Bullitt Hotel

With an arty, industrial-chic vibe, Bullitt is a budget hotel with style well beyond its rates. There’s an easygoing sense of cool throughout, from the sculptures outside to the graphic artwork hanging in every room.

Downstairs, the open-plan lobby, bar and restaurant space draws in the locals looking to socialise over a cocktail or brunch. The resident DJ keeps things buzzing in the lobby and courtyard, too.

There’s also Babel, the jazzy rooftop bar and garden, where you can escape the city with a glass of wine and a wood-fired pizza. Be sure to book a table, as it fills up quickly.

You couldn’t ask for a more central location – a few steps from the entrance and you’re right in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.

A word of caution, though – the ‘dinky’ room categories are only suitable for one person; go for ‘roomy’ if you’re travelling as a pair or a couple.