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Vagabonds Hostel

Queens Quarter, Belfast

Conveniently set in the Queens Quarter district of Belfast, Vagabonds Hostel is located 200 metres from The Belfast Empire Music Hall, 1.9 km from The Waterfront Hall and 3.4 km from SSE Arena. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. Botanic Gardens Belfast is 1 km from the hostel and St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is 2.2 km away. the hostel is well located, 1 block away from the subway. lots of places to eat nearby. breakfast is included every morning: toasts/cereal and tea/coffee. the showers and toilets we shared but very clean. I stayed in a room with 12 beds and everything was well organised, each bed with access to a plug. There are common spaces to "be quiet" and to "chill out" and watch movies. there's also a shared kitchen where you can cook and a fridge to store your food. the staff is also very friendly and helped with everything i needed :)

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8.3
Very Good
2,361 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Aunt Rachel's Barn Hostel

Bushmills

Located in Bushmills, 3.8 km from Giants Causeway, Aunt Rachel's Barn Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 3.7 km from Giants Causeway visitors centre, 3.8 km from Hezlett House and 7.2 km from Dunluce Castle. Royal Portrush Golf Course is 11 km from the hostel and Mountsandel Fort is 20 km away. Comfy beds and clean room. The location is great.

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8
Very Good
277 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

White Park Bay Youth Hostel

Ballintoy

Situated 3.6 km from Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge in Ballintoy, Whitepark Bay features free WiFi access and free private parking.

Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.

You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Location and views are amazing. Recommend staying there for at least 2 nights to fully appreciate and enjoy and soak it all in. Especially given the weather changes so much so you want at least a few hours every day when it's not raining. 5 miles or less to Giant's Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge, Ballintoy Harbour, and less than 10 miles from Ballycastle and Fairhead. The location is unbeatable! The beach is gorgeous, and the cows there are especially neat. Angela, who checked us in and was the manager for most of our 3 nights , was very friendly and helpful.

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8.1
Very Good
275 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Causeway Coast Independent Hostel

Portstewart

Situated in the coastal town of Portstewart, Causeway Coast Independent Hostel is just 50 metres from the ocean. The town centre can be reached in 5 minutes’ walk.

Rooms at Causeway Coast come with either en suite or shared bathroom facilities, and guests can also relax in the communal dining room and lounge. Shared kitchen facilities are also available. Really nice place, very cozy house, quiet and clean. Besides, Rick is very gentle and if you need him, you can call him and he is there right away. Also, he leaves coffee and a few other things in the kitchen for you to use if you want. And there is even a bookshelf if you want to read and you can do exchanges (leave a book and take another one), there's also games to spend time with friends, family or children.

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8.4
Very Good
344 reviews
Price from
$63
per night

Botanic Avenue Hostel less than a mile from the City Centre

Belfast

Set within 3.2 km of SSE Arena and 4.9 km of Titanic Belfast, Botanic Avenue Hostel less than a mile from the City Centre provides rooms in Belfast. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from The Belfast Empire Music Hall. They were so responsive in a stressful situation I found myself in. I appreciated their kindness and accommodations. Clean. Orderly. Friendly.

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8.9
Excellent
74 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

Belfast International Youth Hostel

Belfast

Belfast International Youth Hostel is located 7 minutes’ walk from the Botanic Garden. It offers private and dormitory rooms, an on-site café and a free Wi-Fi zone.

Rooms at the hostel feature shared or private bathroom facilities. Linens are provided and dormitory rooms also feature lockers. Guests can also relax in the lounge areas. Self service laundry facilities are also available. - I had a great stay - Location perfect - Friendly and helpful receptionists! - I had a room change & upgrade - My stay was made excellent - Clean room & comfortable bed - Great value for money

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7.5
Good
2,686 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Bushmills Youth Hostel

Bushmills

On Main Street in Bushmills, Mill Rest Youth Hostel provides accommodation within a short walk of the towns bars, shops and restaurants. Offering free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and laundry facilities, this hostel is 7 minutes’ walk from the Old Bushmills Distillery. The property was right in the heart of city and was clean and comfortable.

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7.2
Good
540 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Lagan Backpackers

Queens Quarter, Belfast

Lagan Backpackers is a well-equipped hostel in central Belfast. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Dormitories have bunk beds and use of shared bathroom facilities. There are mixed dorms at Lagan Backpackers, as well as private rooms. Great location, friendly staff close to the local botanic gardens and good pubs

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6.5
Review score
169 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel

Bushmills

A boutique hostel on Northern Ireland’s north coast, Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel has beautiful panoramic views. Just 2 miles from Bushmills, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Dormitories at Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel have bunk beds and use of shared bathroom facilities. There is a common room with TV, luggage storage facilities and bicycle parking. Great location, couldn’t be closer to the Giant’s Causeway, friendly staff and free parking!

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7.3
Good
733 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

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