Hi I am going to live and work in Belfast but will need cheap accommodation for a week or so, a step up from backpacking just somewhere to rest my head.

Thanks Grace

I'd say you definitely want to go with a hostel. My daughter did an internship in Galway last year and stayed in a hostel there while she was looking for housing. Not only was it economical, she met people she wound up staying in contact with her whole four months in Galway.

Unfortunately, I can't recommend one in Belfast. Hope someone else here can. And, meanwhile, I'll talk to my daughter to see how she found out about hostels ( I know she stayed in a couple of others while traveling) while she was there.

Grace, if you think a hostel may be what you're looking for, my daughter suggested that you google "hostels". She said there are a number of international hostel websites through which you should be able to find something in Belfast.

Good luck!

Isn't Belfast in Northern Ireland, not Ireland?

What's your point, viajero?

My point is pretty obvious but I am not surprised that I would also have to explained that...YIKES!

Belfast, Ireland....hmmmm, interesting!

Belfast is in Ireland. It is in Northern Ireland, so it is not in the Republic of Ireland. The island of Ireland includes both the Republic and Northern Ireland.

You don't mention when you will be needing accommodation in Belfast.

If it is after the school year ends, check out the rooms at Queen's University dorms. You can get a very simple single room there, rates include a full hot breakfast daily in their cafeteria and you have access to self-service laundry facilities and a guest kitchen where you can prepare very simple, basic meals or store food in the fridge. An internet cafe is a few blocks away.

The dorms are about a 20 minute walk from the Belfast bus depot in the center of town.

GeoffHamer wrote: "The island of Ireland includes both the Republic and Northern Ireland."

If we stick with the official names of the states, The island of Ireland includes both Ireland and Northern Ireland.

[If any Americans can't get their heads around that, then they can have it explained to them by denizens of East Virginia.]

Hi,

Just got back last nite from Belfast.
Our family of 5 rented a flat in Belfast (near Queens University) in Windsor Park. very affordable since

Check out http://www.victoriaselfcatering.com
Communicate with Nevin. Very helpful.

Hi,

i can recommend you four cheap accommodation in Belfast (all hostels)
Paddy's Palace Belfast
Belfast International Hostel in the centre of belfast, 5 minutes walk from the Bus Station.
The hostel is located in the heart of Belfast’s university area and is ideally placed for day trips to surrounding attractions, shopping or enjoying the city’s excellent nightlife.
Ark Hostel Situated near Belfast City Centre, beside Queens University. 10 minutes from the bus station and beside the railway station, pubs, clubs and restaurants!
Linen House Hostel Situated in the heart of Belfast close to the main shopping area and attractions such as St. Annes Cathedral and the City Hall.
If you want have a look at the photos or reviews
http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels...eland/belfast/
I hope it will help you
have a nice trip in Belfast