Belfast

Located just 50 feet from the terminal entrance, Maldron Hotel Belfast International Airport is the closest hotel with parking to Belfast International Airport. Wake up refreshed and get to the airport faster with our Park, Stay & Fly packages.

Our modern, friendly 4-star hotel puts you right in the action, with shops, restaurants and historic landmarks all on your doorstep. Whether it’s an activity-packed family getaway, romantic break, or business trip, Maldron Hotel Belfast City is your perfect basecamp to experience everything Belfast has to offer.

Located just an 18 minute drive from the hotel, Let's Go Hydro is Northern Ireland’s premier water sports and adventure resort, perfect for families seeking fun and excitement. With a variety of activities designed for all ages, it’s an ideal day out for our guests. Book your stay with us and enjoy a day of fun at Let's Go Hydro, where unforgettable family memories are made!

Located just a 20-minute drive from the hotel, Colin Glen Forest Park is an enchanting destination perfect for family outings. Nestled in the scenic hills on the outskirts of Belfast, the park combines the beauty of nature with exciting attractions suitable for all ages. Book your stay with us and enjoy a day of adventure at Colin Glen Forest Park, where unforgettable family memories are made!

Located in the heart of Belfast, The MAC is a premier contemporary arts venue just an 18 minute walk from the hotel. Offering a dynamic range of visual art exhibitions, theatre performances, live music, and creative workshops, The MAC is an essential destination for culture enthusiasts. Book your stay with us and experience the artistic vibrancy of Belfast at The MAC!

Explore the heritage and craftsmanship of McConnell's Irish Whisky Distillery, located within Crumlin Road Gaol. Discover the rich history of Irish whisky-making through guided tours and tastings, immersing yourself in the traditions that have defined McConnell's since 1776. Book your visit and indulge in the flavours of Ireland’s finest whisky, crafted with passion and expertise.

Just a short drive from the hotel, North Down Museum offers a fascinating journey through the rich history and heritage of the North Down area. Located in the picturesque town of Bangor, the museum is housed in a charming 19th-century coach house and provides a delightful educational experience for visitors of all ages.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Crawfordsburn Beach is a picturesque coastal retreat located within Crawfordsburn Country Park. The beach offers clean sandy shores, clear waters, and stunning views of Belfast Lough. Whether you're looking to sunbathe, swim, or take a scenic walk, Crawfordsburn Beach provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Crawfordsburn Country Park offers a blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and historical attractions. Situated along the scenic coastline of Belfast Lough, the park is perfect for those looking to explore Northern Ireland's great outdoors.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Pickie Funpark in Bangor is a fantastic destination for a day of family-friendly fun and adventure. With a variety of exciting attractions and activities, Pickie Funpark offers something for visitors of all ages, making it an ideal spot for a memorable day out.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Dundonald International Ice Bowl offers a variety of exciting activities, with ice skating being a highlight. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a beginner, the Ice Bowl provides a fun and exhilarating experience for visitors of all ages.

Just a short drive from the hotel, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is one of Belfast's most beautiful and beloved parks. Known for its extensive gardens, lush green spaces, and picturesque walking trails, the park is a perfect destination for a relaxing day out in nature.

The ICC Belfast/Waterfront Hall is an award-winning purpose-built conference and entertainment centre located in the heart of Belfast. The venue’s stunning architecture epitomises contemporary design with stunning views over the city and River Lagan.

ICC Belfast/Waterfront Hall has undergone a £29.5m transformation and was re-opened in May 2016. The expansion programme has led to double the amount of event space and has created a state of the art facilities ranking it, among the top tier of European Conference Centres.

Another popular landmark in Belfast is the Albert Memorial Clock which for a time was also known as ‘Belfast’s leaning tower of Pisa’, before undergoing multi-million-pound restoration back in 2002.

Just an 18 minute walk from the hotel, the Big Fish, also known as the Salmon of Knowledge, is one of Belfast’s most iconic landmarks. Located on Donegall Quay, near the Lagan Lookout and Custom House, this impressive mosaic sculpture tells the story of Belfast's history through its beautifully crafted tiles.

Explore 100 acres of beautiful gardens, including the restored Walled Garden, the previously unseen Lost Garden, meandering waterways, and picturesque glens.

You’ll find parking easily in the free car park. You can also enjoy delicious food and drink from the award-winning café available on site.

Áras Uí Chonghaile is a visitor centre dedicated to telling the story of James Connolly. Best known for his role in the 1916 Easter Rising, Connolly was also a leading Trade Unionist, Socialist, and Republican.

This interactive exhibition tells the story of his life, from his birth in Edinburgh to meeting his wife Lily in Dublin, to traveling across the United States spreading the word of trade unionism. There is also an exclusive Historic Collection which is a unique insight into those times and presents a display of original art and artifacts unavailable anywhere else in the world.  

Custom House Square has been a popular outdoor concert venue in Belfast for a number of years.  Clayton Hotel Belfast is located only a 15-minute walk from the venue.

An award-winning centre of excellence, Queens University is an international centre of research and education located in the Botanic area of Belfast. Queen’s became a university in the early 20th century and to date has won the Queen’s anniversary prize for higher and further education on 5 different occasions. The university has more than 17,000 students and around 3,500 staff and is a dynamic and diverse university.

Walk, swim, look for fossils or just enjoy the coastal views - Waterloo Bay is a special place. 

To fully appreciate the geological diversity of Waterloo Bay it’s best to visit at low tide when the progression of the rocks on the foreshore through the millennia can be clearly seen from the promenade as one walks north from the leisure centre, where free parking is available. It is the most accessible locality for fossil hunting and geological interest anywhere on the island of Ireland. Specialist guided tours are available locally.

Commonly known as Stormont, this “great white house up on the hill” is home to the recently defunct Northern Ireland Assembly, the legislative body for Northern Ireland established under the Belfast Agreement 1998 or the Good Friday Agreement.

Set in the countryside over 170 acres, this outdoor museum tells the history dating back to the early 20th Century in Belfast. Takes you back in time to discover how people lived and travelled over the centuries. The museum is situated in Cultra; 11km from the City Centre with easy access by car or public transport. Great family day out to keep the little ones entertained.

The only surviving steamship of the White Star Line launched in 1911. Built alongside the Titanic, restored and back home to Belfast, it is now located in the Titanic Quarter next to the exhibition. The Nomadic transported the first and second class passengers from the dockside out to the Titanic in Cherbourg. It is now the last remaining White Star line ship in the world and a member of the core collection of the National Historic Ships register.

Beginning at Belfast Castle, you have several trail options depending on your physical level. You can choose a gentler route, Castle Trail, which would take only 30 minutes to walk, covering 0.8 miles and with views over the city at 120m above sea level. For a more moderate walk, you can take the Estate Trail which covers 2.4 miles but if you want a more challenging route, you can take the Cave Hill Trail or the Ballyaghagan Trail. The Cave Hill Trail covers 4.5 miles where the highlight of your walk is the spectacular McArts Fort, which stands almost 368m above sea level.

Located on the east side of Belfast City Hall, the garden is set on two levels with the upper level containing a nine metre long plinth, inscribed with the names of those who died on RMS Titanic and a lower grassed terrace surrounding the existing monument.

The garden's memorial plinth supports fifteen bronze plaques which list, in alphabetical order, the names of 1,512 people who perished on RMS Titanic.

Explore Belfast’s River Lagan with the Hydrobikes At Lagan Adventures where you will be taking cycling off the road and onto the relative safety of the water. 

This is the only experience Belfast’s Historic River Lagan Waterway and it is a unique way for visitors to see Belfast and the its historic Waterfront, Harland and Wolf cranes, Obel Tower, historic bridges, canal structure and much more.

Clifton House, formerly the Poor House, was built in 1774 by the Belfast Charitable Society and is one of Belfast's most historic buildings.

 The Poor House in Belfast was a safe haven for the poorest and neediest in society. The Belfast Charitable Society were to the fore in providing the essentials such as food and shelter, but they also provided training, education and skills enabling people to escape the cycles of poverty and live independently. 

The Poor House in Belfast was a safe haven for the poorest and neediest in society. 

The Belfast Charitable Society were to the fore in providing the essentials such as food and shelter, but they also provided training, education and skills enabling people to escape the cycles of poverty and live independently.

A giant modelling kit - using scale replicas of Titanic’s component parts - recreates the legendary liner beside the Abercorn Basin. 

The innovative genius that lay behind the building of Titanic is celebrated in this spectacular see-through 13.5 metre tall bronze structure. A giant modelling kit - using scale replicas of Titanic's component parts - recreates the legendary liner beside the Abercorn Basin, near where the real ship was built. The £200,000 piece was inspired by the plastic frames of the Airfix model kits. At night it lights up Titanic Quarter with blue and white phosphorous lighting.

The sculpture pays tribute to the city's shipbuilding heritage and is set within the timeframe of 1912. 

The sculpture pays tribute to the city's shipbuilding heritage and is set within the timeframe of 1912. 

It was created by leading Irish artist Ross Wilson and features three bronze workmen on their way home, framed against the backdrop of the iconic Samson and Goliath cranes. Walk in the footsteps of the men who built the ships that would wear out the oceans.

Nestled in the heart of Belfast, the Linen Hall Library stands as the city's oldest and most cherished cultural institution. Established in 1788, this historic library offers a treasure trove of Irish history, politics, and culture, with unique collections on the United Irishmen and the Troubles. Whether you're delving into rare manuscripts, exploring the extensive Northern Ireland Political Collection, or attending one of its many lectures and exhibitions, the Linen Hall Library provides an unparalleled glimpse into Ireland's rich heritage. Open to all, it continues to be a beacon of learning and community engagement in Northern Ireland.

Rising high above the city's skyline, the Dome at Victoria Square boasts 360 degree views across Belfast.

Expert tour guide Gerry is on hand to point out areas of interest whilst sharing his own experiences of Belfast.

The free tours of the dome give you a spectacular view of the Belfast skyline and allow you to take in sights such as Belfast City Hall and the Albert Clock.

Explore Belfast’s River Lagan with the Hydrobikes At Lagan Adventures where you will be taking cycling off the road and onto the relative safety of the water.

This is the only experience Belfast’s Historic River Lagan Waterway and it is a unique way for visitors to see Belfast and the its historic Waterfront, Harland and Wolf cranes, Obel Tower, historic bridges, canal structure and much more.

(The image i've attached isn't from Lagan Adventures, they're Erne Adventures in Enniskillen but they're using the same hydrobikes)

Behind Titanic Belfast you can walk along the historic slipways where Titanic and Olympic were built and launched over 100 years ago. 

See where Titanic first touched the water back in 1911. The Slipways have since been restored and now play host to a variety of open air concerts and events. 

Titanic Belfast stands at the head of the historic slipways where Titanic and Olympic were built and from where these famous ships were first launched into the water. 

Walk down the very slipway where Titanic was constructed and explore a life size plan of Titanic's Promenade Deck which is inlaid in white stone. Discover the positions of the liner's lifeboats and funnels and have a seat at one of the benches positioned exactly as they would have been on board the deck of Titanic.

RISE is a landmark artwork located at Broadway Roundabout, Belfast, one of the main gateways to the city. It is the biggest public art sculpture in Belfast. 

The sculpture's two globes, cast in white steel, symbolise the rising of the sun and new hope for Belfast's future. It aims to help revitalise Belfast, bringing a new focus to the area and projecting a vibrant, confident image of the city.

Step aboard and discover one ship, 100 years of history, and 1000 incredible stories.

Based in Belfast’s famous Titanic Quarter, HMS Caroline is a remarkable First World War ship now restored as a must-see floating museum with an amazing story to tell!

Rediscover The Chronicles of Narnia with a walk through CS Lewis Square, a public space commemorating the Belfast-born author, CS Lewis. 

Featuring seven bronze sculptures from 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', including Aslan, The White Witch, Mr Tumnus, The Beavers, The Robin and The Stone Table, it is a stunning display of public art.

Botanic Gardens is an important part of Belfast's Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists. 

Botanic Gardens was established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, in response to public interest in horticulture and botany. 

Originally known as the Belfast Botanic Garden, the site contained exotic tree species and impressive plant collections from the southern hemisphere, many of which can still be seen in the park.

Belfast Whiskey Club is Belfast’s only fully independent and non-profit whiskey club that opens its doors to people from all over the world to come and experience unique whiskey tastings in venues right across Belfast. 

Belfast is a whiskey city and the club is proud to promote whiskey; allowing you to taste the many variations, styles and brands. 

Belfast Whiskey Club looks to get reactions from guests, spark debate and taste some exceptional liquid. Each tasting is unique and provides an excellent opportunity to taste whiskey from Ireland and from around the world; the vast majority of which are not found in local bars! 

The club’s events are open to the public, but to be guaranteed a space at one of the tastings it is important to book via Facebook.

 Belfast Whiskey Club is based in the famous Duke of York bar in the Cathedral Quarter, yet can be found hosting their tastings in a plethora of bars in the city and further afield in Northern Ireland.

Between Stranmillis, Belfast and Union Locks, Lisburn, Lagan Valley Regional Park covers 4,500 acres of countryside and 11 miles of riverbank. 

The Regional Park is a mosaic of countryside, urban parks, heritage sites, nature reserves and riverside trails. 

The backbone of the Regional Park is the River Lagan and towpath, offering miles of level walking in tranquil, attractive surroundings. Its rich local history includes relics of the old Lagan Canal and linen industry, whilst its more distant past is represented by Norman mottes and evidence of early Stone Age settlements, notably the Giant's Ring. 

It is an ideal place to enjoy the countryside, pursue active sports such as cycling, running and canoeing, or to participate in more leisurely pursuits such as bird watching and walking.