Belfast’s Street Art
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[0.1 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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The Merchant Hotel
Last updated: 03 November, 2022
Every city has that one hotel – the place where you meet to mark a special occasion, whose name is synonymous with serious luxury.
In Belfast, that’s The Merchant. Right in the middle of the city, the listed building is an Art Deco masterpiece, with plush rooms draped in heavy velvets and furnished with glossy antiques.
The only nod to the modern age is a state-of-the-art gym on the roof, complete with a swish spa and rooftop hot tub.
Despite its historical status, there’s no air of formal stuffiness – instead, it strikes the perfect balance between luxurious and laidback.
The main draw is the cocktail bar – a sleek and elegant room with leather banquettes and bowtied waiters, a tipple here feels like a trip back to 1930s New York.
On drizzly days, a seat by the smouldering open fireplace is the most coveted spot in the city.
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WiFi: Free
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Titanic Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[1.3 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
Crumlin Road Gaol
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[1.4 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
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Duke of York Pub
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[0.1 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 Cathedral
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[0.3 miles]
This Romanesque cathedral is one of the city’s finest architectural feats – take a tour to admire the stained glass, and the 40-foot glass spire, named the ‘Spire of Hope’.
Best for ages: 18+ | £5
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Belfast City Hall
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)[0.6 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
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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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