Holiday Inn Express Belfast City is at 106 University Street, in the leafy Queen’s Quarter south of the city centre, and it is one of the better-value stays for visitors interested in the Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum and the university area. The hotel has 171 rooms, includes a free full breakfast, and offers free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour gym, a bar and a restaurant, Restaurant Belfast, serving lunch and dinner. Facilities include a business centre, express check-in, an electric car charging station, bicycle parking, tour and ticket assistance, multilingual staff, a lift and a 24-hour front desk, and rooms have showers, hair dryers and TVs. Free infant beds are available, and the hotel holds a Green Tourism certification. Queen’s University is four minutes on foot, Botanic railway station seven, Belfast Botanic Gardens six and Ormeau Park eight, while the Grand Opera House and City Hall are around eighteen and nineteen minutes away, so it is best for visitors happy to walk or use the bus. Parking spaces are limited, according to the hotel, and one guest reports free on-site parking, so confirm before arriving. It is a practical, friendly choice for budget travellers, families and anyone wanting to explore the Queen’s Quarter.
Location and getting around
University Street is the main road through the Queen’s Quarter, with cafés, bars and restaurants along it and the Botanic Gardens at the top. The city centre is a twenty-minute walk or a short bus or taxi ride, and the hop-on hop-off bus stops at Queen’s University and the Botanic Gardens.
Rooms and facilities
Expect simple, modern rooms with a free full breakfast that keeps costs down. The gym is open all day and night, and the electric charging point helps drivers of electric cars. The hotel is a quieter alternative to the busy centre.
Who it suits
Families, budget travellers, students and academics visiting the university, and anyone who wants a quieter base near the museums and gardens. It is less suited to those who want to stay in the thick of the Cathedral Quarter nightlife.
Good to know
The hotel is close to the ibis Belfast Queens Quarter, so compare both for price and availability. Parking is limited, so ask in advance. Book early for graduation week and big university events, when rooms fill quickly.
Neighbourhood notes
The Queen’s Quarter has a youthful feel, with independent cafés, bookshops and bars, and it is a good area for a stroll in the evening. The Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens are on your doorstep, which makes this a good base for a culture-led break, and the walk to the Botanic railway station is short.
Why stay here
- ✓171 rooms
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Bar
- ✓Restaurant Belfast
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Green Tourism certified
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Holiday Inn Express Belfast City?+
Yes, a free full breakfast is included.
How far is Holiday Inn Express Belfast City from Queen’s University?+
It is about four minutes on foot, at 106 University Street.
Does Holiday Inn Express Belfast City have parking?+
Spaces are limited, so confirm with the hotel before you arrive by car.
