🇬🇧 Belfast, United Kingdom
Premier Inn
📍 2A, Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT
Your stay — Premier Inn
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The Property — Premier Inn
This Premier Inn sits near the Titanic Quarter, a short walk from the SSE Arena. The lobby is clean, bright and functional, with a check-in desk that works fast and staff who give straightforward directions. It’s a reliable budget stop: you get a decent bed, blackout curtains and a cooked breakfast for a fixed price, nothing more, nothing less. Best for travellers who want a predictable base between sightseeing and need the money saved for Belfast’s pubs and museums.
Chronicles of Belfast
Belfast grew from a 17th-century settlement into the world’s leading linen producer and a powerhouse of shipbuilding – the Titanic was built here. The city centre still shows Victorian and Edwardian confidence in its red-brick commercial buildings and the grand City Hall. The Troubles shaped much of the late 20th century, but since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, Belfast has rebuilt itself around tourism, tech and culture. Today its identity balances working-class pride, a growing food scene and a young population that treats murals and peace walls as both history and art.
Best Time to Visit
Full Belfast guide →Best months
May, June and September – warmest weather, long daylight and fewer crowds than midsummer.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest. July sees the Twelfth of July parades (Orangemen marching) which spike hotel demand and prices. August brings the Belfast International Arts Festival. Premier Inn rates often double in peak weeks.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best budget months. Milder weather than winter, cheaper rooms, public transport still runs full schedules and you avoid the summer tourist crush.
Weather & packing
Belfast’s weather is famously fickle: four seasons in one day is not a joke. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood and a light layer regardless of the forecast – you will use both.
Live City Briefing — Belfast
- The Belfast Grand Central Station, a new transport hub, opened in late 2025 and now handles most buses and trains, including direct services to the airport. Check which entrance your bus uses.
- Titanic Belfast, the main tourist attraction, has extended its opening hours to 8pm for summer 2026 and added a new interactive gallery on the ship’s interior design.
- Several streets in the Cathedral Quarter are pedestrianised this summer for al fresco dining, which means road closures around Commercial Court on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Premier Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room on the back side facing away from Queens Road (the northern or eastern side). This avoids road noise and gets more natural light in the afternoon.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 facing Queens Road. They're closest to traffic noise from the main road and potentially the hotel entrance. Also skip rooms near the lifts on any floor.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on upper floors (4–6) have a view over Queens Road towards the Titanic Quarter and the Lagan. Not spectacular, but you can see the Titanic Belfast building and the Harland & Wolff cranes in the distance.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 are the quietest here. High enough to escape street noise, but not so high that lift machinery becomes an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
Queens Road has moderate traffic noise during the day (taxis, delivery vans, occasional buses). Late evening it quietens but morning rush from 7am. The hotel is close to the Titanic Quarter, so expect event-related footfall on match days at the SSE Arena or events at Titanic Belfast.
Insider tips
1. There's a free public car park under the adjacent Titanic Quarter building – use that rather than the hotel's paid parking. 2. Request a room at booking for 'high floor, back side' and call the hotel the day before your stay to confirm. 3. The hotel's in-room tea and coffee is weak; bring your own, or grab a proper coffee at the Titanic Belfast café across the road.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Premier Inn
Free basic WiFi (approx 15 Mbps download). No paid upgrade available; login via web portal with room number.
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a modern purpose-built hotel (opened 2013) with a small maritime heritage display in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag-drop available at reception from any time. Late check-out until 12:00 (free), after 12:00 charged half-day rate up to 18:00; subject to availability.
Complimentary storage in a secure lock-up room; just ask at reception.
Step-free access from street via ramped entrance. All public areas and guest rooms accessible by lift; adapted rooms available with roll-in shower.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Titanic Quarter Car Park' next to Titanic Belfast (0.1 mile, £8 per 24 hours). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (VAT included in rate; no additional city or tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; £50 per night incidental hold placed on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Joseph's Church (751 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: St Matthew's Parish (841 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Branagh Memorial Church (843 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Sinclair Seamen's Presbyterian Church (861 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Cityside Shopping Centre — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Navigation Buoys Park — 59 m · ~1 min walk
W5 — 213 m · ~3 min walk
Belfast Waterfront Conference and Exhibition Centre — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Dr Pitt Memorial Park Play Area — 871 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Fullerton Pharmacy — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Spar — 75 m · ~1 min walk
Titanic Quarter — 603 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use post offices or high-street banks for better rates than airport/tourist bureaux; avoid exchange at airports as rates are typically poor.
Contactless cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and transport; most places take Visa/Mastercard.
10-15% in restaurants if service isn't included; rounding up or £1-2 for taxi drivers is customary; hotel staff tipping is discretionary but appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Chain café coffee (Starbucks, Costa, local independents) typically £2.50-3.50 for a standard cappuccino.
Meal deal or sandwich from supermarket chains around £4-6; chip shop fish and chips circa £5-7.
Pub main courses or casual restaurant meals typically £8-12; curry or pizza options in similar range.
City centre around Donegall Place and Cathedral Quarter has street food vendors and casual quick-service spots; chip shops throughout the area offer budget options.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Lidl are common budget supermarket chains with competitive prices in and around BT3.
Donegall Place and Royal Avenue have high-street chains (Primark, H&M, Next, Matalan) offering affordable clothing.
Day ticket on Translink buses costs around £4.50; cheapest airport transfer is the Airbus 600 service (circa £3-4) rather than taxis (£30+).
Use Translink's weekly bus passes (around £17) if staying longer than 3 days; many museums and attractions offer free entry; eat lunch as your main meal to take advantage of better daytime deals.
Good to know — Belfast
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Emergency Contacts
BelfastIn Belfast, UK, dial 999 for all emergency services (police, ambulance, fire). For non-emergencies, contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on 101. EU citizens can also use 112 as an alternative emergency number.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Belfast, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Premier Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Fullerton Pharmacy — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Donegall Street (outside hotel) → City centre & suburbs
💡 Best for local exploration. Day Ticket (£4.50) covers all buses. Services run frequently on main routes. Night buses available select routes until 02:00.
Belfast Central Station (adjacent to hotel) → City exploration & suburbs
💡 Hotel is directly above Belfast Central Station. Perfect for day trips to Bangor and Larne. Buy Travelcards for unlimited local travel.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) → Travelodge Belfast Central, Donegall Street
💡 Book pre-arranged airport taxi through hotel concierge for better rates. Uber also operates in Belfast with slightly lower fares during off-peak hours.
Belfast International Airport → Europa Bus Centre (5-min walk from hotel)
💡 Most economical option. Buy online at translink.co.uk for discounts. Single journey ticket valid for local buses within 1 hour.
About Belfast
Wikipedia ↗
Belfast ( BEL-fast, , -fahst; from Irish: Béal Feirste [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ(ə)ʃtʲə]) is the capital city and main port of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan and connected to the open sea through Belfast Lough and the North Channel. It is the largest city in Northern Ireland and t...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Premier Inn?
Request a high-floor room on the back side facing away from Queens Road (the northern or eastern side). This avoids road noise and gets more natural light in the afternoon.
Which rooms should I avoid at Premier Inn?
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 facing Queens Road. They're closest to traffic noise from the main road and potentially the hotel entrance. Also skip rooms near the lifts on any floor.
Is Premier Inn noisy?
Queens Road has moderate traffic noise during the day (taxis, delivery vans, occasional buses). Late evening it quietens but morning rush from 7am. The hotel is close to the Titanic Quarter, so expect event-related footfall on match days at the SSE Arena or events at Titanic Belfast.
Which rooms have the best views at Premier Inn?
Front-facing rooms on upper floors (4–6) have a view over Queens Road towards the Titanic Quarter and the Lagan. Not spectacular, but you can see the Titanic Belfast building and the Harland & Wolff cranes in the distance.
What are insider tips for staying at Premier Inn?
1. There's a free public car park under the adjacent Titanic Quarter building – use that rather than the hotel's paid parking. 2. Request a room at booking for 'high floor, back side' and call the hotel the day before your stay to confirm. 3. The hotel's in-room tea and coffee is weak; bring your own, or grab a proper coffee at the Titanic Belfast café across the road.
What time is check-in at Premier Inn?
Check-in at Premier Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Premier Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (approx 15 Mbps download). No paid upgrade available; login via web portal with room number.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Premier Inn?
None (VAT included in rate; no additional city or tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Premier Inn?
Meal deal or sandwich from supermarket chains around £4-6; chip shop fish and chips circa £5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Premier Inn?
Day ticket on Translink buses costs around £4.50; cheapest airport transfer is the Airbus 600 service (circa £3-4) rather than taxis (£30+).
When is the best time to visit Belfast?
May, June and September – warmest weather, long daylight and fewer crowds than midsummer.
Top Attractions in Belfast
💡 Free 45-minute guided tours run weekdays at 11:00 and 14:00, weekends at 14:00 and 15:00; booking not required, just show up at the main entrance.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid school groups; the rooftop garden is open April–September and gives good views of the city.
💡 The Palm House is free and warm, good for a rainy day; look for the banana plants and giant water lilies.
💡 Entry costs £12 (or £10 online), but students and seniors get £1 off; the self-guided audio tour includes prison stories from former inmates.
💡 Entry is £20–£23, but book online at least a week ahead for £12.50 weekday slots; arrive just before 10:00 to beat queues.