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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.

It is an amazing hostel, with very friendly people and staff, especially Will and Charlie from Australia. If I go to Belfast again, I want to stay in this hostel.

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8.3
Very Good
2,455 reviews
Price from
$32
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.

Nice big room. I asked for a lower bunk, they obliged

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8.7
Excellent
103 reviews
Price from
$41
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.

First time booking a hostel - private en-suite bath ( wet room) . It was clean, efficient, safe. Key card needed at stairs, elevator, and room. Staff was super helpful and friendly! Common areas were updated. Laundry facilities available.

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7.5
Good
2,782 reviews
Price from
$29
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.

Staff were friendly and always available and the location was great for seeing the city. The hostel was really clean and comfy bed!

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6.7
Review score
277 reviews
Price from
$23
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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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  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews
    The property was beautifully decorated, spacious and had all the amenities you would need. Nuala the host had brilliant communication and thought of everything! Really helpful information and instructions. The property was in a great location with bars, shops and restaurants near by. To the city centre it was a 10 minute taxi or bus ride or a 30 minute walk which was a straight route, super safe and easy! Couldn’t recommend this property enough!
    Kate
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $221.35
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 128 reviews
    Amazing decor, spacious, super comfortable and clean. Great location, safe apartment and overall just amazing.
    Jessica
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $62.34
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,781 reviews
    Location and cheap and cheerful/just remember it’s a hostel with lots of people.but for me that was a good chance to meet other people
    mark
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $251.89
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,274 reviews
    Things started off strong with this hotel - very friendly staff, straight-forward check in, and nice room. The hotel has a 'grown up' hostel vibe, by which I mean the rooms are compact, no frills and kitchens on most floors. Everything was very clean, and overall a quiet hotel. Perfect for a budget stay.
    Lisa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $62.34
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,781 reviews
    We’d a double bed facing the road, a bit noisy when window was opened to let fresh air in but not too much noise late at night. Location is central to attractions. Free on-site parking. Kitchen was well equipped and pretty clean. Staffs were friendly and kept the hostel very safe.
    Yoke
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $104.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,456 reviews
    Just a down to earth youth hostel and a safe place to sleep
    Martin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $62.34
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,781 reviews
    Located close to the city center, the hostel is worth the price: the rooms are small but clean and the staff is friendly and willing to help. Individual showers is a plus, and other bathroom facilities are what you would expect from a cheap youth hostel. Good experience overall.
    Morgane
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $62.34
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,781 reviews
    Cheap and cheerful hostel. Good location and clean. I stayed in a private room and had my own en suite bathroom, which was handy. Everything worked as expected and the building felt safe and secure.
    Rowan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $104.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,456 reviews
    Cool hostel , unique place with character, great location , staff are cool , relaxing laid back atmosphere , good for meeting people .
    Neil
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $62.34
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,781 reviews
    The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room itself was exactly what you needed it to be - clean, comfortable, convenient and as a bonus, cheap! It was extremely good value for money and was a great location. Very close to the Botanic Train Station and to the Botanic Gardens/ student area. Some really great places to eat were nearby too. I would definitely stay here again. The area felt very safe and wasn't far to walk to from the city centre. Comes recommended!
    Hannaa
    Group

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