Things to do in Holywood (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
Opening hours: 08:30-19:30 (admission ends at 17:50)
_TI***4k:“This attraction is really immersive and fun whilst being informative. Diving into the history of how the titanic right from the beginning the experience really gives you a clear idea on how people lived and worked back then. This tour is perfect for any age group and is a great way to spend a few outs of your day.”
放飞自我去游玩:“We were led by a big-bellied man, who took the middle staircase to the second floor. He asked us to introduce ourselves at the circular handrail in the middle. We were from all over the country, and most of us were foreigners. Then he led us to the parliament hall, which is where the parliamentarians usually hold meetings. There was a microphone at each seat. He then began to talk about the origin and function of this building, and spoke with great vigor. Everyone could sit anywhere, even the speaker's seat. After the introduction, he led us to visit other halls. The huge banquet hall was covered with thick and beautiful red carpet. I can't remember which hall was covered with blue carpet.”
易茜韵楹:“Kramlin Road Prison offers a guided tour, which is ideal because you can learn and listen to some interesting stories about the prison. It has a long history and shows that people, including children, were punished for even very minor crimes in Victorian times.”
miftah_rahman:“The castle is situated in between a mountain and sea. Gardens in the surrounding are also stunning. Moreover, if you like trekking, this is an ideal location.”
juki235:“The Peace Bridge is a beautiful landscape in Belfast. It represents a very sad history and also represents the hope of the people of Northern Ireland. The walls are covered with various graffiti works, most of which are paintings expressing peace in Northern Ireland. Some of the graffiti works are very moving and worth appreciating.”
Opening hours: 10:30-16:00 (admission ends at 15:15)
易茜韵楹:“Belfast Cathedral was built around the original church of St Anne's before the church was demolished. One window from the original church is still in the cathedral and there are many very beautiful mosaics around the building. Guided tours are available every day except Sunday from 11am to 2pm.”
new2000th:“The streets of Herceg Novi are a bit deserted, unlike the old town of Kotor, where large cruise ships dock every day, bringing a large number of elderly European groups. But because there are fewer people, you can stroll around slowly and discover more beauty.”
陌染MM:“After traveling to the UK and touring England and Scotland, we took an inland flight to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. Local friends took us to visit the Belfast Parliament House. This parliament house is usually used by the city's MPs for meetings, and the office is in another district. I saw the building from a distance, which is also a famous tourist spot in the local area. If you drive, you cannot drive directly into the parking lot next to the building without applying in advance. Only if you apply in advance can you drive in. You must know that the long road in front of the building is really a lot of effort to walk in. There are police guarding the outermost circle. You need to stop the car and tell the police why you are going in. After they approve it, you can drive in. Don't force it in, it's illegal.
After the car passes through the long road, turn right and you can see the parking lot. There are places where you can park at will, and there are no special designated places. When you enter from the main gate, you also need to register your identity and get a visitor pass to hang around your neck. Then you can visit the public areas. There are people coming to explain the time. You can ask for the specific time after you arrive. If you come early, you can walk around by yourself. The security guard will tell you where the public areas are. There are also toilets inside, but the meeting place of the House of Representatives is basically not open to the public. We are local friends who know people. Only by establishing relationships can we have a deep understanding of the environment and the purpose of each room. It is very large inside, even with a banquet hall, and some political activities are usually held here.”
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Chen:“The breakfast is so good, and the staff is very friendly, the hotel is near a university, the neighborhood is very quite, lots of restaurants and grocery stores, really convenient”
Cician:“The biggest drawback is its location, which is quite rural, surrounded by nature parks, and small residential towns.
On the plus side, the rooms are genuinely spacious. This time, I stayed near the edge of the building, with windows on two sides. One of the windows opens to a view of distant snow-capped mountains 🏔️. Additionally, the soundproofing and cleanliness were excellent. The air control system can be a bit noisy, but once it’s turned off at night, the room is wonderfully quiet.
The hotel also features its own gym and swimming pool, which include some classes, a sauna, a steam room, and a hydrotherapy pool. While it can get busy during peak hours, it never felt overcrowded. Many of the club members are local residents, and listening to their amusing banter in the steam room was quite entertaining.
Staying at a hotel alone is such a blissful way to relax. When I get home, I’ve decided to upgrade my bedding and incorporate sauna sessions into my routine!”
Guest User:“From the moment we stepped into The Hampton at Hilton Cental we were made very welcome. The check-in was a pleasure and very efficient. We were allowed up to our rooms early. Th e staff could not be more pleasant and helpful. The room was spotless 404. The bed was very comfy. The towels were fluffy and plentiful. The shower was fab. The breakfast staff were very helpful to find us a table very quickly even though the dining room was very busy.
Breakfast very tasty. I’m not at all surprised that the hotel has won Staff awards. We ll be back.”
Sh.kila:“It was a pleasant experience overall, but I expected more from such a hotel. The floor of the room wasn't cleaned and mopped, and there was dust anywhere. We also didn't even get a bottle of water. However, I called them to see if we can check in a little bit early and they let us with no extra cost! It worth it.”
Anonymous User:“The hotel location is just right in the city, it was very near to everywhere and is very easy to get to bus stop(s).
The hotel only provides a shower shampoo, other than that there is no any others! The first day when I arrived I have requested additional 1 pillow and hair dryer, the receptionist said will pass to me once received back from other guest, but 2 days later until the day I checkout I still never received the additional pillow and hair dryer!!!”
Forcefield:“You cannot fault the location, but everything else is rather average, particularly the breakfast. If you can get an inclusive rate below £70, it’s bearable I suppose.”
P&P:“Grand Central is in great location in heart of Belfast. Fantastic staff who are friendly and always on hand to help. At reception Matthew warmly welcomed us and we had a wonderful time Saturday afternoon lounging in the Observatory ,sipping delicious cocktails and enjoying the beautiful Belfast skyline.
Breakfast was lovely with 2 highlights for me ; chef made me perfect poached eggs upon request - thank you! Also variety of mango, mixed berry etc. smoothies were freshly made and served during breakfast; delicious! Would thoroughly recommend for a short city break and Belfast too was buzzing! Will be back again December!”
Anne 15:“Our room was large comfortable just a pity bed too hard for us. View over golf course. Pool and steel room brilliant. All staff very friendly and helpful. Sorry but the price of wine and drink too much for us. We did listen to the live music he was great thanks.”