You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from Minitrac: @BBCNews @BBCDouglsFraser Tractor in running for tourism award at Belfast Opera House tonight ! http://t.co/FsL55yAb couple of minutes ago fatdaddybulldog: RT @PeterEgan6: Lennox is a poor staffiex after 2yrs in a Belfast pound he needs our help #save lennox visit http://t.co/qZ2u85zb he's beautiful. couple of minutes ago HarrietJKent: RT @PeterEgan6: Lennox is a poor staffiex after 2yrs in a Belfast pound he needs our help #save lennox visit http://t.co/qZ2u85zb he's beautiful. couple of minutes ago World / Europe / Northern-Ireland / Belfast | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect The port city of Belfast is one of Europe's most up and coming destinations with a vibrant new fashion, design and restaurant scene, as well as a wealth of cultural attractions. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Pound Sterling (GBP) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Temperate, warm summers and mild winters Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 44 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V (UK-style 3 pin plugs) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety Free National Health Service. EU citizens should obtain a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in England. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Belfast arrive at Belfast City Airport. The Airport Express 300 bus service (£6) runs 24 hours a day, departing around every ten minutes, with a 30-40 minute journey time into Belfast city centre. Taxis (£25) are available outside the arrivals hall. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Ulster Museum The Ulster museum has over 9,000 years of Irish history and includes collections of Fine Art and Applied Art, Archaeology, Ethnography, Local History, Industrial Archaeology, Botany, Zoology and Geology. As well as Irish history it also has exhibits from around the world with ancient Mummies and Dinosaurs to keep the kids entertained. Address: Donegall Sq East, Belfast Post Code:BT1 5GS Tel No:02890 310607 Belfast Castle Belfast Castle: This magnificent sandstone building overlooks the city, 400 feet above sea level on the very peak of Cave Hill. The first castle on the site was built in the 12th-century, but most of the current structure dates back to 1870. It now houses an impressive collection of Victorian antiques, and the grounds also host Cave Hill Adventure Playground for younger children. Address: Antrim Road, Belfast Post Code:BT15 5GR Tel No:+44 (0)28 9077 6925 St George's Market St George's Market (Opposite Belfast Waterfront Hall and the Hilton Hotel in Oxford Street): This elegant building, dating back to 1896, looks better than ever after its recent restoration. Get up early on the market days of Friday and Saturday. Friday is the Variety Market with antiques, books and clothes as well as fruit and vegetables up for grabs while Saturday is the Food and Garden Market, where you'll find the best local produce and speciality foods. Address: 12-20 East Bridge Street Post Code:BT1 3NQ Tel No:028 9043 5704 Quick Lunch - Mourne Seafood Bar Mourne Seafood Bar: This well-placed eatery serves locally sourced seafood. Choose from the informal menu downstairs or an upstairs menu ranging from beer-battered fish to lobster. Address: 34-36 Bank Street Post Code: Tel No:00 44 028 9024 8544 Top Table - Deane's Restaurant Deane's Restaurant: This Michelin-starred restaurant is the product of local legend Michael Deane. Elegant, minimalist and with the accent on simple food expertly prepared, this is fine dining at its very best. Address: 36-40 Howard Street Post Code: Tel No:00 44 028 9033 1134 Cheap Eat - La Boca La Boca: The all-day bistro menu in this vibrant restaurant includes South American and Argentine classics, which in the main means great steaks. There's also good coffee and a wide selection of New World wines. Address: 6 Fountain Street Post Code: Tel No:00 44 028 9032 3087 On Business - Europa Hotel Europa Hotel : A cosmopolitan, four-star hotel, situated in the heart of Belfast, ideally located for business travellers, and within walking distance of the entertainment areas. Book now Address: Great Victoria Street Post Code:BT2 7AP Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - The Merchant Hotel The Merchant Hotel : A Grade A-listed building in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, this hotel has been beautifully restored with 26 exceptionally elegant bedrooms and suites, with custom-made furniture and antiques. Book now Address: 35 39 Waring Street BT1 2DY Belfast, United Kingdom Post Code: Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Madison's Madison's : Centrally located, this hotel boasts a spacious café bar, restaurant and nightclub, and has won awards for excellent service. Book now Address: 59-63 Botanic Avenue Post Code: Tel No: Coffee And Chat - Café Paul Rankin Café Paul Rankin (Fountain Street, 00 44 028 90 315090): Another local culinary hero brings his magic touch to this great casual dining pit-stop, which always has a buzz about it. Address: Fountain Street Post Code: Tel No:00 44 028 90 315090 Formal Presentation - Malmaison Malmaison (34-38 Victoria St, 00 44 028 9022 0200): This fashionable boutique hotel always leaves a good impression, and has stylish, modern meetings rooms for up to 30 people. Address: 34-38 Victoria St Post Code: Tel No:00 44 028 9022 0200 Evening Drinks - The Crown Bar The Crown Bar (46 Great Victoria Street, 00 44 028 9024 3187): Northern Ireland's best-known pub is one of the National Trust's greatest treasures. Possibly the only bar in the world where an internet web cam operates in a gas-lit bar. Address: 46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast Post Code:BT2 7BA Tel No:00 44 028 9024 3187 Print City guides Belfast Flights Book flights to Belfast now Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
