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Last updated: 27 October, 2022
Expert travel writer: Nicola Brady

Towering above the city’s streets, Belfast’s ultra-modern Grand Central hotel oozes Manhattan chic whilst keeping a reassuringly Irish informal vibe.

The 300 bedrooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows that give incredible views over the rooftops and out towards the distant Mourne Mountains.

For a martini with a difference, head up to the top floor Observatory bar, which the tallest cocktail lounge in Ireland.

Location-wise, you’re in the Linen Quarter, so all of the city’s sights are just a short saunter away – one of Belfast’s best pubs, the Crown Liquor Saloon, is right around the corner, and St George’s Market is just a few minutes’ walk.

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Key facilities

Airport transfers: Not available
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking
: Nearby *
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed

Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first

Belfast’s Street Art

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[0.8 miles]

Discover Belfast’s vibrant and fascinating street art, and the stories behind them, on tours led by local artists.

Best for ages: 8+ | £15 | 1 hour

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Crumlin Road Gaol

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[1.7 miles]

Belfast’s imposing former prison offers a haunting peek into the city’s tumultuous history, from famous inmates to infamous riots.   

Best for ages: 13+ | £12

Titanic Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[2 miles]

Standing where the Titanic was built, this moving, interactive exhibition tells the story of the giant cruiser’s construction and sinking.

Best for ages: 4+ | £20

Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first

Street view of the colourful Crown Bar decorated in full colour
Experience

Crown Bar

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[0.2 miles]

A Victorian ‘Gin Palace’, restored to its original glory by the National Trust and now a Belfast landmark. The elaborate interiors feature colourful mosaics, stained-glass windows, decorative ceilings, and snugs lit by gas lamps.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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Side view of the city hall during the day
Experience

Belfast City Hall

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[0.2 miles]

Take a free tour of Belfast’s baroque City Hall, dating back to 1906, with impressive interiors to match the elegant, Edwardian frontage.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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St George’s Market

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[0.6 miles]

This historic Victorian market is filled with local crafts, the best Belfast produce and a jostling gaggle of local food-lovers.

Best for ages: 13+ | Free

Inside the Duke of York bar in Belfast
Experience

Duke of York Pub

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[0.8 miles]

One of the oldest pubs in Belfast, the Duke of York is a traditional boozer found down a cobbled alleyway, with well-worn seats, antique memorabilia and an old printing press in the corner. On sunny days, people take their drinks out to the flower-lined courtyard.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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Belfast

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

Northern Ireland’s capital makes for a surprisingly arty city break, with convivial and cosy pubs, elegant architecture and cutting-edge cuisine.

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