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Compare Belfast car hire using our car rental comparison engine for the best deals. The home of Harland and Wolff shipyard, where the ill-fated RMS Titanic was built, the vibrant city of Belfast has so much to offer the curious visitor. National Geographic Traveller cited Belfast as a ‘Best of the World Must-See’ place in 2012. Indulge your senses in an afternoon of history by visiting the Falls Road republican murals, the Peace Line barriers, the stunning 19th-century Stormont Castle and the revamped Ulster Museum. Shop till you drop in Victoria Square and then unwind by taking in a show at The Waterfront, The Odyssey Arena or The Ulster Hall. The choice is yours. Belfast is buzzing, are you?

Belfast Airports

Belfast International Airport is the largest airport operating out of Belfast, carrying over 4 million passengers each year and is situated 29 kilometres northwest of Belfast City. Facilities inside the terminal include various shops and restaurants, a business lounge, internet access points, currency exchange and car hire desks. The airport is home to EasyJet and other carriers. A second airport, The George Best Belfast City Airport, is a single-runway airport located beside the Port of Belfast, 5 kilometres from the city centre. Aer Lingus and British Airways operate out of this smaller airport.

Belfast hotels

Our favourite Belfast hotels include The Tara Lodge, The Merchant Hotel and The Europa Hotel.

The Tara Lodge
The Tara Lodge, a metro-styled hotel, is ranked the most popular hotel in Belfast by reviewers on popular hotel review sites. The hotel is located in the Queen’s Quarter of Belfast, near Queens University, and offers free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

The Merchant Hotel
This luxurious 5-star hotel, a recipient of an AA Northern Ireland Hotel of the Year Award, is situated in the city’s Cathedral Quarter, only 2 kilometres from Belfast Central Railway Station. Facilities include a rooftop gym, a luxury spa and a jazz bar.

The Europa Hotel
Having suffered during the troubles with the title ‘The most bombed hotel’ in Europe, The Europa Hotel continues to be trendy. With over 270 bedrooms, this large hotel is located in the city centre, which is ideal for strolling to nearby restaurants, pubs, shops and theatres. Facilities include a restaurant and a piano bar. Get a cheap hotel in Belfast here.

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Best tourist attractions in Belfast

The Titanic
Titanic Belfast – You’ve seen the movie; now check out this fantastic interactive experience! Find out how the Titanic was built, the maiden voyage and the sinking through the latest audiovisual technology in the iconic six-floor building. This one-hour guided tour is by foot and ride, with more than 400 pieces of Titanic memorabilia to experience.

Stormont
Take a walk around the stunning grounds of this imposing building, the home of the Northern Ireland Parliament, where you can enjoy the nature trails, orienteering walks and the Mo Molan Play Park. And then pop in for a free guided tour! Inside, your guide will inform you about the building’s history while taking you into the great library and the debating chamber.

City tours
Want to see this fantastic city at your own pace? Then why not hop on and off one of the Belfast City Tour buses? Buses pass every thirty minutes and will take you to Stormont, the Titanic Shipyards, the cultural-filled Cathedral Quarter, St George’s Heritage Market, Crumlin Road Jail, the Falls and Shankill Roads, and the Belfast Peace Wall, among other fascinating locations.

Belfast shopping
Belfast is a shopper’s paradise. Visit Victoria Square in the heart of Belfast City, which has over 70 shops and restaurants, including H&M and House of Fraser. The main shopping streets in the city are Donegal Place, Lisburn Road, Cornmarket and Royal Avenue, where you’ll find Castle Court, an enormous shopping mall. If you want outdoor markets, visit the St Georges Heritage Market beside The Waterfront Hall, where you will discover local arts and crafts, indigenous food and music. Thank you for reading our Belfast Travel Guide Nothern Ireland article; we hope you found it informative. Check out other destinations on our car hire in Ireland page.