Must See~£25
Titanic Belfast
Titanic Quarter
A landmark museum on the shipyard where the Titanic was built, with immersive galleries.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 9:00–17:00
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Overview
Why go to Belfast
Belfast tells its story through the Titanic Quarter, political murals and warm pubs. It is friendly and affordable, with the Giant’s Causeway coast a day trip away.
- Where
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Recommended stay
- 2–3 nights
- Best time to go
- May–September.
- Approx. daily budget
- £60–115 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Belfast cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£55–80a day
- Mid-range traveller£105–150a day
- Luxury traveller£205+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
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Must SeeFree
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square
A grand Edwardian city hall, with free tours and a garden in the middle of town.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Culture lovers
Guided tours daily; gardens open
Hidden Gems~£30
Black Taxi Mural Tour
West Belfast
A guided tour of the murals and peace walls that tell the story of the Troubles.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Couples
Daily tours
Day Trips~£15
Giant’s Causeway Day Trip
Causeway Coast (95 km)
A UNESCO coastline of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, a wonder of the natural world.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers
Daily; visitor centre has set hours
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems~£30
Black Taxi Mural Tour
West Belfast
A guided tour of the murals and peace walls that tell the story of the Troubles.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Couples
Daily tours
Day Trips~£15
Giant’s Causeway Day Trip
Causeway Coast (95 km)
A UNESCO coastline of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, a wonder of the natural world.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers
Daily; visitor centre has set hours
Hidden Gems~£14
Crumlin Road Gaol
Crumlin Road
A Victorian jail turned museum, with tunnels and stories from its 150-year history.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Everyone
Daily; tours by booking
CultureFree
Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum
Botanic
A Victorian park with a palm house and a free museum of art and history.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 10:00–17:00
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Belfast
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best ValueBest Mid-Range Hotel
Example listingTitanic Quarter Hotel
Titanic Quarter, Belfast
Very good valueValue score 79 out of 100
Rated 8.8/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Belfast, in a central location.
From £90 per night · check current availability
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City Hall Grand Hotel
Donegall Square, Belfast
Very good valueValue score 79 out of 100
Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Belfast, in a central location.
From £85 per night · check current availability
Best Budget Choice
Example listingCathedral Quarter Guesthouse
Cathedral Quarter, Belfast
Good valueValue score 66 out of 100
Rated 8.7/10, priced above typical 3★ hotels in Belfast, for a higher-end stay, in a central location.
From £65 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
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St George’s Market
A Victorian covered market open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with food, crafts and live music.
Known for: Ulster fry, seafood, baking
Under about £18 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
The Crown Liquor Saloon
A gloriously ornate Victorian gin palace with snugs, stained glass and gas lamps, owned by the National Trust.
Known for: Pub food, Irish whiskey
About £18–35 per person
Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples
Mourne Seafood Bar
A seafood restaurant with a strong reputation, serving fish from the Mourne coast.
Known for: Oysters, mussels, fish
About £18–35 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
OX
A Michelin-starred restaurant serving contemporary dishes from Northern Irish produce.
Known for: Tasting menu
£65+ per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
A suggested Belfast itinerary
3 nights Couple
Belfast · Highlights
Belfast in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Belfast picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Titanic Belfast, St George’s Market, Belfast City Hall
- Day 2 · Dark Hedges Day Trip, Cathedral Quarter Pubs
- Day 3 · Black Taxi Mural Tour, Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum, Crumlin Road Gaol
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