How Axel worksAxel $173 a night vs $183 on Expedia at Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $10 a night less (6%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Holiday Inn Express · 106 University Street, Belfast
Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk · Electric car charging · Non-smoking rooms · Room service
Hotels in BelfastA practical 3-star chain hotel in Belfast's Queen's Quarter
8.3/10
A strong-value Belfast base with helpful staff, breakfast included and free parking.
This practical 3-star in Belfast's Queen's Quarter is a strong pick for a straightforward city break, especially with a car. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and the included cooked breakfast. Free gated parking adds genuine value, and nearby Botanic Avenue offers plenty of places to eat. We'd choose it for dependable basics rather than character or luxury.
The centre is roughly a 20-minute walk away, and several guests describe the immediate streets as run-down. Breakfast gets busy, family rooms can feel tight with the sofa bed open, and air conditioning isn't available in every room. Guests reported external construction noise in August 2026, acknowledged by management; ask whether those works still affect your dates. We'd skip it if guaranteed quiet or a central doorstep location matters most.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$173 a night with Axel against $183 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $10 a night less (6%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
$10/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$181 a night with Axel against $188 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $7 a night less (4%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$7/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$110 a night with Axel against $118 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $8 a night less (6%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$8/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$201 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $197 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$95 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$99 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Axel $173 a night vs $183 on Expedia at Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $10 a night less (6%). Seen Oct 8.
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A strong-value Belfast base with helpful staff, breakfast included and free parking. A practical 3-star chain hotel in Belfast's Queen's Quarter, scored for what it is.
This practical 3-star in Belfast's Queen's Quarter is a strong pick for a straightforward city break, especially with a car. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and the included cooked breakfast. Free gated parking adds genuine value, and nearby Botanic Avenue offers plenty of places to eat. We'd choose it for dependable basics rather than character or luxury.
The centre is roughly a 20-minute walk away, and several guests describe the immediate streets as run-down. Breakfast gets busy, family rooms can feel tight with the sofa bed open, and air conditioning isn't available in every room. Guests reported external construction noise in August 2026, acknowledged by management; ask whether those works still affect your dates. We'd skip it if guaranteed quiet or a central doorstep location matters most.
Best for: city-break travelers with a car; value-minded couples; visitors to Queen's University
Watch out for: external construction and occasional event noise; air conditioning only in some rooms; tight family rooms with sofa beds open
Location: Near Queen's University and Botanic Avenue; roughly 20 minutes' walk to the centre, with some run-down surrounding streets.
Rooms: Generally comfortable and functional; request air conditioning ahead, and expect limited space with a sofa bed open.
Cleanliness: Consistent praise across recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews for clean rooms and well-kept public areas.
Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a recurring strength, though handling of noise complaints has drawn some criticism.
Amenities: Included cooked breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a mini-gym and café/bar dining; no pool.
Fees and surprises: Free gated parking is subject to availability; confirm whether the external construction reported in August 2026 continues.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $173 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (handicap accessible) | $183 a night on Expedia | $10 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $181 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $188 a night on Expedia | $7 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $110 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $118 a night on Expedia | $8 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $201 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $197 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $95 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $99 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
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