Cathedral Quarter Travel Guide
Belfast
Visit Cathedral Quarter
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Albert Memorial Clock
Gaze up at the formerly tilting tower that now stands corrected as an integral part of Belfast’s history and traditions.
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.
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
Belfast: Best of Belfast History, Culture & Art Walking Tour
From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip
Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour
Top hotels in Cathedral Quarter
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
Perfectly located hotel! You can walk pretty much everywhere. Great restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets, and the main tourist attractions are all within a 15-minute walk. Plus, the hotel staff is super helpful. Just be aware that if you select the twin bed rooms, the twin bed size in Europe is ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Premier Inn Belfast City Cathedral Quarter
Everything good room clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Quarter by Warren Collection
Was in a great location, very clean,nice staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Merchant Hotel
Clean room. Friendly staff. Rooms were beautiful and comfortable.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Great hotel. We stayed 1 night unfortunately we couldn't stay longer. Could not fault a thing. Staff, room, food was excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
We were located near plenty of restaurants and sights to see. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The morning breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
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 Titanic Belfast and Odyssey Complex.
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.
New Lodge
While New Lodge isn't home to many top sights, Crumlin Road Gaol and MAC Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shankill
If you're spending some time in Shankill, Dover Street Millennium Park and Shankill Leisure Centre 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.
