Ballymurphy Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Black Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Black Mountain during your travels in Belfast. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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.
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

Belfast: Private Black Taxi Cab Political Murals Tour

Belfast Troubles : Murals, Street Art, and Peace Wall Tour
Top hotels in Ballymurphy

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
Everything was just amazing will definitely go back me and my friend go to Belfast at least twice a year we have stayed in lots of hotels but none of them has the friendliness that your hotel has everything about your hotel and all your staff is next to none thank you for everything amazing people ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 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

Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG
Room spotless, very comfy bed, staff very friendly
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballymurphy

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Lodge
While New Lodge isn't home to many top sights, Titanic Belfast and Clifton House are some notable places to visit nearby.

