Your stay — Everglades Hotel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Travelers can exchange currency at local banks or currency exchange offices in the city centre. Be wary of poor rates at airport bureaux and tourist areas.
Most shops and cafes in Derry accept major credit and debit cards, including contactless payments. Mobile payments are also widely accepted.
Tipping is not expected but is appreciated for good service. 10% is standard in restaurants and pubs, while taxi drivers do not expect tips but may round up the fare to the nearest pound.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee can be found for around £1.50-£2 at a local café or bakery.
A filling lunch can be had for around £5-£7 at a local café or pub.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant can cost around £12-£15.
Street food options are limited in Derry, but food stalls and markets can be found at events and festivals, or around the Guildhall area.
Bargain-basement supermarket chain Aldi has a store in the city centre, and Lidl is nearby.
Affordable high-street shopping can be found at stores along the Foyle Street and Strand Road areas, with market stalls offering cheaper options.
A 1-day bus pass costs £4, and the cheapest way to get to/from the airport is by taxi (around £15-£20).
Take advantage of happy hour deals at local pubs for discounted drinks and food.Buy a day pass for public transport to save money on individual bus fares.Consider visiting local markets or food stalls for affordable, authentic options.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Derry, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Everglades Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Belfast Europa Buscentre → Derry Foyle Street Buscentre
💡 Book online for a 20% discount. Sit on the left for views of Lough Neagh after Toomebridge. Taxi from buscentre to hotel is £8.
Derry city centre (Diamond) → Beech Hill Country House Hotel
💡 Route 3 or 12. Get off at 'Beech Hill stop' on Bishop Street. Cash fares are exact change; contactless accepted on board.
Derry railway station (Waterside) → Beech Hill Country House Hotel
💡 Bus 12 from the station drops you right outside Beech Hill. Buy a day pass for £5.50 if you plan multiple trips.
Belfast International Airport → Beech Hill Country House Hotel, Derry
💡 Pre-book with Foyle Taxis to avoid surge pricing. The A6 is the main route; ask for a driver who takes the faster motorway via Randalstown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Everglades Hotel?
Check-in at Everglades Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Everglades Hotel?
A filling lunch can be had for around £5-£7 at a local café or pub.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Everglades Hotel?
A 1-day bus pass costs £4, and the cheapest way to get to/from the airport is by taxi (around £15-£20).
Top Attractions in Derry
💡 Booking needed in summer — ring ahead or check at the tourist office inside. The tour includes the council chamber, which has a stained-glass window showing St Columba.
💡 Go on a weekday morning — fewer vans. The mural on Rossville Street 'The Siege' has a hidden detail: a child's face in the smoke. Look closely.
💡 Ask the staff for the key to the Free Derry Corner mural (just around the corner) — you can take photos without the usual tour bus blockade. Opens at 9:30am, not Mondays.
💡 Start at Bishop's Gate entrance early morning to dodge crowds. The War Memorial is a good photo spot with few tourists.
💡 Walk the river path from the walled garden to the Peace Bridge — takes 20 minutes, flat ground, good for spotting herons. Free parking at the main entrance.