~ When In Belfast ~
Introduction
Belfast is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. You can make your Féile experience complete by eating, sleeping, drinking and relaxing in West Belfast; the home of Féile an Phobail.
Fáilte go Béal Feirste thiar, croí na cathrach! Welcome to West Belfast, the heart of Ireland’s second city. The West is known for its part in national and international history and the strength of the arts, and attracts countless notable musicians, actors, writers, politicians and tourists from the four corners of the globe.
For guides to experiencing West Belfast, check out Fáilte Feirste Thiar, an extensive and dynamic tourism guide to this part of the city. You may also want to discover other parts of the city, such as the city centre, full of history, Irish traditional music and great nightlife. It is impossible to put together a full guide to Belfast and its ever-changing, ever-growing array of cultures and events. For a small taste of what else to check out in the city, visit Discover Ireland.
You may also want to check out our sponsors page with links to many great local restaurants, accommodations and more!
Accommodation
PREMIER INN: Premier Inn guests have been enjoying staying there for over 20 years. Rooms are great value, clean and comfortable and a warm welcome can always be expected from the team members. Prices from £55 per night: premierinn.com
MALONE LODGE: Relax and rejuvenate in the award winning malone lodge hotel, apartments and suites. A chic Victorian townhouse hotel, where warm ambiance, Irish hospitality and contemporary luxuries will embrace you: malonelodgehotelbelfast.com
Metro Travel
Choose Metro to travel to your favourite Féile events. Translink Metro is a convenient, cost-effective and sustainable way to travel. Take advantage of cheap fares with the Metro Day ticket from just £2.70 and Metro Smartlink card that offers great value with journeys from as little as £1.10 and only needs to be loaded with as few as five journeys a year. Smartlink speeds up journeys as you don’t need to carry cash, making it a safer way to travel in Belfast.
Metro Falls Corridor 10:
Inner Zone fares extend to Falls Road /Royal Victoria Hospital.
City Zone Fares extend to Woodbourne/Suffolk Road, Woodbourne/ Stewartstown Road, Ladybrook Cross.
Extended Zone Fares extend to Poleglass, Lagmore, Mount Eagles, and Twinbrook.
For more details on Metro timetable, tickets and where to get the bus visit www.translink.co.uk/metro.asp or call the Translink contact centre on 9066 6630.
Car Hire
BUDGET CAR RENTAL IRELAND: the leaders of the Irish car hire market. With rental locations including Belfast, Dublin, Shannon, Cork and Knock airports at low cost, car hire and good service will ensure the perfect stay in Ireland and in Belfast: budget.ie