Carrickfergus Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carrickfergus
Dobbins Inn
"Beautiful old hotel with lots of charm. Comfortable clean rooms. Be careful to read the parking signs on the street as they don't tell you when you check in the parking is only free untill 9am so we got a $100 parking ticket at 905am."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
"Great hotel, staff were helpful but not intrusive, great breakfast choice, good bar and importantly for a frequent traveller room was well soundproofed and quiet."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
"Perfect hotel for our evening to experience a show in the theatre. Very close to the city centre."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Welly Self Service
"Welly Self Serve The Highlights: The location of this rental is fantastic—just a stone’s throw from the University and right around the corner from several major bus stops, making it incredibly easy to get around. We loved just being around the corner of a street packed with great shops, restaurants, ..."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Ulsterville Residences
"The size of the room and the location are great. Great place to tour city from. Very clean as well."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Student Only 123 York Street
Popular places to visit
Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle is one of the best preserved castles in Northern Ireland and has withstood sieges and defended against invaders for more than 800 years. The imposing landmark dominates the shoreline in Lough Belfast, the inlet surrounding the city, making it impossible to ignore for anyone trying to attack Belfast.
Carrickfergus Marina
Explore the waterfront in Carrickfergus with a trip to Carrickfergus Marina. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Blackhead Path
Explore the great outdoors at Blackhead Path, a lovely green space in Carrickfergus. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Greenisland Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Greenisland at Greenisland Golf Club. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Whitehead Conservation Area
Enjoy an outing to Whitehead Conservation Area during your stay in Whitehead. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
St. Nicholas Church
Thought to be some 800 years old, St. Nicholas’ Church stands in the centre of town, a place of tranquillity amid the bustling streets of Carrickfergus. The accepted story behind the church is that it was built in the late 12th Century by John de Courcy, the Anglo-Norman knight who had a reputation for establishing churches and abbeys during his rule.
Things to do
Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port
Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach
Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic
Giants Causeway and Castles from Belfast: Guided Tour
Giant's Causeway, best of Northern Ireland Including Titanic from Belfast
