Old Rectory, Belfast

Advantages: Up and coming city with loads to do, see, eat and drink
Disadvantages: The bad press Belfast suffers from

...in the UK and many European destinations also. WHERE TO STAY The hotel situation in the city has greatly improved over the last few years. With the relative peace and economic boom, Belfast has really benefited from the regeneration, which is obvious throughout the city. So should you wish to stay in 5 star luxury or in a simple B&B, it’s all catered for in Belfast 5 STAR HOTELS  Hilton, Belfast – 028 90 277000  Europa, Belfast – 028 90 327000  McCausland Hotel – 028 90 220200 GUEST HOUSES  Oakdene Lodge – 028 90 492626  An Old Rectory – 028 90 667882  Camera Guest House – 028 90 660026 BED & BREAKFAST  All Seasons – 028 90 682814  Botanic Lodge – 028 90 327682  The George – 028 90... Read review

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...and Dinner. Bars...Bars..Bars...there is literally loads to choose from in Belfast. My personal favourites are Auntie Annie's which has some great bands. This is where The Thrills played their first Belfast gig two years ago. The atmosphere is really good as well, full of nice friendly people. Skye is a good, it has a bar downstairs and a club upstairs. The interior is sleek and modern. There are good drinks promotions on throughout the week. The best night is on a Friday, the club upstairs plays hiphop and always attracts a good crowd. The Apartment located beside the city hall offers fantastic cocktails. Other bars which attract the tourists are the more old style bars: Robinsons and The Crown are facing the Europa Hotel and McHugh's near the River Lagan. Belfast has great clubs as well Skye as I have already mentioned, Milk is great as well... Read review

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Advantages: The friendly locals, heritage, sights
Disadvantages: Everything closes on Sunday

...Well there is an old saying, "You can take the girl outta Belfast BUT you can't take the Belfast outta da girl" That saying is very true and I'm sure if you ask anyone else in my position (living in England or else where) they would feel the same. I grew up living in Belfast until the age of 17 where I moved to England to be with my family, although I still have firm roots in Belfast and visit regularly. Belfast has been broadcast over the years on the news as being a place of war between Protestants and Catholics, but let me assure you now that all that muck hapens behind closed doors and a vistior to Belfast would be shown nothing but hospitality, the locals are exceptionally friendly and very willing to help you experience the best of Belfast, just stop them in the street and they are sure to point you to the most exciting... Read review

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