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A stay at Queens University Belfast - Elms Village places you in the heart of Belfast, within a 15-minute walk of Lisburn Road and Queen's University of Belfast. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 513 reviews
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Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 513 reviews
Value
9.4
WiFi
9.3
Service
9.2
Breakfast
8.6
Location
8.3
Room
6.1
Food
5.0
Comfort
3.9
Service
9.0
Breakfast
8.7
Location
8.1
Room
5.8
Food
5.6
Comfort
3.9
Service
9.3
Location
8.6
Room
5.2
Comfort
3.7
A stay at Queens University Belfast - Elms Village places you in the heart of Belfast, within a 15-minute walk of Lisburn Road and Queen's University of Belfast. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 216 reviews
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Excellent
8.5
Pros: Arnie's Backpackers was located right in the Queen's University area and was affordable. The greatest thing about Arnie's was the staff. The girls who worked there were friendly and even helped me get acquainted with more people and places in Belfast.
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Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 216 reviews
Value
10.0
Service
9.0
Breakfast
8.7
Vibe
8.6
Location
8.3
Cleanliness
4.3
Room
3.6
8.5 Excellent
Pros: Arnie's Backpackers was located right in the Queen's University area and was affordable. The greatest thing about Arnie's was the staff. The girls who worked there were friendly and even helped me get acquainted with more people and places in Belfast.
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Located in Belfast (Belfast City Centre), Lagan Backpackers is within a 10-minute walk of Queen's University of Belfast and Belfast Botanic Gardens. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 2,370 reviews
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Poor
1.0
Pros: Nothing
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Staff at Lagan’s are awesome
Good
6.0
Pros: Bathrooms and rooms were clean, however lockers do not work, so you have to have your valuables on you at all times. Breakfast was bacon or beans and eggs, easy to grab and eat in the morning. Cooking staff were delightful and lots of fun.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The hostel is in a quiet area close to the Botanical Gardens and in walking distance to the city center. The atmosphere is nice and the breakfast they make for you is tasty.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Love the area loved the staff,everyone was sound no problems staff all 100% and willing to help you out
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Very friendly staff and great atmosphere
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Wow! What a great time in Belfast thanks to these guys! The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They had me feeling like family by the time I left.
The facilities are clean and simple. The location is very convenient and with such an inexpensive price!
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 2,370 reviews
Bar
10.0
Value
9.6
WiFi
9.2
Service
9.0
Breakfast
9.0
Location
8.9
Cleanliness
5.4
Room
5.0
Amenities
4.6
Comfort
4.0
Value
9.6
Service
8.9
Location
8.8
Breakfast
8.7
WiFi
8.7
Cleanliness
5.6
Room
5.4
Amenities
4.3
Comfort
4.1
Value
9.6
Service
9.1
Location
9.1
Breakfast
8.7
Cleanliness
5.3
Comfort
4.3
Room
4.0
Value
9.4
Service
8.9
Room
4.3
Service
8.9
1.0 Poor
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Poor receptionist
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Staff at Lagan’s are awesome
Cons: Overall excellent
6.0 Good
Pros: Bathrooms and rooms were clean, however lockers do not work, so you have to have your valuables on you at all times. Breakfast was bacon or beans and eggs, easy to grab and eat in the morning. Cooking staff were delightful and lots of fun.
Cons: Some of the staff were not very helpful when asking about day trip information and tips around the city. Showers quite cold.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: The hostel is in a quiet area close to the Botanical Gardens and in walking distance to the city center. The atmosphere is nice and the breakfast they make for you is tasty.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Love the area loved the staff,everyone was sound no problems staff all 100% and willing to help you out
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9.0 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly staff and great atmosphere
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Wow! What a great time in Belfast thanks to these guys! The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They had me feeling like family by the time I left.
The facilities are clean and simple. The location is very convenient and with such an inexpensive price!
Cons: There weren't power outlets by the beds, but instead a power's trip that everyone had to share.
Located in Belfast (Belfast City Centre), Lagan Backpackers is within a 10-minute walk of Queen's University of Belfast and Belfast Botanic Gardens. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 2,294 reviews
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Good
7.5
Pros: The location
Good
7.0
Pros: Great location, helpful staff
Good
7.1
Pros: In a walkable area of Belfast, especially for Queen University, Botanical, and Ulster Museum.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: It is a big hostel with a nice big kitchen (there is no free tea or coffee like in other hostels and no free breakfast). There are lots of seating areas. There is a TV room, a library and a laundry service. Rooms are clean and there are enough bathrooms.
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 2,294 reviews
Location
9.3
Food
9.1
Service
8.8
Breakfast
7.6
Room
5.4
Comfort
5.1
Vibe
4.9
WiFi
4.1
Location
9.4
Service
8.5
Breakfast
7.6
Room
5.3
Comfort
4.9
Vibe
3.5
WiFi
3.0
Location
9.5
Service
8.9
Breakfast
7.4
Cleanliness
5.7
Room
5.4
Comfort
5.2
Vibe
4.9
Location
9.4
Value
9.2
Service
8.9
Breakfast
7.7
Comfort
5.3
Room
4.4
Location
9.4
Service
9.0
Room
4.6
7.5 Good
Pros: The location
Cons: The price for a single room without breakfast
7.0 Good
Pros: Great location, helpful staff
Cons:
7.1 Good
Pros: In a walkable area of Belfast, especially for Queen University, Botanical, and Ulster Museum.
Cons: Staff was grumpy about check in and never looked me in the eyes or smiled. Laundry is a four pound charge, and is kind of run-down.
Fair warning: the cafe next door says they accept Euro, but then charges you x1.5 for the exchange rate.
Parking has a gate, so that was nice, and they have USB ports, lights, and outlets mounted on the walls next to the beds, so that was nice.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: It is a big hostel with a nice big kitchen (there is no free tea or coffee like in other hostels and no free breakfast). There are lots of seating areas. There is a TV room, a library and a laundry service. Rooms are clean and there are enough bathrooms.
Cons: It would be nice to have more hooks or a small shelf in the showers to put your stuff and the water might need some time to get warm.
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. The Causeway Café at Belfast International Youth Hostel serves an extensive breakfast menu featuring local Irish food. There is also a communal kitchen and self-service laundry facilities. You can walk to the City Hall and Queen's University in around 10 minutes and the city’s vibrant Golden Mile is a short stroll away. Belfast Cathedral is 1 mile from the hostel. The hostel offers free private parking and both Botanic and City Hospital Rail Stations are 5 minutes’ walk away. George Best Belfast City Airport is 3.5 miles away, while Belfast International Airport is 25 minutes away by car.
With a stay at Belfast City Backpacker Hostel in Belfast (Belfast City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Lisburn Road and 10 minutes by foot from Queen's University of Belfast. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 281 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Good location, close to Queen's university. The bed itself was quite comfortable, and the room was reasonably spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful and the toilet facilities were clean. Good value for the one night I was staying.
Good
6.0
Pros: Towel provided, tampons and pads available in the bathrooms, small but functional kitchen.
Okay
5.0
Pros: The staff were nice the bed comfortable and room was okay. I didn't stay for breakfast. The price is really cheap for the bed and facilities. The staff are helpful with any inquiries. Its easy to get to and location is right in the centre.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Clean and friendly environment. Good location.
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 281 reviews
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.6
Location
7.7
Services
7.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Good location, close to Queen's university. The bed itself was quite comfortable, and the room was reasonably spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful and the toilet facilities were clean. Good value for the one night I was staying.
Cons: The pillows were terrible, bring your own if you can. The room was a bit cold.
6.0 Good
Pros: Towel provided, tampons and pads available in the bathrooms, small but functional kitchen.
Cons: Cold in the morning and during daytime. Very very cheap breakfast (poor quality and variety). Hot water from tap not always available. Room cluttered with way too many beds.
5.0 Okay
Pros: The staff were nice the bed comfortable and room was okay. I didn't stay for breakfast. The price is really cheap for the bed and facilities. The staff are helpful with any inquiries. Its easy to get to and location is right in the centre.
Cons: I stayed here before and it was grand, but some of the guests having full conversations on the phones while people are trying sleep had ruined the experience.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Clean and friendly environment. Good location.
Cons: Breakfast could be better
With a stay at Belfast City Backpacker Hostel in Belfast (Belfast City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Lisburn Road and 10 minutes by foot from Queen's University of Belfast. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Paddy's Palace Belfast Hostel in Belfast (Belfast City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Queen's University of Belfast and 8 minutes by foot from Lisburn Road. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 6.4 Good
Based on 983 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staffs are nice and friendly. I call the place a home away from home because it’s really comfortable and clean
Okay
4.0
Pros: The staff
Good
6.0
Pros: Friendly staff free breakfast
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Overall 6.4 Good
Based on 983 reviews
Location
8.7
Service
7.4
Room
4.4
Breakfast
4.4
Vibe
4.2
WiFi
4.2
Food
3.7
Amenities
3.2
Cleanliness
2.5
Location
8.5
Service
7.4
Comfort
5.7
Breakfast
4.4
Room
4.4
Vibe
3.6
Amenities
3.3
Cleanliness
2.5
WiFi
1.9
Location
8.9
Service
7.5
Comfort
5.1
Room
3.5
Cleanliness
2.4
Location
8.8
Service
7.4
Room
4.0
Cleanliness
2.6
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staffs are nice and friendly. I call the place a home away from home because it’s really comfortable and clean
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4.0 Okay
Pros: The staff
Cons: Dirty bathroom, feel the cold wind come to my room. Bed is noisy.
6.0 Good
Pros: Friendly staff free breakfast
Cons: No comment
With a stay at Paddy's Palace Belfast Hostel in Belfast (Belfast City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Queen's University of Belfast and 8 minutes by foot from Lisburn Road. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Top tips for finding the perfect Belfast hostel
- When picking a hostel in Belfast, travelers will find themselves in luck: most of the city’s hostels are located very centrally, specifically around Queen’s University. This neighborhood is full of quirky, inexpensive student haunts and is just a 15 min walk from the city center. While staying here, guests can visit the Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum, which are both in the Queen’s University neighborhood, or they can take trips to other attractions like the Titanic (about 20 min by public transport).
- A good hostel in Belfast for groups is the Belfast International Youth Hostel, which offers inexpensive and relatively basic accommodations close to the city center. Rooms vary in size from private twin set-ups to 23-bed dormitories, and large groups can also take advantage of the community lounge and fully loaded kitchen. With an on-site café, lockers, and laundry services, this is one of the best places in Belfast for groups to stay on a budget.
- Couples looking for a hostel in Belfast may enjoy staying at Vagabonds Belfast, which has a number of twin and double rooms featuring quirky design features and shared bathrooms. Rated a "5-star hostel," the property also offers a daily breakfast and the opportunity to book local trips and activities. Another property boasting private rooms is the Belfast City Backpacker Hostel; here, two-person rooms even come with a private bathroom.
- Female travelers looking for a girls-only room in Belfast are in luck: several of the properties here offer female dorms. For a smaller room (with around six beds), properties like Vagabonds Belfast and Paddy’s Palace Belfast Hostel are safe bets, while the Belfast International Youth Hostel has larger female-only dorms of 23 beds. All these properties are located in Queens Quarter, near the university, which is generally considered to be a safe neighborhood and well connected to the rest of the city by public transportation or taxi.
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