Belfast Map

Detailed Street Map of Belfast Northern Ireland & Guide to the Area

Belfast Map Northern Ireland: Interactive map of Belfast, displaying the city situated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Belfast area and a Belfast city centre map, showing Belfast Airport (George Best Belfast City Airport) and the Cathedral Quarter.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Belfast map are: CastleCourt Shopping Centre, Victoria Square, St George's Market, The Crown Liquor Saloon, The Grand Opera House, Ulster Museum, Titanic Belfast, The Dirty Onion, The Merchant Hotel, Ten Square Hotel, Belfast City Hall, Primark, Zara, Cityside Retail Park, Laverys, Whites Tavern, City Hospital, Queen's University Belfast, St Anne's Cathedral, Botanic Gardens, The MAC, Tesco Metro, Spar, Greggs, Caffè Nero, Waterstone's, Belfast Central Library, The Black Box, The Jailhouse, Belfast Metropolitan College, Mourne Seafood Bar, Boojum, McHugh's Bar, Kelly's Cellars, Bittles Bar, CastleCourt Car Park, Victoria Square Car Park, Boots, Superdrug, H&M, Starbucks, Oxfam Books, Belfast School of Art, Cafe Parisien, SS Nomadic, Lush, Argento, Ulster Hall, Jurys Inn Belfast, Clayton Hotel Belfast.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Newtownabbey, Holywood, Dundonald, Lisburn, Carryduff, Comber, Ballygowan, Bangor, Craigavad, Jordanstown, Glengormley, Whiteabbey, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, Templepatrick, Crumlin, Antrim, Ballyclare, Moira, Hillsborough, Saintfield, Greyabbey, Ballynahinch, Newtownards, Donaghadee, Helen's Bay, Groomsport, Moneyreagh, Millisle, Ballylesson, Dunmurry, Drumbeg, Lambeg, Magheralave, Cultra, Castlereagh, Upper Ballinderry, Crossnacreevy, Carnmoney, Mallusk, Aghalee, Ballyskeagh, Edenderry, Lisbane, Ballydrain, Killinchy, Crawfordsburn, Ballymartin, Kircubbin, Killyleagh.

Belfast is a city that's easy to settle into – full of character, grit and charm, with a buzz that's all its own. It's the capital of Northern Ireland, sitting on the banks of the River Lagan, and it's where past and present constantly rub shoulders. You'll find Victorian buildings next to sleek modern hotels, old shipyards turned into cultural hotspots, and a city centre that's always moving but never too much to handle. Belfast has this way of feeling like a proper city without losing that friendly, small-town edge.

The roots of Belfast go deep. It grew from a small settlement in the 17th century into a major industrial powerhouse by the 1800s, known for shipbuilding, linen and engineering. Harland & Wolff, the yard that built the Titanic, was once the biggest in the world and left a massive mark on the skyline and the city's story. The population of Belfast now sits around 350,000, though the wider urban area reaches much further. In the late 20th century, the city was deeply affected by The Troubles – decades of political conflict – but in recent years it's become a symbol of regeneration, creativity and resilience, with new businesses, art spaces and communities breathing fresh life into old streets.

There's plenty to keep you busy in and around the city. Titanic Belfast is the big one – a stunning museum and experience that tells the story of the ill-fated ship in the very place it was built. The Ulster Museum, set in the Botanic Gardens, brings art, history and natural science under one roof, while the MAC is a modern arts space right in the heart of things. The Cathedral Quarter is full of character, with cobbled lanes, murals, pubs and street art around every turn. Nearby, you'll find Crumlin Road Gaol, a fascinating and often chilling look at the city's darker chapters. Venture just a little further and you're into National Trust territory – places like Minnowburn with its woodland trails, or Divis and the Black Mountain for sweeping views. Mount Stewart, a bit further east, is another gem, with gardens that look like something out of a film.

Wider Northern Ireland is right on the doorstep and easy to explore. The Antrim coast is a must – head north and you'll hit the Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and all those dramatic Game of Thrones filming spots. Head west and you're in Fermanagh's lake country, or south to the Mournes where walking trails criss-cross through rugged hills and glens. Derry's just a couple of hours by road or train, and the beauty of it all is how close everything feels. Day trips are more than doable, and you'll always come back to Belfast with something new to think about.

Transport's straightforward. Belfast's compact enough to get around easily on foot or by bus. The Glider is a rapid bus system linking east and west with stops in all the right places, and there's a decent rail network with lines heading out to Bangor, Derry, Larne and Newry. Great Victoria Street and Lanyon Place are the main stations. For air travel, George Best Belfast City Airport is just minutes from the centre and handles domestic and short-haul flights. Belfast International Airport is a bit further out near Antrim, and there are regular buses linking it to the city. Ferries from Scotland and England come into Belfast and Larne, which is handy if you're bringing a car.

Northern Ireland as a region holds together all sorts of landscapes and stories. From its coastal towns to inland glens, it's full of contrasts – peaceful one minute, dramatic the next. It's one of the four nations that make up the UK, and while it's politically and culturally unique, it's very much part of the wider British and Irish picture. The mix of British and Irish identities gives the place depth, and the way it carries its past into the present is something you feel, even when you're just ordering a coffee or walking along the river.

We hope you found this Belfast tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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