Bullitt Hotel is the pick for travellers who want a central, sociable base with personality at a sensible price. Named in honour of Bullitt, the 1968 film starring Steve McQueen, it is a lifestyle hotel with a playful, laid-back tone and a buzzing ground floor that locals use as much as guests. The 74 rooms are named by size rather than by grand titles. Dinky rooms of around 12 to 14 square metres suit solo travellers and short trips, Comfy rooms of 15 to 20 square metres come as doubles, twins, triples and quads, Roomy rooms of 28 to 32 square metres add seating, and the Biggy rooms of about 35 square metres include a record player, a double walk-in shower and a mini fridge with complimentary beers and water. Every room has a rainfall shower and a TV, and there are dog-friendly Dog Den rooms with a bed and bowls for your pet. Downstairs, Taylor and Clay is the hotel restaurant, there is an espresso bar for the morning, the Bullitt Bar and a courtyard beer garden for evenings, and on the roof, Babel is one of the city’s favourite rooftop bars and gardens.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at 40a Church Lane, a small street between Victoria Street and Ann Street in the heart of the city centre. The Cathedral Quarter, the Albert Clock and the main shopping streets are a few minutes’ walk away, City Hall and the tour coaches on Donegall Square are about ten minutes on foot, and St George’s Market is a short stroll south-east. Titanic Belfast is around twenty minutes’ walk across the river.
Rooms: choose a Comfy room for the best balance of space and price for two, or a Roomy or Biggy room if you plan to spend time in your room. Dinky rooms are genuinely small, so they are best for one person or a single night. Comfy triples and quads make it a good-value option for small families or groups of friends.
Who it suits: couples, friends and solo travellers who enjoy a lively bar scene and want to walk everywhere, as well as dog owners. Light sleepers should note that the bars can be busy at weekends, so ask for a room away from the courtyard.
Good to know: guests get discounted car parking and a discount on dinner in the hotel restaurants. Babel is popular with locals on warm evenings and weekends, so go early for a table. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Taylor and Clay restaurant
- ✓Babel rooftop bar and garden
- ✓Espresso bar
- ✓Courtyard beer garden
- ✓Rainfall showers
- ✓Dog-friendly Dog Den rooms
- ✓Triple and quad rooms
- ✓Discounted guest parking
Good questions
What are the room types at Bullitt Hotel?+
Rooms are named by size: Dinky, Comfy, Roomy and Biggy, plus dog-friendly Dog Den rooms. Comfy rooms also come as twins, triples and quads.
Does Bullitt Hotel have a rooftop bar?+
Yes, Babel is the hotel’s rooftop bar and garden, one of the most popular in Belfast. Go early on warm evenings and weekends.
Is Bullitt Hotel dog friendly?+
Yes, the hotel has Dog Den rooms with a dog bed and bowl. Book one of these rooms if you are travelling with your dog.
