Ireland Guide
Belfast
Hostels
1 The Ark 18 University St 
028/9032 9626 
www.arkhostel.com Clean, cosy, well-equipped hostel in a welcoming terraced house, with 34 beds, laundry and cooking facilities; there is a 2am curfew. Price: €11
2 Arnie's Backpackers 63 Fitzwilliam St 028/9024 2867 Convivial IHH- & IHO-affiliated hostel with 22 beds in five dorm rooms, plus laundry and cooking facilities, and a pair of friendly Jack Russells. Price: Dorms £11
3 Belfast International Hostel 22–32 Donegall Rd 028/9032 4733 Large HINI hostel near the Protestant enclave of Sandy Row: plenty of twins and a couple of double en-suite rooms, but mainly four- and six-bed dorms. The hostel has its own café, self-catering kitchen and laundry, and organizes regular tours of Belfast and to the Giant's Causeway. Price: €9.50
4 Paddy's Backpackers at The Linen House 18–20 Kent St 028/9058 6400 www.belfasthostel.com This 130-bed IHH hostel, near the northern end of Royal Ave, has a mix of doubles and twins, as well as small four- to eight-bed dorms and a much larger 18-bedder. There are also a large kitchen and laundry facilities. Price: €6.50