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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. Booked this hostel to attend a concert in Limelight Check-in went smoothly Room and bed were great Toilets and showers were great as well. Good breakfast. Shared kitchen and lounge were great

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8.3
Very good
2,426 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. We loved our r.oom it was spacious and comfy, it was lovely and warm and private

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8.1
Very good
288 reviews
Price from
US$76
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
287 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. Stayed here for 2 nights. It's a nice place right near the sea. Rick is very kind and helpful. Rooms are clean and beds were confirmable. Well equipped kitchen to cook your meals. Good Wifi connectivity. Loads of books and board games. Highly recommended.

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8.4
Very good
357 reviews
Price from
US$64
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
94 reviews

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 stayed 3 nights and slept very well 👍

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7.5
Good
2,755 reviews
Price from
US$29
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
558 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. Friendly staff, always felt welcomed, very helpful and clean

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6.7
Review score
236 reviews
Price from
US$24
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
744 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

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