Hotel near Cathedral Quarter Belfast
Hotel near Cathedral Quarter Belfast
Cathedral Quarter Belfast, steeped in history, is situated in Belfast City. It is usually referred to as the old merchant quarter of the city. The area is dominated mostly by merchant traders and undeveloped visitor services. Historically, the quarter became famous due to its prosperous linen and shipbuilding industry.
St. Anne’s Cathedral or Belfast Cathedral lies in the centre of the quarter. Architect Sir Thomas Drew began the cathedral in 1899 and it was completed in 1904. Cathedral services are held daily from 8:00 am. The cathedral is home to a pipe organ, which is the second-largest one in Northern Ireland. The cathedral is blooming with literacy that is still evident to this day. The John Hewitt, a pub directly opposite St. Anne’s Cathedral, contains Belfast’s quotations from famous local writers carved in the stone of the building.
The cobblestone streets of Cathedral Quarter Belfast are a bustling part of the city with plenty of craic to be had. You can go for a stroll around and experience the hugely impressive culture and art scene or even head down to one of the many local pubs or restaurants in the area, which are both traditional and quirky.
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
15 Minutes Walking
Located right in the heart of Belfast city and within walking distance of shops, restaurants and popular historic attractions, Maldron Belfast City is the perfect hotel in Belfast when exploring this vibrant city. The modern, family and budget-friendly accommodation comes with free WiFi and access to the bar and restaurant. The hotel’s stylish and spacious rooms assure you a good night’s sleep. Maldron Belfast City also boasts four state-of-the-art meeting rooms, making it the ideal place to do business.
Cathedral Quarter Belfast is only a 9-minute drive from Maldron Hotel Belfast City. You can take the buses 218, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2G, 2H, 61 and 64B, which would take the same length of time as getting a taxi. On days when the sun is splitting the stones, you can opt to walk which will take you only take 15 minutes to get there.