Cathedral Quarter Travel Guide
Belfast





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Popular places to visit

Belfast Customs House
Admire one of Belfast’s most beautiful historic buildings, set right in the heart of the city and close to a wide variety of attractions.

St. Anne's Cathedral
Gaze up at the famous Spire of Hope that rises from this structure’s roof and lights up the Cathedral Quarter at night.

Big Fish
One of the most unusual and striking attractions in Belfast is the Big Fish.

Lagan Weir and Lookout
Find out about the history of Belfast when you spend time at Lagan Weir and Lookout. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Albert Memorial Clock
Gaze up at the formerly tilting tower that now stands corrected as an integral part of Belfast’s history and traditions.

Metropolitan Arts Centre
Peruse works of art, gaze up at the rainbow wires that pay tribute to a murdered boy and attend a concert.
Things to do

Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

Belfast: Best of Belfast History, Culture & Art Walking Tour

Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast
Top hotels in Cathedral Quarter

Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
Had a problem getting checked in at 3pm . Did not get checked in until 7pm . This delay was dealt with immediately by Emmet with free breakfast and apology given . This solved the problem to my satisfaction. Emmet was excellent !!!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Premier Inn Belfast City Cathedral Quarter
Very grateful to the Early Morning crew on checkout for escorting me to parking garage as they hadn't been made aware that the garage was staffed 24 hours for the month of December. Mini-panic averted thinking I wouldn't be able to get out for an early drive back to Dublin for flight back to US
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Quarter by Warren Collection
Friendly receptionists, clean room, great shower, great location
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

The Merchant Hotel
Staff were lovely; room was perfecr
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Moxy Belfast City
Clean room, friendly staff, excellent location
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Wouldn’t go anywhere else in Belfast for a luxury hotel
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Cathedral Quarter

Belfast Waterfront
You'll love the fantastic nightlife in Belfast Waterfront, and you might want to stick around to check out Waterfront Hall, a top place to visit.

Titanic Quarter
Titanic Quarter is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SS Nomadic and Titanic Belfast.

Belfast Central District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Belfast Central District. Make a stop by Ulster Hall or Belfast Christmas Market while you're exploring the area.

Shankill
If you're spending some time in Shankill, Dover Street Millennium Park and Peace Line are top sights worth seeing.

Belfast City Centre
Cosy bars a university vibe and top sights from Crown Liquor Saloon to Grand Opera House – discover Belfast City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Ballymacarret
While visiting Ballymacarret, you might make a stop by sights like CS Lewis Square and Belfast Oval.

