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Belfast tourist guide - hotels and services

What makes Belfast special is that it is the main city and capital of Northern Ireland as well as Ulster. Belfast boasts plenty of fascinating tourist attractions for travellers to explore.

Perhaps the chief attraction to get to is Belfast Castle, which sits on the slopes of Cavehill overlooking Belfast Lough and is well worth a visit. Other notable buildings in the city include: the City Hall - the scene of many of the most significant moments in the city's history; the Parliament buildings; Queens University, with its commendable visitors' centre; and Alexandra Park Gate Lodge - a superb Gothic revival example. The Crown Liquor Saloon is both ageless and priceless, and the shopping around Donegall Place opposite the City Hall is popular.

The Fernhill House museum has displays depicting the history of the Shankill area, home rule and the World Wars. Ulster Folk museum gives you an impression of a rural Ireland of bygone days, while the Odyssey exhibition and entertainment complex is Northern Ireland's landmark Millennium Project.

The Weir is one of the city's top attractions and can be found on the other side of the Custom House at Donegal Quay. It is comprised of a number of gates made of steel controlled by computer to rise and fall depending on the tide. An acceptable water level can be maintained with the use of these gates.

The most exciting nightlife venues are situated along the Golden Mile, which boasts movie theatres, pubs, internet cafés, restaurants, snack bars, cafés, bars and clubs. These are just a few of the city's numerous interesting sites and attractions well worth exploring.

During November, the largest craft event in Northern Ireland, known as the Belfast Craft Village, takes place in the city. The Belfast Craft Village is temporarily located at the Victorian St Georges Market, which is a historic 110-year-old marketplace.

Hotels in Belfast

In recent years, Belfast has re-emerged as a safe tourist destination, resulting in the growth of the hospitality industry. Several new hotels, including well known chains, and some long-running local ones, are scattered about the city centre and surrounding well-to-do neighbourhoods that have escaped sectarian strife.

Since Belfast is a popular springboard for visiting the rest of Northern Ireland, its hotel rooms can get fully booked in the summer and advanced booking using the internet is advised. Choices range from a couple of five-star hotels, through to affordable middle market places that aren't terribly good value and many smaller bed-and-breakfasts in the best British tradition.