reviews
    Literally walk outside the front door and you're in the middle of the action, loads of great places to eat nearby. This hotel is cheap and cheerful, it's clean, modern, and in a great location.
    Eoin
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $93.70
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 294 reviews
    It is a simple and cheap place to stay for a couple of nights. It provides all the basic stuff you expect, without any extra luxury, which is fine. The rooms are small, so they are for people who are not staying a lot inside and basically want a place to safely. The host is really friendly and kind. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.
    Nikos Gkekas
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $56.22
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,689 reviews
    Great location. Free car parking and very friendly and helpful staff. Basic hostel but exceptional value
    Louis
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $96.75
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9,964 reviews
    Cheap, clean and very, very basic. Aimed at the student and budget traveller market it is exactly what it says on the tin. Nothing wrong with that at all but don't expect frills.
    Chris Ellins
    Solo traveler

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