Updated December 2025–If you’re planning an overnight stay or a longer, more relaxed visit to Belfast, you’ll need accommodation that is both budget-friendly and value for money.
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To help you decide, here are 10 great affordable hotels right in the heart of Belfast that you might like.
All rates listed in this blog post are for two people sharing. Rates may differ depending on the season. The rates that are quoted here are for stays in March 2026, which is the beginning of the tourist season on the island of Ireland.
Currency conversions are based on current rates at the time of publication.
1. The Ibis Hotel Belfast City Centre
Named “Best Budget Hotel in Ireland” in 2021, this conveniently located hotel is perfect for budget travelers.
The hotel has 124 rooms, some with double beds and others with twin beds.
The hotel is close to some of the city’s most popular attractions including Titanic Belfast, The Cathedral Quarter, The Grand Opera House, and Belfast City Hall.
Ibis is a French brand of budget hotels located across Europe. The hotel chain, owned by Accor, overseas the Ibis Styles and Ibis Budget properties, both ideal for tourists who don’t want to spend a fortune on accommodation.
Rates: Rooms at this hotel can be as cheap as £60 Sterling/$80 US/$110 CAD/$121 AUD per night. Breakfast is typically not included at the Ibis.
2. The Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Another great lower-priced hotel in Belfast is the Maldron Hotel Belfast City.
You’ll be minutes away from the Grand Opera House, Belfast City Hall, Victoria Square, the Cathedral Quarter, the SSE Arena, and of course Titanic Belfast.
Like the Clayton Hotel, mentioned below, this one is also popular with families, with large rooms sleeping up to two adults and two children.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel’s Grain & Hill Restaurant.
Rates: Rooms at The Maldron City Centre Hotel can be as cheap as £100 Sterling/$134 US/$184 CAD/$202 AUD per night.
3. The Malone Hotel
Located in a quiet tree-lined road in the Queens University section of South Belfast, this award-winning hotel, a former Victorian townhouse, is just minutes away from the city center.
A popular wedding venue, the hotel was refurbished in recent years and includes 71 stylish bedrooms and 3 self-catering apartments.
The Malone’s Greyhound Bar serves up a mean pint of perfectly poured Guinness, with smoked Irish salmon and wheaten bread if you’re in the mood for a quick bite.
Full meals are available in the Gallery Restaurant.
The Ulster Museum and the Botanic Gardens are about a 10-minute walk from the property.
The city center is about 1.5 miles away, with the Belfast Hop On Hop Off bus conveniently stopping outside the hotel.
Rates: The price for a room at 4-star Malone Hotel, including breakfast, is approximately £160 Sterling/$215 US/$295 CAD/$323 AUD per night. Cheaper rooms are available in their self-catering apartments for $118 per night (on the Bookingdotcom website). Breakfast with that rate is an additional $20.
4. Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square
You really can’t go wrong with this city center hotel that has wowed guests in terms of convenience to nearby attractions, cleanliness, comfort, and value for money.
Overlooking Belfast’s City Hall and close to attractions like the Titanic Quarter, the SSE Arena, Waterfront Hall, and Belfast Cathedral, expect to pay $110/£81/€97 per night for this popular accommodation, one of the 10 affordable hotels you’ll find in Belfast.
Rooms and suites are readily available, and the hotel’s signature restaurant, Jospers Steakhouse, offers up a variety of excellent food.
You can enjoy city views from The Loft bar on the hotel’s 7th floor and during the day, indulge in afternoon tea that includes a 3-tiered silver tea-stand bearing a selection of mouth-watering sweet and savory treats.
The Linen Bar, Linen Lounge and Doffer Bar are also on the premises, offering live music and other forms of entertainment.
Belfast International Airport is a 13-minute drive away and Grand Central Station is also nearby.
Rates: The price for a double room at The Ten Square Hotel is approximately £116 Sterling/$156 US/$214 CAD/$234 AUD per night.
6. The Tara Lodge
Located in the bohemian Queen’s Quarter, this boutique hotel is ideally suited for visitors who are interested in checking out Belfast’s main attractions.
The hotel is highly rated for cleanliness, comfort, value for money, and convenience.
In fact, it has been regarded as one of Belfast’s top hotels for years, with its handy location, friendly staff, and comfortable, stylish rooms.
If there is any downside, it is the fact that the hotel does not have a restaurant or bar.
However, a highly rated breakfast is available and is included in the nightly rate.
Expect a tasty start to your day with porridge (oatmeal) served with honey, cream, and a banana, along with a splash of Bushmills whiskey or a berry compote.
An additional selection of hot breakfast food is also available.
A residents’ lounge has a cozy open fire, a TV, and an array of guidebooks on the city’s attractions.
A bonus is the free on-site parking, in addition to free Wi-Fi and daily newspapers.
The Tara Lodge is a 5-minute walk from Queens University, the Ulster Museum, and the city’s Botanic Gardens.
It is a 15-minute walk into the city center.
If you’re looking for a hotel with a friendly, homey feel, then the Tara Lodge is for you.
Rates: The price for a deluxe double room at The Tara Lodge Hotel is approximately £87 Sterling/$117 US/$160 CAD/$175 AUD per night.
7. The Clayton Hotel
If you’re traveling with children, the Clayton Hotel is ideal. It is among a handful of hotels in Belfast with a heated pool, no doubt an added attraction for kiddies and parents alike.
At the Club Vitae Leisure Club, you’ll also find a fully-equipped fitness center, sauna/spa bath as well as the chance to sample an array of beauty treatments in the hotel’s salon.
Literally steps away from Ulster Hall, this is a convenient location if you want to see the sites in and around this area, including the Waterfront Hall, the Cathedral Quarter, and Victoria Square.
The Clayton Hotel is located minutes away from Grand Central Station, once the home of Great Victoria Street Railway Station, which was Belfast’s first railway terminus.
Rates: The price for a deluxe double room at The Clayton Hotel is approximately £74 per night/$100 US/$136 CAD/$149 AUD per night.
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8. The Titanic Hotel Belfast
The Titanic Hotel Belfast is totally worth it if you want to get a sense of Belfast’s connection to the famous luxury liner.
The building itself was once the headquarters of Harland & Wolff, the shipbuilders who constructed the Titanic.
The hotel is home to an original collection of over 500 artworks, artifacts, and photographs that will take you back to the golden age of ocean travel.
What’s perhaps most impressive about the heritage-listed building is its three-story-high barrel-vaulted ceilings, once the company’s dual Drawing Offices where plans for the opulent ship were made.
The Art Deco-style furnishings and nautical-inspired decorative elements include hanging ship lanterns and 720 antique Villeroy & Boch tiles around the central bar that were used in the construction of the Titanic’s swimming pool.
If seeing Titanic Belfast is high on your priority list, then choosing the Titanic Hotel Belfast is a no-brainer.
Rates: The price for a standard double room at the Titanic Hotel Belfast is approximately £109 Sterling/$146 US/$201 CAD/$220 AUD per night. Breakfast is an additional $25 with this rate.
9. The Bullitt Hotel
Expect a comfortable king-size bed, super fast Wi-Fi, oodles of USB ports and smart TVs in every room of the stylish Bullitt Hotel located less than a mile from Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.
The hotel is also a two-minute walk to the popular Cathedral Quarter, where you’ll find several pubs, as well as the Victoria Square shopping complex.
Other nearby attractions include the Waterfront Hall and the SSE Arena Belfast.
While there is no gym, spa, or pool at the Bullitt Hotel, there’s plenty on offer in the hotel’s restaurant and 3 bars, one with a retractable roof and views of the city and countryside beyond, as well as a café.
Bicycle hire and information on local tours are available at the 24-hour front desk.
Rates: The price for a “comfy” room, with a king-sized bed at the Bullitt Hotel is approximately £144 Sterling/$194 US/$265 CAD/$291 AUD per night.
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10. The Europa Hotel
Did you know that the Europa Hotel was the most bombed hotel in Europe during Northern Ireland’s “Troubles?”
Things have changed for the better thanks to a total refurbishment that has turned this troubled property into a popular Belfast accommodation that is located on the city’s Golden Mile.
From the hotel’s grand entrance and winding staircase lined with photos from the hotel’s colorful past to its comfortable bedrooms, this hotel is a popular accommodation for visitors to the city.
Be sure to visit the first-floor Piano Lounge, a popular meeting place since 1971.
Daily afternoon tea is available, and a resident pianist entertains on Friday and Saturday evenings. In the lobby bar downstairs, expect live jazz on Saturday afternoon and acoustic entertainment in the evenings.
The train station is conveniently located behind the hotel.
Rates: The price for a a superior double/twin room at The Europa Hotel is approximately £111 Sterling/£148 US/$204 CAD/$224 AUD per night.
Additional Hotels in Belfast Worth Consideration
Benedicts Hotel: A 4-star boutique hotel located on the city’s Golden Mile, which is an area of the city where you’ll find lots of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.
Crowne Plaza by IHG: A 4-star hotel with a health club that includes a 20-meter indoor pool, sauna, and steam room.
Grand Central Hotel Belfast: This building was originally constructed as Windsor House, a 23-story high-rise on Bedford Street. After a major refurbishment, it rebranded as the Grand Central Hotel. Enjoy views of the city from its 23rd-floor cocktail bar.
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre: A popular choice for budget travelers and located close to many of the city’s attractions.
Leonardo Hotel Belfast: This hotel is close to the beautiful Grand Opera House and other attractions.
Mailmason Hotel: A lovely boutique hotel with a heated indoor pool, spa and other wellness facilities.
Merchant Hotel: Formerly the headquarters of the Ulster Bank. This hotel is architecturally beautiful both inside and out.
Room2 Belfast Hometel: This hotel is a low carbon accommodation.
The Fitzwilliam Hotel: A lovely 5-star boutique hotel that is right next to Grand Central Station.
The Flint Hotel: Cheap, good and clean is what visitors say you’ll find in this self-catering budget-friendly accommodation that is close to Belfast City Hall. Contains 55 rooms/studios, designed with comfort in mind.
The Ulsterville Residences: Self-catering accommodation with free parking at this popular Belfast accommodation.
Voco Belfast by IHG: Located in the Gasworks district of the city, this hotel offers scenic views, a restaurant and 120 stylish rooms. A 10-minute walk to the city center.
Licensed Drivers/Tour Guides in the Belfast Area
The following licensed drivers/tour guides are in my Licensed Private Driver and Tour Guide networks.
Colin Brooks, Airport Taxi Belfast – provides taxi and chauffeur services in Belfast and beyond. Also offers private tours. Also provides airport transfers.
Paul Thompson, Top Class Travel Belfast – offers premium luxury transportation, tours and chauffeur services in Belfast and beyond. Also provides airport transfers.
Donna McCloy, Little North Coast Tours – offers bespoke tours of the north coast of Northern Ireland and surrounding areas, including the Giant’s Causeway, Bushmill’s Distillery and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.
Are you planning to visit Belfast in 2026? Would you stay in any of the above 10 affordable hotels in Belfast? Be sure to let me know in the comments below.
