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Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Lunch and dinner served
The Holiday Inn Express Belfast City, in the heart of Belfast, welcomes visitors with a full breakfast each morning. Guests can dine at Restaurant Belfast, use in-room WiFi, work out in the 24-hour gym, or use dry cleaning and laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
106 University Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1HP

What's nearby

  • Queen's University of Belfast - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Belfast Botanic Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Opera House - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • SSE Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Titanic Belfast - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Botanic Station - 7 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hatfield House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bo Tree Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maggie May's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Umi Falafel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kaffe O - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG

Eco-certified hotel near Titanic Belfast
Free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Belfast, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An electric car charging station, express check-in, and an elevator
  • Bicycle parking, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 171 individually decorated rooms feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and LED light bulbs

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Belfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG located?

Located in Belfast City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Queen's University of Belfast and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Titanic Belfast. Ormeau Park and Belfast Botanic Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Botanic Station is 7 minutes by foot and Great Victoria Street Station is 18 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1015 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TRISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Belfast. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast ever at a hotel. The staff are exceptional. The beds were comfortable and the bar was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pat and Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoying stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and pleasant. The Staff was fantastic and professional. The breakfast was good and BBQ chicken pizza 🍕 fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wonderful stay just one night, greatly appreciate the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was lovely. Plenty of choice. Clean rooms, bedding & fresh towels daily
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very happy with my stay. very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Not a great area for a tourist. More for university Wished we had stayed at the Holoday inn downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was just what was required. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, just a bit of a pity about the surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably price, well staffed, comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were attentive and very helpful. The breakfast was perfect to set you up for the day
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel. Great for visiting, no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved my stay here and would definitely stay here again. The breakfast was delicious and staff couldn’t do enough for us. Every one was so helpful. Sophie made the breakfast something to look forward to, such great manners and excellent customer service!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday Express Belfast City

Really clean and comfortable room, the complimentary breakfast was excellent, will definitely stay here on my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and convenient hotel for our break in Belfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean Gary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not as central as suggested. Hotel is a bit tired but fairly clean. The breakfast is average at best and very busy, which meant we skipped it last morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Neil Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value hotel, everything was fairly standard, but fine for the price charged. Handy having free parking. A good base to explore Belfast from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly, welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel, parking is included and the full breakfast everyday was amazing, really worthwhile. The hotel is in a great location, close to Queen's, Ulster Museum and an easy walk into town. There are also some great pubs and restaurants very close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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