Old Park Travel Guide
Belfast
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.
SSE Arena
Catch an event at SSE Arena during your trip to Belfast. Discover the fascinating museums 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.
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 Botanic Gardens
Appreciate the diverse range of tropical plants in the historic greenhouses of this park and visit Northern Ireland’s largest museum.
Things to do
Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic
Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach
From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip
Bastards Game of Thrones Escape Room Belfast
Belfast: Best of Belfast History, Culture & Art Walking Tour
Epic Escape Room Adventure to Save King’s Landing in Belfast
Top hotels in Old Park
Fully Refurbished North Belfast Home
Thank goodness for the neighbor who helped us get in touch with the owner. We could have been stuck otherwise.
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2024
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Room was very clean Room service is very good But what stood out was the staff, super friendly, attentive and warm. It will definitely become my regular hotel for my business trips.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Staff helpful
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Great staff
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Moxy Belfast City
Good central location, clean room and a lively bar area. Friendly staff and the welcome drink is a nice touch.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Park
Skegoneill
Though Skegoneill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Belfast and Crumlin Road Gaol.
Edenderry
If you're spending some time in Edenderry, Solidarity Wall and Conway Mill are top sights worth seeing.
Shankill
If you're spending some time in Shankill, Dover Street Millennium Park and Peace Line are top sights worth seeing.
Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to MAC Theatre and Belfast Customs House while you're in town.
Titanic Quarter
Titanic Quarter is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SS Nomadic and Titanic Belfast.
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.
