Shankill Travel Guide
Belfast
Popular places to visit
Peace Line
You can learn about the history of Belfast with a stop at Peace Line. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Titanic Belfast
Arrive at the historic birthplace of the British passenger ship that sank in 1912 and learn about its tragic voyage.
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.
SSE Arena
Catch an event at SSE Arena during your trip to Belfast. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Belfast City Hall
Relax amid the sculptures, monuments and plants of the garden and take a tour of the Baroque-style interior of this historic site.
Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Find upscale designers, chain brands, a wide selection of restaurants and a multi-screen movie theater under one roof in lively Belfast city center.
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
From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip
Belfast: Best of Belfast History, Culture & Art Walking Tour
Morning Giant’s Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
Top hotels in Shankill
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Great staff. A very good, central location. Clean rooms. A very good breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Perfect stay,warm welcoming staff, food great, close to town centre, bars and shops
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Greeted with an upgrade lovely, but hen do, stag dos etc in hotel v noisy. Toiletries not refilled despite requesting at front desk. Generally a good hotel but wknds v noisy.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
room2 Belfast Hometel
Excellent location. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Moxy Belfast City
Unfortunately when our room was cleaned there was no toilet roll replaced. Upon informing front desk of this they said housekeeping woould drop up toilet roll. They did not and we had to go down again to request it and had to wait until one of the team went to get some. Also the beds are quite uncomfortable ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Everything was great, the only reason I'm giving 3 stars is because the TV had no channels and was in German when we first switched it on. We rang down to reception twice and had two visits from different staff members to try and fix the issue, the first doing nothing at all to help. In the end I ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shankill
Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Metropolitan Arts Centre and MAC Theatre while you're in town.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Titanic Quarter
Titanic Quarter is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Titanic Belfast and SS Nomadic.
