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Tucked away in the heart of Belfast, the first 'hometel' of its kind comprises 175 rooms, four collaborative event spaces, a trendy restaurant and bar and even its own art gallery. Designed to cater everything from short overnight stays to long-term getaways, it offers a variety of different spaces including suites, studios and lofts – so there's really something for every kind of traveller. The rooms themselves are decorated in bright and colourful interiors, with fashionable decor that feels instantly homely yet stylish. Better yet, it maintains a commitment to running on electric and low carbon renewable energy and has a zero waste to landfill policy. Neighbourhood You couldn't be more central if you tried. On your doorstep is St George's Market which dates back to the 1890s, and offers an array of street food, artisanal vendors and more. If you're heading on a night out, the Cathedral Quarter is a bustling area of pubs, eateries and nightlife venues, and is just a 15-minute walk away. Nearby 1. Home: A Michelin-guide eatery that serves fresh, seasonal dishes using locally-sourced produce.2. Titanic Belfast: Nine interactive galleries that retell the iconic story from an architecturally stunning museum.3. Duke of York: Buzzing local pub that often has clientele spilling onto the street under its signature neon and sign-covered external walls. Time Out tip Belfast has a fascinating history, and the best way to learn all about it first-hand is on one of its famous black c

The 11 best things to do in Northern Ireland
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A densely beautiful region with a checkered past, the best things to do in Northern Ireland will astound you. Although historically less of a travel destination than its southern neighbour, the region is now very much back on the map for travellers. Perhaps it's because we’ve seen the country’s breathtaking coastlines, historic buildings and beautiful pockets of wilderness used as backdrops to some of our favourite TV series, most notably, Game of Thrones. From its rejuvenated cities (check out the best things to do in Belfast) to a layered heritage rich in myth and folklore, exploring Northern Ireland will have you feeling a world away. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.  

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Ah, Game of Thrones. There was a time when you couldn’t escape the twisty, expansive, sex-filled fantasy world, and the scheming, ambitious characters who lived there. No matter what you thought of the final season, fans have consequently mourned the end of the show for years. And for good reason: it was really bloody good. A real highlight, of course, was the spectacular worldbuilding of George R R Martin. From the unforgiving Kingsroad to the mysterious Winterfell forest, it all looked pretty astonishing on screen, too. But where exactly was the series shot? Well, much of the action in fact took place in Northern Ireland, one of the four nations that make up the UK, and now many of the IRL filming locations can actually be visited by the public. From the expansive official studio tour to the eerie Dark Hedges and the spooky Cushendun Caves, here’s how to see Westeros at its most magical – without having to dig out that boxset.