Best budget hotels in Belfast 2023

When it comes to finding superior slumbers, Belfast has never been a prohibitive city to visit. The issue was with variety, or should we say, a serious lack of much beyond a smattering of corporate business hotels and flocks of outdated B&Bs. No longer.

The Northern Irish capital still has its fair share of traditional guesthouses with quilted duvets and squeaky beds. But there are now numerous game changers on the scene, offering style and poise (at eyebrow-raisingly low prices) on both sides of the Lagan.

From family getaways that are just a short stroll from the city’s Botanical Gardens, to an eclectic bolthole that’s perfectly situated on Belfast’s Golden Mile – aka a haven for party goers – there’s something for every type of visitor and vacationer.

All you have to do now is decide which one is the perfect place for you. To help you make that decision, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best budget-friendly hotels in Belfast.

Neighbourhood: South Belfast

Just a 10-minute walk from the immaculate green expanses of the city’s Botanic Gardens, Malone Lodge is a set of joined-together Victorian terraces on a leafy residential street. It gets kudos for its location and for its family packages and kids’ menus. Be prepared to share your weekend with some impending nuptials though; there’s almost always a wedding on here.

Neighbourhood: South Belfast

Amid fierce competition, this discreet B&B…