From the mystic North Antrim Coast and the City of Saint Patrick, to tranquil Fermanagh lakelands and rugged mountains - find out why a visit to Northern Ireland in 2011 is a must for all keen hostellers.
The small seaside town of Newcastle nestles at the foot of the Mourne Mountains on the County Down Coast. Natural environment and stunning scenery are not the only features of Newcastle, the town has recently been redeveloped and refurbished and has so much to offer its visitors, whether for outdoor activities or for all round family holidays.
Newcastle Youth Hostel is located right in the town centre overlooking Newcastle beach with stunning views of the majestic Mourne Mountains. These are the most picturesque mountains in Ireland and were the inspiration for the writer CS Lewis’s magical land of Narnia in his popular children's books the Chronicles of Narnia.
This traditional budget youth hostel is popular with ramblers and hikers who wish to explore the Mourne Mountains. From hill walking, rock climbing, and mountain boarding to horse riding, fishing and golf, Newcastle is the perfect holiday location for the outdoor enthusiast.
Enniskillen is the County town of Fermanagh and is the only island town in Ireland. Being an island town which separates the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne, its close proximity to moorings and water gives Enniskillen a somewhat continental feel.
The Bridges Youth Hostel is located in the heart of Enniskillen and is surrounded by beautiful lakeland scenery. One of the main attractions nearby is the Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre, one of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most fascinating attractions where original and unique pieces are made using traditional methods passed down from generation to generation. The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, one of Europe’s finest show caves, is only a 20 minute drive from the hostel and boasts some of the finest natural landscapes in Ireland and offers a window into the area's 650 million year past.
The Bridges Youth Hostel is also within walking distance of Enniskillen Castle, built almost 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguires and 50 minutes away by car from the hostel is the Ulster American Folk Park, a museum well worth the drive, which brings to life the human drama behind three centuries of Irish emigration, telling the remarkable story of the vast human tide that crossed the Atlantic for the New World of North America.
The Bridges Youth Hostel is just over 2 hours away from Dublin Airport while Belfast International and Belfast City Airports are just under 2 hours away. The hostel is also perfect for a cruising, canoeing, windsurfing, fishing and cycling holiday.
City break or longer stay, Belfast offers the buzz and vibrancy of a capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreat of Northern Ireland. At the head of Belfast Lough, the city is compact and easy to get around, whether by car or on foot. Belfast is teeming with a multitude of museums, galleries, theatres, music venues, restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs. Belfast is also the birthplace of the famous RMS Titanic!
Our largest youth hostel is situated between Belfast’s city centre and the lively University Quarter. Perfect for all ages, Belfast International Youth Hostel offers excellent value accommodation within walking distance of the city’s main attractions including the award-winning Ulster Museum, the iconic City Hall, the Grand Opera House, St Anne’s Cathedral and the Crown Liquor Saloon, one of the oldest landmarks in Belfast that was built back in 1826.
The hostel offers both ensuite and standard bedrooms in a variety of sizes, internet access, the Causeway Cafe with an extensive menu suited to the budget traveller, a secure free car park and excellent self catering and group catering facilities. A number of cultural tours, some of which are free, can also be booked at the hostel and it is open all year round, making it the perfect location for a visit to Belfast.
The city has excellent transport links and the hostel is only a 10 minute drive from Belfast City Airport and a 30 minute drive from Belfast International Airport while the city’s main train station and bus centre is just a 5 minute walk from the hostel.
With so much to see and experience, a visit to Northern Ireland is a must! To find out more about our 6 youth hostels or to make a booking, please visit www.hini.org.uk or call +44 (0)28 9032 4733.
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