The Best Hotels to Book in Belfast for Every Traveller

Step back in time at the Harrison, a Victorian-style boutique with a modern twist. Attention to detail is second to none, and carefully preserved architectural features sit alongside new Ulster carpets and decadent four-poster beds. Solo travellers can book a snug room for one. Fancy splashing out? Opt for the Bronte Suite, complete with a free-standing tub and bay windows overlooking leafy Malone Road.

For a five-star stay with food to match, book into the Fitzwilliam, which stands proudly beside the Grand Opera House. Headed up by Dean Butler, the award-winning restaurant serves fresh, seasonal food with a contemporary twist – try the Glenarm salmon served with crushed baby potatoes. The hotel also has a romantic, low-lit bar, ideal for scones in the afternoon and cocktails after dark.

Shipping fans can get their fill of maritime history at the Titanic Visitor Centre, then head inside the former headquarters of shipbuilders Harland & Wolff, now home to the Titanic Hotel. Architectural feats and chic interiors await inside, along with 119 luxurious bedrooms designed in a nautical theme. Dine beneath high-vaulted ceilings, and look out for the Villeroy & Boch tiles at the bar – the same ones were used for the swimming pool and first-class bathrooms on the Titanic. For a unique place to stay in Belfast, this property can’t be beat.

Grand Central Hotel is an easy walk home after watching a live show at Ulster Hall. The 300 rooms are spread over three floors, and include elegant touches such as satin curtains, stand-alone baths and ESPA products. There’s a great choice of food on site as well – head to Seahorse Restaurant for a fancy pre-show dinner of local scallops and Irish chicken supreme.

For a spot of pampering, the Culloden Estate has a plush spa complete with vitality pool, steam rooms and saunas, luxurious treatment suites and relaxation rooms. Treatments include body wraps, face-lifting facials and massages for everyone from golfers to mums-to-be. There’s also a health club with a modern fitness suite and juice bar. Though it’s only 10 minutes from the city centre, the hotel has a rural feel and is surrounded by secluded gardens.

Diehard romantics are in for a treat at Malmaison, centrally located on Victoria Street. Rooms are individually designed with statement wallpaper and velvet headboards. The best room is the Signature Suite, with a vast bed, snooker table and cosy fire, plus docking station, Bose sound system and roll-top bath. Chez Mal Brasserie serves food all day, including grab-and-go bags and breakfast until 10.30am, if you’d like a lie-in.

Whisk your loved one off to Ten Square Hotel for a romantic break in the heart of the city. There’s a wide range of rooms to choose from – go all out and book the penthouse with its rooftop terrace, or the Lanyon Suite, which has a double bath in the bedroom, plus a walk-in shower and double sinks. Hungry? Dining options include a steakhouse and the relaxed Linen Bar, serving local beers, spirits and snacks.

On a budget but don’t want to compromise on style? The Bullitt Hotel has affordable rooms with a cool design. Choose from three categories – Dinky, Comfy and Roomy. Comfy rooms sleep up to four, with twin beds available, ideal for families. Expect rainfall showers, king-size beds and bold, geometric print cushions. If you’re eating in, don’t miss the wood-fired dishes at the main restaurant, Taylor & Clay. For a craft beer with a city view, head upstairs to Babel, the rooftop bar.