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4 star

Grand Central Hotel Belfast

Bedford Street, city centre · Hotel

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Ireland's tallest hotel, its 23rd-floor Observatory bar giving panoramic views over Belfast, the lough and the surrounding hills.

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About Grand Central Hotel Belfast

Opened on the site of the original Victorian Grand Central Hotel demolished decades earlier, this modern tower is now the tallest hotel on the island of Ireland. Rooms are contemporary and generously sized by city-centre standards, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the upper floors making the most of the height, and the hotel's Seahorse restaurant and Bureau Bar handle all-day dining at ground level.

The main draw is the Observatory, a bar and lounge on the 23rd floor with wraparound views across the Cathedral Quarter, Titanic Quarter and out towards Cave Hill and Strangford Lough on a clear day, popular with both guests and Belfast residents for evening cocktails.

Its Bedford Street address places it within easy walking distance of the Grand Opera House, Ulster Hall and Victoria Square, and around ten minutes on foot from the Cathedral Quarter's nightlife.

Reception hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What guests say

lily smith

Overall, we had an amazing stay at the Grand Central Hotel Belfast and would definitely come back. The hotel is beautiful, the location is perfect, and every member of staff we spoke to was friendly, welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. A special mention has to go to a lovely young lady working at reception who was incredibly helpful and genuinely couldn't have done enough for us. She was an absolute credit to the hotel. The breakfast was great with plenty of choice, and the Observatory Bar was a lovely place to sit and relax. The views over Belfast are amazing and the cocktails were delicious. There were just a few things that stopped it from being a 5-star stay. The air conditioning in our room wouldn't go below 16°C, so the room was almost always too warm. We contacted reception twice about it, and someone came up to the room, but we were just told that it doesn't go below 16°C. It would have been nice if there had been another solution, as the room stayed uncomfortably warm for our whole stay. We were also told at reception that the Seahorse Restaurant was open and were given a menu to look through, but when we went down at around 8pm it was closed, which was a bit disappointing as we'd planned on eating there. The only other issue was that there was a brad nail sticking out by around 15mm from the door architrave in our room. It's a small thing, but it could easily catch someone's clothing or scratch them, so it's worth getting fixed. Apart from those few issues, we genuinely had a brilliant stay. The staff were fantastic, the breakfast was excellent, the Observatory Bar was a highlight, and we'd definitely recommend the Grand Central Hotel to anyone staying in Belfast.

3 weeks ago · via Google

Ali Ullah

Having stayed in numerous city center hotels across Belfast—including the Hilton, Clayton, Ten Square, and The Fitzwilliam—I can confidently say that none of them come close to Grand Central Hotel Belfast. I travel to Belfast regularly for business and have already logged around 15 nights here so far this year. At this point, I wouldn't even consider booking anywhere else in the city. Here is why this hotel stands in a class of its own: Rooms & Comfort: The rooms are consistently spotless and equipped with everything you could possibly need. The beds are exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep, and the bathroom amenities are top-notch quality. City Views: If you can secure a room on one of the higher floors, do it! The views overlooking Belfast are stunning. Breakfast & Coffee: Breakfast in the morning is excellent. While I personally skip the hot options, everything else on offer is fresh and high quality—and the black coffee is hands-down amazing. Exceptional Service: The entire staff team is welcoming and professional, but a special shoutout goes to the reception team, who consistently deliver outstanding service from check-in to check-out. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, Grand Central Hotel Belfast sets the gold standard for hospitality in the city. Highly, highly recommended!

3 weeks ago · via Google

Mark Curran

We had a wonderful stay and were thoroughly impressed with our room. It was incredibly clean and quiet. The comfortable beds made it the pertect place to unwind after a busy day. Also had a fantastic breakfast at the seahorse restaurant during our stay. The food was delicious, but the service really elevated the evening. Our waitress tiona was incredibly attentive without being intrusive, ensuring we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!

2 months ago · via Google

Marc Leach

Decided to have wee staycation here and we were thoroughly impressed. We had a sky view room which was gorgeous, spacious and clean. The staff here are some of the friendliest people you meet. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left they were incredible! The breakfast was a decent spread, it was nice to have a proper fry. All in all a lovely stay, the only thing that was missing, was a Hastings rubber duck.

a month ago · via Google

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Visitors say this hotel offers clean, comfortable, and modern rooms, many with stunning city views, and highlight the delicious breakfast options and excellent food in the restaurants. They also praise the Observatory bar for its panoramic views and fantastic cocktails. Guests consistently mention the staff as friendly, welcoming, and attentive, providing exceptional service.

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At a glance

Address
9-15 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FF Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Bedford Street, city centre
Star rating
4 star
Guest score
8.9 / 10 (3,200 reviews)
Prices from
£179 per night
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Belfast