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Vagabonds Hostel 5 stars

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. Nice staff, pleasant stay, friendly people. Not so far from the city center and the main bus station (Europa Bus Station) from where you can get the airports and other cities. There are a lot of restaurants, pubs and food shops nearby.

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8.3
Very good
2,414 reviews
Price from
TL 1,024
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. It’s a very, very cozy place, with a superb location and even an ocean view from our room. Extremely friendly and welcoming host. Lovely room with both double bed and bunk beds - our own bathroom and an excellent view. There are kitchen facilities- and it’s that kind of place you regret, you haven’t booked more days. We could easily have stayed there for a week, it’s an absolute wonderful place and I will recommend it to anybody. Do book here, you won’t regret it, and it’s near all the main attractions:-)

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8
Very good
286 reviews
Price from
TL 2,433
per night

White Park Bay Youth Hostel 4 stars

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. The location was amazing. These places are amazing and special. I hope that overcrowded tourism does not destroy the charm of this place.

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8.1
Very good
284 reviews
Price from
TL 921
per night

Causeway Coast Independent Hostel 2 stars

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. Everything was super clean and tidy, the beds are very comfy, the kitchen is well equipped and there's a good area to hand out. The host is great and welcoming, cannot recommend this place enough! Plus the location is awesome, ocean view, I hope I can comeback soon!

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8.4
Very good
348 reviews
Price from
TL 2,048
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. Nice big room. I asked for a lower bunk, they obliged

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8.8
Fabulous
89 reviews
Price from
TL 1,284
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. First time booking a hostel - private en-suite bath ( wet room) . It was clean, efficient, safe. Key card needed at stairs, elevator, and room. Staff was super helpful and friendly! Common areas were updated. Laundry facilities available.

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7.5
Good
2,733 reviews
Price from
TL 860
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. Great place! Lovely people, location and facilities

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7.2
Good
557 reviews
Price from
TL 860
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. Overall friendliness of guests and staff

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6.6
Review score
211 reviews
Price from
TL 713
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
740 reviews
Price from
TL 795
per night

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