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Set in Ballymena, 44 km from SSE Arena, Slemish Barn Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 44 km from The Waterfront Hall, 45 km from Titanic Belfast and 46 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. Great location, very comfortable and friendly owner. We felt there like at home and agreed we would love to stay there much longer. Thank you!

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9.2
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Set in Glenariff, 17 km from Glenariff Forest, The Shed Galboly offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with a sea view. The units at The Shed Galboly come with a seating area. There are all what you need. Confy bed, kitchen, shower, super fast broadband internet and silence! The place is placed absolutely in amazing spot. great thing is that there are only three rooms and you can meet amazing specific people there.

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9
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

Set in Castlerock, Londonderry County region, Railway Sleeper Hostel is situated 200 metres from Castlerock Golf Course. 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 26 km from Giants Causeway. Very clean,.cozy and comfortable. Cute little bakery around the corner and just a short walk to the beach.

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9.4
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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. This 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Titanic Belfast is 5 km from the hostel and St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is 2.2 km away. The hostel had a casual and chill atmosphere, with nice rooms and bathrooms. Matt and Cara were incredibly welcoming hosts and made me feel right at home!

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8.4
Very good
2,520 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Botanic Avenue Hostel less than a mile from the City Centre is set in Belfast, 3.2 km from SSE Arena and 4.8 km from Titanic 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. Well, it is about 15-20 minutes walking distance from the city centre but it is a pleasant walk. They provide free breakfast - toasts, jams, cereals, coffee and tea!

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8.3
Very good
463 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

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. Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge is 11 km from the hostel and Ballintoy Harbour is 11 km away. Rooms were spacious and well prepared, outside a lot of green spaces and fields.

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8.1
Very good
442 reviews
Price from
US$78
per night

Situated in Ballintoy, less than 1 km from Whitepark Bay Beach, White Park Bay Youth Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.2 km from Giants Causeway. 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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8.5
Very good
382 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Stay inn - shared flat in Portadown is set in Portadown, within 19 km of Saint Patrick's Catholic Cathedral and 19 km of Saint Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral. The property is around 49 km from The Waterfront Hall, 49 km from SSE Arena and 50 km from Titanic Belfast. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet. Well, the Stay Inn what can I say absolutely amazing! I would recommend to stay here and I shall be back if I need to be in Portadown again. It's 2 minute walk to Asda and the rest of the town. I booked a twin room, check in was so easy, got the keys from the lock box at the entrance and got placed with ease. The Inn is super secure for those in need of that feeling it is 100!! and excellent services from kitchen to laundry. Laundry services is exceptional Frederick had two loads done and dusted on the day I asked them to be done. The Inn Keeper is wonderful man full of stories that are full of mass wonder. He has lead an exceptional life and is a wise man. Always smiling and helpful :) I will miss Frederick! The room was immaculate you can smell the cleaning products used so you know it's clean! It is also very tidy and well presented/kept through out. The kitchen comes with everything you need hob microwave fridge cupboard plenty of room for your food and drinks. All utensils provided to a high standard of hygiene. Also smell the cleaning products used there. The shower is so so good there is a normal shower head and a ceiling shower head for when you need an extra spa feeling. The room comes with full dressed beds blankets pillows cushions and towels for your stay. Immaculate! The beds are super comfy the quilts are super thick had great nights sleep every night. Can not express how welcoming it in here. How safe it feels to stay here and due to limited rooms (4) it is also wonderfully quiet. The other guests that were there were also lovely people and were able to have a good laugh all together waiting for the kettle to make tea. Had such an amazing wonderful time honestly would recommend to everybody to stay. As a woman I can tell you it passes the Granny level of welcoming it truly felt like a home away from home. WiFi available the TV in the room is a smart TV can log into my flix prime Disney the works.

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8.8
Fabulous
8 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

Bushmills Hostel is situated in Bushmills, within 3.9 km of Dunluce Castle and 8 km of Royal Portrush Golf Course. The property is set 3.3 km from Giants Causeway, 3.3 km from Giants Causeway visitors centre and 3.4 km from Hezlett House. The property is non-smoking and is located 3 km from Bushfoot Beach. Just finishing a full renovation, everything is new,clean, and looking excellent.Biker friendly, they let you park in the courtyard (off street, gates are closed for the night) safe and secure.Can fit at least 3-4 bikes 👍 (call them to confirm more bikes,maybe).Great value, great staff👍.Highly recommended

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8
Very good
79 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

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. Incredible staff as well as amazing guests. It’s a true community here. Everyone is so kind. I’ve been traveling for months and it’s the best hostel I’ve stayed at. Great area of Belfast. I can’t say enough kind things about this hostel, please stay here if you can, it’s an expirience in itself.

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6.3
Review score
1,389 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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