About

Welcome to the friendliest and cosiest little hostel in Belfast, we really look forward to having you stay!
We are a safe, clean, 18 bed hostel in the beautiful Queen's Quarter of Belfast, right beside the Botanical Gardens.
We have free WIFI and a free hostel breakfast (see photos) with vegan and gluten-free options,
so everyone can enjoy a healthy start to the day before heading out to explore our wonderful city!

We have a fantastic and well-equipped kitchen, a cosy living room, and a small garden for guests to enjoy.
Feel free to enjoy our guitars, board games, and book collection!

We truly hope you'll feel at home here, and we just love sharing our suggestions of our favourite hidden gems in Belfast for you to visit!
Botanical Backpackers is the ideal base from which to explore the city and surrounding countryside, and all Belfast's culture and events.
We are very happy to help plan the rest of your trip around Ireland,
or just listen and nod, and help work out solutions, while you cry about Ireland's strange and confusing public transport systems. :)

**Please note that check-in is from 2pm in the afternoon until 9pm in the evening, must have valid photo ID upon arrival**
We do not accept stag/hen parties or heavy drinking groups. Quiet after 9pm (chatting is fine, just no crashing around like a baby elephant!).

Location
Situated in the beautiful Queens University area, 1 minute from the Botanical Gardens and Ulster Museum (both free to visit!),
and the University Lanyon Building.
Only 10-15 min walk from the City Hall and a 1 minute walk to the bus stop for the City Centre. :)

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Child Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Board Games
  • Wi-Fi
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Reviews

9.8Superb(1693)
  • Value for Money
    9.7
  • Security
    9.9
  • Atmosphere
    9.8
  • Cleanliness
    9.9
  • Staff
    9.8
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    9.6
Summary of traveller reviews

Botanical Backpackers in Belfast offers a wonderfully cosy and welcoming atmosphere, praised for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Guests frequently highlight the homely feel, cleanliness, and the thoughtful touches like complimentary breakfast and treats. It's particularly recommended for solo female travellers seeking a safe and comfortable stay.

Stayed in Oct 2026
10
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Grace
Female, 18-24, USA
Lovely little hostel! It felt so cozy and everyone was really welcoming. Beds were comfy and everything was really clean :)
Stayed in Oct 2026
9.4
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Anonymous
Female, 25-30, Australia
Fantastic hostel, especially the atmosphere which is helped by the welcoming staff and homely set up. Such a cosy place to stay. My only complaint is that there is only 2 toilets and 2 showers for 18 guests which was annoying - one morning I was in a queue of 5 for the toilet! The upstairs shower was also stuffy and temperamental with temperature but the downstairs one was great. I’d stay here again!
Stayed in Oct 2026
9.7
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Destiny
Female, 25-30, USA
The whole team was stellar and incredibly helpful. I’ve been to quite a bit of hostels, and this one was the most peaceful, cleanest, and coziest/friendliest one I’ve been to so far.
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Location

63 Fitzwilliam Street (opposite Queens University), Belfast, Northern Ireland
1.4km from city centre