ibis Belfast Queens Quarter is the sensible budget choice for travellers who would rather spend their money on tours than on a room. The three-star hotel sits on University Street in the Queen’s Quarter, the leafy, studenty area of South Belfast that grows around Queen’s University, which is right next door. The appeal is location and value: the Botanic Gardens, the Palm House and the free Ulster Museum are a short stroll away, the cafés, bookshops and pubs of Botanic Avenue and the Lisburn Road are close by, and the city centre is a short bus ride or an easy walk. Rooms are compact and simple but comfortable, with a choice of a double bed, two single beds or an accessible double room, and each sleeps up to two guests. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet, a bar serving coffee, wine and beer, and a 24-hour snack and pizza menu for late arrivals. Wi-Fi is complimentary, the whole property is non-smoking, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at 75 University Street, between Botanic Avenue and the university. Walk north along Botanic Avenue and Dublin Road to reach City Hall in around twenty minutes, or hop on one of the frequent buses along the main roads into the centre. The coaches for the Giant’s Causeway and Game of Thrones tours leave from Donegall Square, so allow time for the walk or a bus in the morning. Botanic railway station is close by for trains to the coast and to Lisburn.
Rooms: all rooms are designed for one or two guests, so families need to book two rooms or look elsewhere. Twin rooms suit friends travelling together, and accessible doubles are available for guests with reduced mobility.
Who it suits: budget travellers, solo visitors, couples on a short city break and anyone visiting Queen’s University. It is a practical, no-frills choice rather than a place to linger.
Good to know: check-in is from 3pm and check-out by noon. Pets are not allowed. Breakfast is charged separately on many rates, but it is a convenient way to fuel up before a long tour day. Ask the hotel about parking when you book, as the surrounding streets are mostly residential.
Why stay here
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Bar
- ✓24-hour snack menu
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Accessible rooms
- ✓Twin rooms
- ✓Non-smoking property
- ✓Next to Queens University
Good questions
Where is ibis Belfast Queens Quarter?+
It is at 75 University Street in South Belfast, next door to Queen’s University. The Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum are a short stroll away.
How far is ibis Belfast Queens Quarter from the city centre?+
City Hall is about a twenty-minute walk along Botanic Avenue and Dublin Road. Frequent buses also run into the centre.
Does ibis Belfast Queens Quarter serve breakfast?+
Yes, the hotel offers a breakfast buffet, and there is a bar with a 24-hour snack menu. Breakfast is charged separately on many rates.
