About this property
In the centre of Belfast’s lively Queen's Quarter, this modern hotel offers stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi access throughout. The restaurants of Botanic Avenue are close by. Free car parking is provided. Each spacious room at the Holiday Inn Express Belfast has satellite TV channels, a work area, a private bathroom and a seating area with a sofa or easy chair. Breakfast is included for all guests with a range of hot and continental breakfast items available. Free WiFi is available in the air-conditioned meeting rooms, as well as all other areas. The hotel is within 20 minutes’ walking distance of the waterfront and city centre, with the Belfast Cathedral, shops and many restaurants. Both Belfast Central Rail Station and the ferry port are a 5-minute drive from the Holiday Inn Express. George Best City Airport can be reached with a 10-minute drive.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Sustainability
- Green Tourism
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New Zealand
“Easy check in, includes breakfast which was sufficient. Rooms was nice. Car parking a bonus.” - Jennifer
United Kingdom
“God size comfortable room. Friendly & helpful staff” - Legg
Ireland
“Holiday Inn Express on University Road is in the Queen's University area and the area feels safe and comfortable for visitors. There are 3-4 nice cafes and a couple of convenience stores. A short taxi ride or a 25-30 minute walk to the centre of...” - Lynne
United Kingdom
“Very nice Hotel, only a 20-minute walk to the centre. The hotel was very clean, staff were very helpful and breakfast was delicious.” - Sarah
Spain
“Breakfast was very good, fresh all round. Cleanliness very good too both in the rooms and general areas, gated parking out back was really helpful - it's a first come first parking service and there was also parking available in a quiet street...” - Gary
United Kingdom
“The Hotel was modern, very clean, great facilities and breakfast was lovely and fresh.” - Vincent
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was first class Room was excellent spacious and clean” - Gary
United Kingdom
“Asked for an early check in at last minute and was accommodated straight away with no fuss. Staff were friendly and great. Breakfast was lovely” - Tracey
United Kingdom
“Very comfy room, staff very friendly and helpful and breakfast excellent” - Caitríona
Ireland
“Cleanliness. Comfy bed. Fab pillows. Decent shower. Hot tasty breakfast ( no pudding or mushrooms though) and good selection of continental breakfast items. Gated secure parking. Free WiFi. No frills but still ticked all the boxes. Was pleasantly...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.






The fine print
Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival. If you are booking on behalf of someone else please contact the hotel in advance of arrival.
Please note that an early departure fee will apply. Fee will be dependant on the rate booked.
Guests booking an advance purchase rate will receive a secure link from Prommt via text or email to make payment and complete the booking.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.