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Vagabonds Hostel 5 stars

Queens Quarter, Belfast

Conveniently set in the Queens Quarter district of Belfast, Vagabonds Hostel is located 200 metres from The Belfast Empire Music Hall, 1.9 km from The Waterfront Hall and 3.4 km from SSE Arena. With free WiFi, this 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. Botanic Gardens Belfast is 1 km from the hostel and St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is 2.2 km away. The staff is really kind and friendly. Everything was clean, working and in good shape. I had to leave before the official check out and they were ok with that, which was a big plus.

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8.3
Very good
2,388 reviews
Price from
€ 27
per night

Aunt Rachel's Barn Hostel

Bushmills

Located in Bushmills, 3.8 km from Giants Causeway, Aunt Rachel's Barn Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 3.7 km from Giants Causeway visitors centre, 3.8 km from Hezlett House and 7.2 km from Dunluce Castle. Royal Portrush Golf Course is 11 km from the hostel and Mountsandel Fort is 20 km away. We loved our r.oom it was spacious and comfy, it was lovely and warm and private

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8
Very good
281 reviews
Price from
€ 69
per night

White Park Bay Youth Hostel 4 stars

Ballintoy

Situated 3.6 km from Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge in Ballintoy, Whitepark Bay features free WiFi access and free private parking.

Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.

You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Lovely staff, beautiful view from the large common room, comfortable bed. Great base for hiking in the area. Easy to get to by public transportation.

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8.1
Very good
281 reviews
Price from
€ 26
per night

Causeway Coast Independent Hostel 2 stars

Portstewart

Situated in the coastal town of Portstewart, Causeway Coast Independent Hostel is just 50 metres from the ocean. The town centre can be reached in 5 minutes’ walk.

Rooms at Causeway Coast come with either en suite or shared bathroom facilities, and guests can also relax in the communal dining room and lounge. Shared kitchen facilities are also available. Rick is a wonderful host. close to bus stop. close to ocean (even had seeview from the comfy chair in our room. Close to the promenade. there is a spar open till midnight 10 minutes walking at other side of the promenade. coffee and tea and milk provided. we had the place almost to ourselves so very quiet. a great experience.

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8.4
Very good
345 reviews
Price from
€ 58
per night

Botanic Avenue Hostel less than a mile from the City Centre

Belfast

Set within 3.2 km of SSE Arena and 4.9 km of Titanic Belfast, Botanic Avenue Hostel less than a mile from the City Centre provides rooms in Belfast. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from The Belfast Empire Music Hall. Nice big room. I asked for a lower bunk, they obliged

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8.8
Fabulous
80 reviews
Price from
€ 39
per night

Belfast International Youth Hostel

Belfast

Belfast International Youth Hostel is located 7 minutes’ walk from the Botanic Garden. It offers private and dormitory rooms, an on-site café and a free Wi-Fi zone.

Rooms at the hostel feature shared or private bathroom facilities. Linens are provided and dormitory rooms also feature lockers. Guests can also relax in the lounge areas. Self service laundry facilities are also available. Our room on the third floor was clean with just enough room to accomplish all we wanted to do. It has a pleasant street outlook and there was some noise at night but not too much and not too late, less than you'd expect from a downtown hostel. The bathroom had a shower which drained well and was not slippery which I thought it might might have been when I first saw it. The reception staff were courteous and went out of their way to help which was a big improvement on a huge Heathrow hotel which charged twice as much. Very good lo

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7.5
Good
2,710 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

Bushmills Youth Hostel

Bushmills

On Main Street in Bushmills, Mill Rest Youth Hostel provides accommodation within a short walk of the towns bars, shops and restaurants. Offering free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and laundry facilities, this hostel is 7 minutes’ walk from the Old Bushmills Distillery. The facilities in the room were wonderful. I stayed in a 4 sharing room, with two beds on each level. The bathroom was clean and there was a cupboard to keep each person's belongings. The kitchen space was good with equipment to prepare any food one desires, with 2 convenience stores right next door. A beautiful small village to relax in and the personnel were very friendly and helpful

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7.2
Good
554 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

Lagan Backpackers

Queens Quarter, Belfast

Lagan Backpackers is a well-equipped hostel in central Belfast. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Dormitories have bunk beds and use of shared bathroom facilities. There are mixed dorms at Lagan Backpackers, as well as private rooms. Overall friendliness of guests and staff

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6.6
Review score
193 reviews
Price from
€ 20
per night

Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel

Bushmills

A boutique hostel on Northern Ireland’s north coast, Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel has beautiful panoramic views. Just 2 miles from Bushmills, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Dormitories at Finn McCools Giants Causeway Hostel have bunk beds and use of shared bathroom facilities. There is a common room with TV, luggage storage facilities and bicycle parking. Convenience of everthing we needed. Room was big enough for our bags. Toilet was across from us and shower and another toilet was upstairs. Full kitchen.. Great location and comfy seating area.

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7.3
Good
737 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

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