Culmore Travel Guide
Londonderry
Popular places to visit

Derry City Walls
Walk beside the fortified ramparts from the 1600s that have survived several sieges and offer panoramic views of the Maiden City.

Millennium Forum
Opened in 2001, the Millennium Forum in Londonderry is not only one of the city’s major venues, but also one of the biggest purpose-built theatres in Ireland. It’s also home to the largest theatre stage in Ireland, making it a brilliant venue for plays, shows, concerts and musicals.

Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial
Explore displays about the Troubles that shook Derry in the mid-20th century in a museum on the site of the tragic struggles.

Guildhall
The Guildhall is a major landmark in Londonderry in Northern Ireland and has been at the centre of city life since the late 19th Century. Built by The Honourable Irish Society in 1890, the neo-Gothic style building dominates Guildhall Square, the city’s main square.

You are Now Entering Free Derry Mural
Discover a symbol of political uprising and learn about Belfast’s bloody battles, hunger strikes and self-run city during the Troubles.

St. Columb's Cathedral
Marvel at stunning artworks and stained-glass windows and explore the serene grounds of this historic cathedral that belongs to the Church of Ireland.
Top hotels in Culmore

City Hotel Derry
"Always a great place and looking forward to the completion of the renovations👍"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Maldron Hotel Derry
"Wonderful hotel. We were there only one night but I would have loved to stay longer. We enjoyed dinner and drinks in their restaurant and it was delicious."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG
"Our problem with the room was the size. It would have been fine for a two person, one bed, room, but it was listed as a three person room with a foldout bed. It turned out that when you opened the couch into a bed the room was completely full. You could barely squeeze past the bed to get to the bathroom. ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

The Ebrington hotel
"Friendly and welcoming staff; good food, clean bathroom and all the facilities you n for a short stay."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Da Vinci's Hotel Derry
"Welcoming staff in all areas. Room was excellent and for the price, great value."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Roe Valley Resort
"We stayed at Roe Valley Resort for a weekend with our 3 and 4-year-old children and overall were very impressed. Our family suite was extremely spacious and gave us plenty of room to relax. While some areas of the hotel are currently undergoing maintenance, the hotel itself is lovely and the grounds ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
