Belfast holiday travel

Belfast is Northern Ireland’s most populated city. There are a number of attractions of Belfast including a fascinating history, vibrant nightlife and its proximity to County Antrim and scenic countryside.

Where to stay – hotels

One of the most appealing parts of the city is the Queen’s University area. Besides a number of hotels it is an area with many of the city’s top tourist attractions.

There are Belfast hotels to be found in the Shaftesbury Square and Howard Street area, known as Belfast’s Golden Mile. If you are interested in finding out more about Belfast hotels on-line visit here.

Because of the sheer choice of places to stay it is worth visiting the local tourist information office or go online for booking hotels in Belfast. Many of Belfast’s hotels are generic in style but there are some truly unique places to stay. To pre-book your Belfast based hotel go online.

What to do

One of Belfast’s main attractions is the Grand Opera House. Built during the Victorian era it was restored to its glory after restoration in 1980. These days it hosts a number of musicals and plays on a regular basis.

You can get an idea of old Belfast with a walk down The Entries. Some of the city’s oldest and most atmospheric pubs are down here.

The Botanical Gardens is located south of Queen’s University. With a tropical ravine of exotic plants, the glass Palm House and the Ulster Museum contained within its boundaries the gardens are definitely worth a visit.

In recent years Belfast has undergone a major transformation. New developments and attractions have sprung up. One such attraction is the Laganside Development Project which has transformed a derelict area into an urban nature reserve.

What to do – by car hire

Hiring a car is the best way to visit County Antrim with its wealth of attractions. If you want to know about Belfast car hire click here.

By hire car visit one of the county’s major tourist destinations, The Giant’s Causeway. The causeway is made up of thousands of black basalt columns that stretch up and down the Antrim coastline. The columns, which are a natural phenomena have spawned myths over the years as to their origins.

Another attraction is the Giant’s Ring. Which is a pre-historic structure that covers over three hectares. At the centre is the Druid’s Altar and is believed to be over 6000 years old.

Other trips worth making by hire car include Portcoon Caves, Dunluce Castle and the Old Bushmills Distillery. Something not for the faint-hearted is a walk along the rope bridge suspended over the sea and links Carrick-a-rede to Ballintoy. Car hire in Belfast can be arranged easily.