Thinking of a city break in Belfast?

Read our brief city guide to Belfast below to help you decide if a weekend getaway or short break in Belfast is what you want, then click on Belfast short break packages to view our short break packages to Belfast.

The capital of Northern Ireland today combines a remarkable industrial heritage, beautiful scenic surroundings, and places of interest for every generation. The city centre is packed with historic Victorian architecture and the impressive Victorian designs of the City Hall which are considered to be the focal point of the city.

If you come to Belfast you'll discover every kind of restaurant you could wish for, many of which have won prestigious awards. At night, lights from the Waterfront Hall and the vast Odyssey Arena (which opened in 2000 and is Ireland's largest entertainment complex) sparkles across the blue, flood-lit lagoon. The enormous Castlecourt shopping complex is the most convincing symbol of the city's new achievements and future potential. The historic Belfast Castle is situated on the slopes of the Cave Hill overlooking Belfast Lough, but climb to the top for awe-inspiring views over Belfast, the surrounding countryside, the Irish Sea and (on a clear day) Scotland.