About

Belfast's award-winning, long-running, family-owned hostel offers clean, comfortable accommodation in the heart of Belfast city centre. Opened in the summer of 2010 by an experienced traveller who understands what backpackers need, the hostel combines a welcoming atmosphere with excellent facilities and great value for visitors from around the world.

Sited in a beautifully converted 19th century building, we have added all the modern amenities expected without taking away from the original charm and character of the building!

At Global Village we embrace our rich and colourful culture and history. From our shipbuilding roots (The Titanic), to traditional Irish sessions and poets to modern day culture like urban street art done by local Belfast talent!

Perfect Location:
Located in the bustling Queens Quarter we are about a minutes walk from major tourist attractions like The Botanical Gardens, Ulster Museum and the magnificent Queens University.
We are even less than a minute from Botanic Avenue which is always buzzing due to the many shops/cafes/restaurants/bars and nightclubs so there really is something for everyone!

You will never be bored:
Our staff are young, energetic, helpful and always up for a good laugh. They aim to ensure you have the best possible experience and fun while in Belfast.
All our staff at Global Village have personally been on all the tours so that we can give informed advice on which tour suits your needs - all tours can be booked in the hostel by reception.
There is always a friendly environment to meet other travellers and have a few beers in the beer garden/BBQ area.
At Global Village we do not operate a curfew, allowing you to make the most of your time here.
The hostel boasts a wide variety of entertainment, including a huge selection of DVD's/board games, Nintendo Wii, guitar, Pool and Fussball tables!


Clean and Secure:
Our aim is to ensure we remain the cleanest hostel in Belfast. We are committed to keeping the hostel as clean today as the day we opened. The entire hostel is cleaned twice daily and all beds are made with fresh linen.
The area and hostel is very secure with only guests being able to access through double doors. Each room has individual locks and there is a secure left luggage facility available at no charge.


Just like home:
We aim to make your stay as pleasant as possible and have created a real homely feel which is great when you have been traveling for long!
We have a fully equipped kitchen with all new facilities for guests to cook up a storm. The kitchen/games room is the perfect place to relax, meet and have fun with other guests.
The hostel is centrally heated and has hot water 24hrs a day. There are laundry facilities which guests can use at a small fee.
Our dorms are all clean and spacious with very comfy mattresses.
A basic breakfast is provided for free each morning, with tea and coffee available all day.
So whether your an early bird or more a creature of the night this is the perfect location to explore what Belfast has to offer!

Our aim is to provide an excellent standard of budget accommodation; where our guests can relax and meet new like minded people in a clean, comfortable and relaxed environment!

PLEASE NOTE; ***************WE DO NOT ACCEPT GROUPS LARGER THAN 6******************
************** CHECK IN BEFORE 21:00 IF YOU ARE GOING TO ARRIVE LATER YOU MUST LET US KNOW BEFORE WITH YOUR ARRIVAL TIME ***************
******* NO LONG TERM STAY; 4NIGHTS MAXIMUM STAY FOR ANY GUEST*********************

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.5Fabulous(6952)
  • Value for Money
    8.4
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.5
  • Cleanliness
    7.7
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    8.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Global Village in Belfast is praised for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, creating a warm and social atmosphere. Guests appreciate the cozy, homey vibe, well-equipped kitchen, and good location near amenities. Some recent reviews mention issues with cleanliness in bathrooms and occasional cold common areas.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Grace
Female, 18-24, Australia
Great place, clean facilities, super kitchen with generous free pasta/rice and lots of cooking essentials, great location, and wonderful people. Go there!
Stayed in Jun 2026
8.9
G
glen
Male, 31-40, Ireland
Excellent place to stay.. has authentic old style backpacker vibes and really clean friendly staff
Stayed in Jun 2026
8.9
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Naomi
All Female Group, 25-30, USA
This was a super cute hostel! Staff were super friendly and helpful. They let us leave our backs before check in and after check out with no fee. Our room was a decent size and not too hot on the top floor. Have under bed cage storage (be sure to bring your own lock as they do not have any to rent!). Had lots of shower/toilets that were not sparkly clean but very decent. Can do laundry for £8 and they will do it for you. Very convenient location to trains/buses and lots of food and shopping near
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Location

87 University Street, Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1.3km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Global Village is located in the thriving Queens University area, near some of the city's best pubs and shopping; it's also only 15 minutes' walk from City Hall at the centre of Belfast. This hostel receives consistently high ratings for their staff, atmosphere and cleanliness from Hostelworld guests, who tell us, "the rooms are spotless and the relaxed atmosphere in the hostel makes for a very sociable and fun time".