The best accommodations Northern Ireland

This youth hostel is literally 200 m from the entrance to the Giant's Causeway site, making it a good base for visiting the site on foot. There are private rooms and cozy dormitories, a cosy common room with games, TV and books, a veranda with an unobstructed view, parking and a host of convenience services such as snack bars, cab service, laundry and towel hire. You won't find better value for money in the area. Definitely cool!

Antrim House B&B is housed in a prestigious ^19th-century town house with a superb staircase and spacious, bright rooms. They are decorated with character and combine antique furniture with modern comforts. Hairdryer, TV, wifi and snacks are available in every room. This B&B is ideally located, in the middle of Portrush, with the sea on either side and the beach just a two-minute walk away. You choose your breakfast the night before and enjoy it in the morning in a pretty room overlooking the waves.

A house like no other, both in terms of quality of service and prestige of the place. In a huge Victorian house surrounded by a park with majestic trees and splendid gardens, 9 romantic rooms, decorated with antiques and equipped with every comfort await you. The house was built by the Clark family who made their fortune in the linen industry. On the first floor, you can stroll between the hall, the living room, the bar and the restaurant, furnished as they were in the past. In the rooms, a gas fireplace is lit automatically.

This hotel, run by real locals, wants above all to be different from the others. Thus, it proposes Internet thanks to the optical fibre to avoid the shaky wifi characteristic of many hotels. It also has a careful decoration with 55 design suites which have really character with their wooden floors. They are designed by renowned interior designer Sarah McLorn and the furniture and accessories are made directly in Northern Ireland. All have king-size beds and a small kitchenette.

Just a stone's throw from the Botanic train station, this 3-star hotel focuses on decoration and promises, as the name suggests, a home-like atmosphere. It is an elegant boutique hotel with 31 rooms, comfortable with thick carpeting and well arranged. The decoration is trendy and rather classy. In each room, original wallpapers with floral or fruity motifs give an extra touch to the decoration. It also has a superb cocktail bar. The staff is very friendly.

The Grand Central Hotel is a 4 star hotel in the centre of Belfast, as its name suggests. Indeed, it's hard to beat the location. It's just a stone's throw from the Ulster Hall, Victoria Station, the City Hall and many pubs... Impossible to miss it, you can see it from everywhere with its high modern glass tower. It is the highest building in the city with its 23 floors. 300 rooms with private bathroom and view on Belfast, several restaurants, a cocktail bar with spectacular view.

This 3 star hotel is located in the heart of the historic center, across from the city walls. It has perhaps one of the best locations in Derry and offers accommodation in a real Georgian townhouse, built in 1822. The owners and staff know Derry like the back of their hand and will be happy to share their tips with you. The rooms are classic and elegant, with a tasteful decoration. Their names evoke the different gates of the historic walled city. A nice address in short.

This is one of the few hostels on the coast, just a few steps from the beach. It is an efficient and cheap address for backpackers or travelers who want to meet people. The reception is friendly, the rooms are clean and modern. They are also all equipped with a private bathroom. The hostel has a common living room (satellite TV, DVD player, library...) with a fireplace and a kitchen available at any time. Fruit juice, bread and cereals are available in the morning for free. A good start to the day!

The Adelphi is a 4-star boutique hotel located on Portrush's main street, in a white house typical of this small seaside town. The Adelphi, owned and operated by the Holmes family, offers 30 spacious designer rooms with contemporary decor and comfortable beds, an award-winning restaurant serving quality local cuisine, and a spa with a fitness room, sauna and steam room. Some rooms have a beautiful view of the sea. A beautiful dresse.

Pier 39 is a widely acclaimed B&B, run by a charming couple, and ideally located with its feet in the water opposite Portrush harbor and close to all the restaurants. The rooms are simple and cosy, recently renovated and all en suite. Some have direct sea views. The B&B also has a shared garden and lounge. In the mornings, enjoy our delicious full Irish breakfast, which can even be served in the garden in fine weather.

Nestled in one of the town's typical houses with its seaside architecture, this 3-star hotel overlooks White Rocks Beach and the ocean waves. This friendly hotel has only ten rooms and most of them have this incredible view and location. They are also all equipped with a private bathroom, free wifi and a TV. The decoration is refined and elegant with beautiful antique furniture. A hearty breakfast is served to make sure that nothing is spoiled.

You've probably already heard about this new and improved camping trend: glamping. Well, on Rathlin Island, you can now stay in small wooden bubbles directly on the beach for a night lulled by the sound of the waves. A good option for a more glamorous camping (with bathroom, fridge, electric plates, heating) and especially one of the best ways to enjoy the landscape and the sunset, a few steps from the island's harbor. Be careful, the pods do not have wifi, the opportunity to disconnect.

A 20 minute walk from the city centre, one of Belfast's best known hostels. The staff strive to provide a friendly atmosphere. The staff can arrange tours and visits in the city on request. Lagan Backpackers offers a homemade English breakfast in the morning and dinner in the evening for only £3. A big plus is that the hostel has its own cinema room. Dormitories with bunk beds range from 4 to 12 beds and there are also private rooms. The shared bathrooms are relatively clean.

The hotel is located in a 19th century coaching inn on the edge of the center. Warm and cosy atmosphere, gas lamps, library: it is the luxury of modernity combined with the charm of the old buildings, with their low ceilings, wooden frames, their kyri of rooms and corridors, whitewashed walls... The place is well known for its impeccable service and inimitable atmosphere. The breakfast is incredible, with cooked dishes and an all-you-can-eat buffet: coffee, tea, juices, yogurt, fruit, cereals, smoked fish, cold cuts, mature cheeses..

This is one of Belfast's hottest hotels. Opening in October 2023, it comprises 175 Art Deco rooms spread over 9 floors, offering uninterrupted views over Belfast. Guests will also find a café-bar, design tea room, events space, gym, art gallery and a spacious lounge that also welcomes non-residents to work or relax. All in all, it's the ideal (and eco-friendly, since it's 100% electrically powered) place for your wedding, business trip or cocooning vacation.

This large, white, sober hotel is very well located, sitting right next to the Giant's Causeway, which is only a five-minute walk away. A good idea for those who don't want to waste time on transportation and stay comfortably, right next to the very popular attraction. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. Wi-Fi and parking are also available. Also very convenient, the restaurant of the establishment serves some good dishes so you don't have to move to enjoy a breathtaking view of the bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

In addition to the undeniable charm of Knockninny House's location, at the end of a road overlooking the lake and the marina's wooden dock, Gail and Marshall have made their hotel a place to come and curl up with confidence. Everything has been supervised down to the last detail, and the elegant, fresh decor with modern tones and 19th century touches is a real success. The restaurant offers an inventive and delicious cuisine.

In the center of the township of Armagh, the Charlemont Arms Hotel is an elegant establishment of about thirty rooms, taken over in 1936 by the Forster family. It is now managed by the third generation of the family. It is a comfortable address, which has been regularly renovated to match the taste of the time. On the spot, there is a wine bar, decorated with woodwork and fireplaces and often animated with a few concerts, and a restaurant, which serves a refined cuisine à la carte for its guests as well as for its visitors.

A charming family offers eight rooms in their 17th century Georgian house. This imposing residence is surrounded by a 250 hectare park. Ideal for invigorating walks! This establishment is a quiet and elegant place, with spacious interiors and an intimate atmosphere. The traditionally decorated rooms are all en-suite. There is also a room for a hearty breakfast and a separate sitting room to relax by the fire after a long day of sightseeing.

This state-of-the-art hotel combines the heritage of the past (built from castle towers that seem to be part of the landscape) with the luxury that our times allow. Lough Erne is surrounded by a huge and popular golf course that follows the winding course of the lake shore. It's pretty nice for modern (even if the interior is ostentatious). On the other hand, the Spa is an absolutely delightful and very chic place: swimming pool with a wall waterfall in magnificent mosaics, bubble baths, sauna, hammam...

This incredible establishment was founded in 1897. The Victorian building is almost as majestic as a castle, with its convoluted facades facing out to sea, turning its back on the Mourne Mountains. The rooms are modern and luxurious, the Spa divine with the swimming pool and the sauna overlooking the beach, the hammam and the whirlpool as large as a swimming pool... Despite the price, the establishment is often full, because it is very famous. And rightly so!

This very famous Belfast address is a landmark in the city. Its large, well-known city centre façade houses fully renovated interiors and the whole place remains a safe bet, without ostentation. The 272 rooms (of which a few hundred are executive rooms and suites) are elegant and have good space, including bathroom and wi-fi. The hotel also has a chic restaurant-bar with a lounge with a piano, where you can enjoy cocktails or a good meal.