Hostels in Belfast

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and use more of your money for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and historic sites.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to look first: Queens University Belfast - Elms Village - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Queen’s University of Belfast. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and desks in all rooms. Vibrant Rooms STUDENT only BELFAST - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and a lift. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Vagabonds Belfast - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Queen’s University of Belfast. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. John Bell House- Campus Accommodation - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Great Victoria Street Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a lift at this property. Rooms come with towels, showers and desks. Belfast City Backpacker Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Queen’s University of Belfast. Property features include free continental breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find showers in all rooms.

If you’re searching for a low-cost place to stay in Belfast, one of Expedia’s 6 hostels could be a great option.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Belfast is 1005 mm.

In general, Belfast is known for its local tours, bars and museums. Major attractions include Titanic Belfast. Get out into nature with places such as Ormeau Park, Belfast Botanic Gardens and Boucher Road Playing Fields. Cultural attractions include Ulster Hall, Grand Opera House and Waterfront Hall.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Belfast in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City), 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. An alternative is Belfast International Airport (BFS), which is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. To explore more of the surrounding area, take a train from Great Victoria Street Station, Belfast Central Station or Botanic Station.