Belfast Waterfront Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Waterfront Hall
Sitting on the banks of the Lagan River in Belfast, the Waterfront Hall is a landmark of the city and ranks as one of the world’s leading conference venues, hosting a huge array of events from concerts and shows to exhibitions and competitions.

Titanic Belfast
The world’s biggest Titanic museum experience, Titanic Belfast sits on the very slipway where the ill-fated ocean liner was built between 1909 and 1911. The location, Belfast’s former Harland and Wolff shipyard, is dominated by the towering exhibition space, with its glittering blocks recalling four ship hulls.

SSE Arena
Catch an event at SSE Arena during your trip to Belfast. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall is an imposing sight – it sits on the edge of the shopping district and looms over the shoppers, dividing them from the business area on the other side of the city centre. It has strong links with the Titanic – it was referred to before construction began 1898 as “the Stone Titanic” – and features a memorial garden for the sunken ship.

Queen's University of Belfast
Explore the campus of Queen's University of Belfast during your trip to Belfast. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Grand Opera House
Belfast’s majestic Grand Opera House opened its doors in 1895 and since then has played host to some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment. Located in the heart of Belfast’s bustling city centre, this magnificent Victorian building has provided enchanting theatre for over 100 years as well as engaging with the local community and igniting a love of the stage in the city.
Top hotels in Belfast Waterfront

Hilton Belfast hotel
Very good overall apart from one day the room was not cleaned and never had fresh cups to make tea or a replenish of some new teabags to make a cup of tea the next morning. Apart from that very welcoming and a lovely stay.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Great hotel. We stayed 1 night unfortunately we couldn't stay longer. Could not fault a thing. Staff, room, food was excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
5 min walk from bus/train station so easy to get to from airport just single bus journey. Middle of city so close to food + shops and only short walk to museums etc. Staff extremely attentive + helpful room immaculate breakfast catered for all tastes + diets.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
The room was clean and simple, exactly what we were looking for at a great price. The hallways of our floor had bits of food and debris but otherwise the hotel was well maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Spacious room, clean and comfortable. Decent breakfast. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Quiet but very close to lots of restaurants, pubs and just a couple of minutes walk into the city centre. A few minutes walk from Grand Central bus and train station, very easy to get a bus from Belfast ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Moxy Belfast City
Perfect
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Belfast Waterfront

Belfast Central District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Belfast Central District. Make a stop by Ulster Hall or Belfast Christmas Market while you're exploring the area.

Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to MAC Theatre and Belfast Customs House while you're in town.

Ballymacarret
While visiting Ballymacarret, you might make a stop by sights like CS Lewis Square and Avoniel Leisure Centre.

Titanic Quarter
Titanic Quarter is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Titanic Belfast and Odyssey Complex.

Belfast City Centre
Cosy bars a university vibe and top sights from Crown Liquor Saloon to Grand Opera House – discover Belfast City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

New Lodge
While New Lodge isn't home to many top sights, Crumlin Road Gaol and MAC Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
