Ballydownfine Travel Guide
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Titanic Belfast
The world’s biggest Titanic museum experience, Titanic Belfast sits on the very slipway where the ill-fated ocean liner was built between 1909 and 1911. The location, Belfast’s former Harland and Wolff shipyard, is dominated by the towering exhibition space, with its glittering blocks recalling four ship hulls.

SSE Arena
Catch an event at SSE Arena during your trip to Belfast. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Queen's University of Belfast
Explore the campus of Queen's University of Belfast during your trip to Belfast. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Grand Opera House
Belfast’s majestic Grand Opera House opened its doors in 1895 and since then has played host to some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment. Located in the heart of Belfast’s bustling city centre, this magnificent Victorian building has provided enchanting theatre for over 100 years as well as engaging with the local community and igniting a love of the stage in the city.

Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall is an imposing sight – it sits on the edge of the shopping district and looms over the shoppers, dividing them from the business area on the other side of the city centre. It has strong links with the Titanic – it was referred to before construction began 1898 as “the Stone Titanic” – and features a memorial garden for the sunken ship.

Belfast Botanic Gardens
Appreciate the diverse range of tropical plants in the historic greenhouses of this park and visit Northern Ireland’s largest museum.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

Belfast: Private Black Taxi Cab Political Murals Tour
Top hotels in Ballydownfine

Greenmount Bed & Breakfast
The place was very clean tidy and very comfortable with basic amenities. The location was superb just in front of shopping complex , close to bus stop and on the main road. The host was the best of it all going out of the way to make us comfortable and welcome
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Great hotel and location
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Hotel is in the perfect area, decent restaurants, bars and shopping all in a walkable distance. Room was spacious, clean and modern. This may seem like a minor complaint, for a hotel of this standard the breakfast bacon and sausage are of very poor quality. I wouldn’t feed my dog the sausages they ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

room2 Belfast Hometel
Great spot, clean, close to everything
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Lovely stay , room nice though could hear traffic through the night which disturbed me . Breakfast good only l did find it quite chilly in the restaurant but l do feel the cold .
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel Belfast City
The room itself was comfortable and clean. However, the TV didn’t work (no channels), and although reception said someone would come to fix it, no one ever showed up.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballydownfine

Gaeltacht Quarter
Though Gaeltacht Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Windsor Park and Lisburn Road.

Ballymurphy
While visiting Ballymurphy, you might make a stop by sights like Black Mountain and Milltown Cemetery.

Queens Quarter
Queens Quarter is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and picturesque gardens. You might also want to check out attractions like Belfast Botanic Gardens or Ulster Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Shankill
If you're spending some time in Shankill, Dover Street Millennium Park and Peace Line are top sights worth seeing.

Belfast City Centre
Cosy bars a university vibe and top sights from Crown Liquor Saloon to Grand Opera House – discover Belfast City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Belfast Central District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Belfast Central District. Make a stop by Ulster Hall or Belfast Christmas Market while you're exploring the area.
