Queens Quarter Travel Guide
Belfast
Visit Queens Quarter
Popular places to visit
Queen's University of Belfast
Explore the campus of Queen's University of Belfast during your trip to Belfast. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Belfast Botanic Gardens
Appreciate the diverse range of tropical plants in the historic greenhouses of this park and visit Northern Ireland’s largest museum.
Ulster Museum
The Ulster Museum stands in the Botanic Gardens on the south side of Belfast. Northern Ireland’s largest museum and part of National Museums Northern Ireland, it’s home to a vast trove of treasures spanning archaeology, history, art and the natural sciences.
Lyric Theatre
Located on the banks of the River Lagan, which runs through the city, the Lyric Theatre –more commonly known as the Lyric – is the foremost full-time production theatre in Belfast.
Tropical Ravine House
Find out about the history of Belfast with a stop at Tropical Ravine House. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Friar's Bush
Enjoy a stop at Friar's Bush, a landmark worth seeing in Belfast. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach
Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic
Belfast: Best of Belfast History, Culture & Art Walking Tour
From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip
Top hotels in Queens Quarter
Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Malone Hotel
Was grea
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
ibis Belfast Queens Quarter
Room was clean. Staff were helpful and courteous. Breakfast was really good. Lixation of the hotel was really good too. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The 1852 - Self Check-in
Room ok, was on the top floor, radiator was on full when we arrived, which was unbearable. The room is basic, but has what you need. The bed is comfy, shower decent, could do with more coat hangers if I am being picky.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Harrison Chambers of Distinction
Tara Lodge
Lovely Staff, little touches in room like proper milk for tea, birthday message, clean, spacious relaxing, great breakfast, free parking (a major plus in Belfast) A great little find in a great area near Botanical Gardens. Will be back.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Queens Quarter
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.
Ormeau
While visiting Ormeau, you might make a stop by sights like Belfast Botanic Gardens and Ormeau Park.
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.
Ballynafoy
If you're spending some time in Ballynafoy, Ravenhill Stadium and Ormeau Park are top sights worth seeing.
Gaeltacht Quarter
Though Gaeltacht Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Windsor Park and Lisburn Road.
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.
