Strandtown Travel Guide
Belfast
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Popular places to visit

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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.

Belfast Botanic Gardens
Appreciate the diverse range of tropical plants in the historic greenhouses of this park and visit Northern Ireland’s largest museum.
Top hotels in Strandtown

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Excellent staff and brilliant location
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Great centrally local hotel. Nice staff, comfy room at a good price
Reviewed on 7 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
Great location, friendly staff. Very convenient and lockers to store luggage if you have to wait for flight after checking out.
Reviewed on 8 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

room2 Belfast Hometel
Wonderful place to stay. The staff were sensational, very friendly and helpful. Got to check in before our 3pm time, check out 12pm. Just a wonderful experience all round. Would definitely recommend. And the bus stop to the international airport was 50 metres down the road.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strandtown

Ballyhackamore
Though Ballyhackamore may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like CS Lewis Square and Ormeau Park.

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 Waterfront
You'll love the fantastic nightlife in Belfast Waterfront, and you might want to stick around to check out Waterfront Hall, a top place to visit.

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.

Ballynafoy
If you're spending some time in Ballynafoy, Ravenhill Stadium and Ormeau Park are top sights worth seeing.
