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Set in Ballymena, 44 km from SSE Arena, Slemish Barn Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 44 km from The Waterfront Hall, 45 km from Titanic Belfast and 46 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. A warm welcome and I was made to feel at home. The accommodation was very homely and I spent the evening in front of the wood burning stove, reading and feeling very relaxed. The bed was super comfortable and the surroundings very peaceful - I had an excellent night's sleep. A simple breakfast was included and tea/coffee making facilities were available.

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9.1
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

Set in Glenariff, 17 km from Glenariff Forest, The Shed Galboly offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with a sea view. The units at The Shed Galboly come with a seating area. There are all what you need. Confy bed, kitchen, shower, super fast broadband internet and silence! The place is placed absolutely in amazing spot. great thing is that there are only three rooms and you can meet amazing specific people there.

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9
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

Set in Castlerock, Londonderry County region, Railway Sleeper Hostel is situated 200 metres from Castlerock Golf Course. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from Giants Causeway. Very clean,.cozy and comfortable. Cute little bakery around the corner and just a short walk to the beach.

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9.4
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Conveniently set in the Queens Quarter district of Belfast, Vagabonds Hostel is located 200 metres from The Belfast Empire Music Hall, 1.9 km from The Waterfront Hall and 3.4 km from SSE Arena. This 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Titanic Belfast is 5 km from the hostel and St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is 2.2 km away. The vibe is really nice here. I love the chill room.

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8.4
Very good
2,523 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Botanic Avenue Hostel less than a mile from the City Centre is set in Belfast, 3.2 km from SSE Arena and 4.8 km from Titanic Belfast. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from The Belfast Empire Music Hall. Everything! Location, very clean, staff were very kind and helpful. Train station was very close, you had bars and restaurant around. Can walk to the city center or take the bus.

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8.3
Very good
456 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Located in Bushmills, 3.8 km from Giants Causeway, Aunt Rachel's Barn Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 3.7 km from Giants Causeway visitors centre, 3.8 km from Hezlett House and 7.2 km from Dunluce Castle. Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge is 11 km from the hostel and Ballintoy Harbour is 11 km away. Clean bedroom and clean bathroom Kitchen where you can cook.

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8.1
Very good
443 reviews
Price from
US$79
per night

Situated in Ballintoy, less than 1 km from Whitepark Bay Beach, White Park Bay Youth Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.2 km from Giants Causeway. Amazing view from common room. Beautiful beach adjacent. Great central location to tour the northern coast. Free range cows grazing along the hillside and beach. Just down the street from Bothy coffee

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8.5
Very good
382 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Set in Portstewart, Londonderry County region, Causeway Coast Independent Hostel is situated 17 km from Giants Causeway. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.3 km from Portstewart Strand. Rick and his team were so nice and accommodating. Really felt like home meeting good people having nice conversations. Cosy environment that inspires you towards Community.

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8.3
Very good
352 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

Stay inn - shared flat in Portadown is set in Portadown, within 19 km of Saint Patrick's Catholic Cathedral and 19 km of Saint Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral. The property is around 49 km from The Waterfront Hall, 49 km from SSE Arena and 50 km from Titanic Belfast. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from The Belfast Empire Music Hall.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet. Well, the Stay Inn what can I say absolutely amazing! I would recommend to stay here and I shall be back if I need to be in Portadown again. It's 2 minute walk to Asda and the rest of the town. I booked a twin room, check in was so easy, got the keys from the lock box at the entrance and got placed with ease. The Inn is super secure for those in need of that feeling it is 100!! and excellent services from kitchen to laundry. Laundry services is exceptional Frederick had two loads done and dusted on the day I asked them to be done. The Inn Keeper is wonderful man full of stories that are full of mass wonder. He has lead an exceptional life and is a wise man. Always smiling and helpful :) I will miss Frederick! The room was immaculate you can smell the cleaning products used so you know it's clean! It is also very tidy and well presented/kept through out. The kitchen comes with everything you need hob microwave fridge cupboard plenty of room for your food and drinks. All utensils provided to a high standard of hygiene. Also smell the cleaning products used there. The shower is so so good there is a normal shower head and a ceiling shower head for when you need an extra spa feeling. The room comes with full dressed beds blankets pillows cushions and towels for your stay. Immaculate! The beds are super comfy the quilts are super thick had great nights sleep every night. Can not express how welcoming it in here. How safe it feels to stay here and due to limited rooms (4) it is also wonderfully quiet. The other guests that were there were also lovely people and were able to have a good laugh all together waiting for the kettle to make tea. Had such an amazing wonderful time honestly would recommend to everybody to stay. As a woman I can tell you it passes the Granny level of welcoming it truly felt like a home away from home. WiFi available the TV in the room is a smart TV can log into my flix prime Disney the works.

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8.8
Fabulous
8 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

Bushmills Hostel is situated in Bushmills, within 3.9 km of Dunluce Castle and 8 km of Royal Portrush Golf Course. The property is set 3.3 km from Giants Causeway, 3.3 km from Giants Causeway visitors centre and 3.4 km from Hezlett House. The property is non-smoking and is located 3 km from Bushfoot Beach. I’m writing this review during my stay at the Bushmills Hostel, and I have to say—it’s even more impressive and spacious than the photographs suggest. The entire place is spotlessly clean, which immediately made me feel comfortable and relaxed. The reception area is warm and welcoming, with a cosy sofa and a tartan carpet that gives a lovely nod to its Scottish heritage. There are lots of board games available for families or groups, and you can even order pizza and other items from The Townhouse restaurant next door. Inside the hostel, there’s a large dining area and a well-equipped kitchen, complete with a big fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, and hot plates. Everything was very clean and user-friendly. There’s also a lovely walled courtyard with several picnic tables where you can sit and eat outside—perfect on a sunny day. I stayed in the female-only dorm, which was much more spacious than expected—it even had stairs leading up to a loft with two extra beds, making it feel private and comfortable. The showers were hot and pleasant, and once again, everything was spotless. The location is ideal—just step outside and the Co-Op is to your left, with Centra on the opposite side of the road. I had supper from “Flash in the Pan” and it was excellent. If you’re a cyclist or enjoy walking, this is the perfect base. You can hire a bike if you don’t have one and follow the Bushmills–Causeway railway path. Head east to the Giant’s Causeway or west to Portballintrae, which is perfect for paddleboarding and swimming. The Causeway Rambler bus also stops right at the nearby war memorial, so getting around is easy even without a car. One evening, I nipped out to the Bushmills Inn bar and it was a real treat—live music was playing, and the atmosphere was brilliant. Tourists were dancing and clapping along to songs by Snow Patrol and traditional tunes like “Whiskey in the Jar.” A great vibe, and I had no trouble letting myself back into the hostel afterwards. The staff a

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8
Very good
78 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

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