Ballymaconaghy Travel Guide
Belfast
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Belfast Botanic Gardens
Appreciate the diverse range of tropical plants in the historic greenhouses of this park and visit Northern Ireland’s largest museum.
Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Find upscale designers, chain brands, a wide selection of restaurants and a multi-screen movie theater under one roof in lively Belfast city center.
Things to do
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: Best of Belfast History, Culture & Art Walking Tour
Top hotels in Ballymaconaghy
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
A Very clean room, dining area spotless. As for staff Very friendly and excellent service. This is the hotel to be in when in Belfast.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Good clean hotel!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Easily accessible nice staff lovely room
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Moxy Belfast City
Amazing
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
room2 Belfast Hometel
The hotel and room was very clean but the bed was very uncomfortable, breakfast was very good and situated in a brilliant location but to the rear of the hotel there is a flat roof on an adjacent building where all the seagulls congregate so don’t expect a lie in as they wake you up very early.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Had an executive room which came with a mini fridge stocked with soft drinks, water, and chocolate and refilled each day. Breakfast was great. Hotel is in a good location, slightly out of town but means it's much quieter! Very easy to get to all the main attractions. Staff were very friendly and ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ballymaconaghy
Castlereagh
If you're spending time in Castlereagh, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Ravenhill Stadium or Ormeau Park.
Ballynafoy
If you're spending some time in Ballynafoy, Ormeau Park and Ravenhill Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Ormeau
While visiting Ormeau, you might make a stop by sights like Belfast Botanic Gardens and Ormeau Park.
Ballyhackamore
Though Ballyhackamore may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like CS Lewis Square and Ormeau Park.
Ballymacarret
While visiting Ballymacarret, you might make a stop by sights like CS Lewis Square and Avoniel Leisure Centre.
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.
