Looking for immersive experiences in London? Well, good, because I’m the UK’s biggest independent immersive experience blogger. Whenever an immersive experience launches in London, I’m there no matter how weird it is. I have visited more than 100 so far!
Below London’s best immersive experiences that I have tried and tested, organised by type. This article gets updated regularly, check the last published date for the latest update time and you’ll find 30+ immersive experiences here at all times.
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This Month’s Highlight
Luminiscence
After captivating over one million people worldwide, Luminiscence is coming to London this summer — and Westminster Cathedral might be the most spectacular venue it has ever had. The building’s vast domes, soaring columns, and intricate mosaics become a living canvas as 360° projections sweep across every surface, all set to the music of Beethoven, Verdi, Debussy, Vivaldi, and Bach performed live by the Lux Aeterna choir. There’s also a specially commissioned script narrated by Hugh Bonneville. It’s seated, around 50 minutes, and genuinely unmissable. Running 1 July – 27 September 2026, from £32.50.
The most technically remarkable concert I’ve ever seen — and I don’t even say that lightly. ABBA Voyage takes place in a purpose-built arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where four holographic ABBAtars (the band as they looked in 1979) perform a 100-minute setlist backed by a ten-piece live band. The result is genuinely uncanny — it looks, sounds, and feels like seeing ABBA live. All 20 songs are greatest hits: Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Fernando, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! — the full lot. You can sit or go on the dance floor. London exclusive, has been running for years, and still sells out. If you haven’t done it yet, stop waiting.
You’re the crew of a starship. That’s the premise of Bridge Command, and it delivers completely. Held in a custom-built spaceship set in Vauxhall, you and your group take on roles — pilot, engineer, weapons, communications — and work together to navigate missions, survive crises, and interact with live actors playing characters in the story. No VR, no headsets — just an extraordinarily immersive set with sliding palmprint doors, smoke and sparks when you take damage, and two hours of proper group gameplay. One of the most original immersive experiences in London right now. Running until August 2026, from £40. Groups of up to 14.
This is one of the most exciting immersive experience launches of 2025! The official live, playable experience based on the BAFTA and Emmy award-winning TV show, The Traitors is set in London’s West End. The Traitors: Live Experience will allow players to dive into the world of the hit TV series as they take a seat at ‘The Round Table’, participate in missions and work together to uncover the Traitors.
Candlelight has exploded into one of the most popular concert experiences in London — and honestly, I get it. Intimate live performances in stunning venues, lit entirely by candlelight, at prices that won’t bankrupt you. There are now over 45 different shows running across the city, from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Hans Zimmer film scores to tributes to Adele, The Beatles, Queen vs ABBA, and even Hip-Hop on Strings. Venues range from Southwark Cathedral and St Martin-in-the-Fields to Central Hall Westminster and Cadogan Hall. Whatever your taste in music, there’s almost certainly a Candlelight show for you — and it makes a brilliant date night or gift.
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and one of the most underrated city breaks in the UK. It’s compact, incredibly walkable, and packed with history, culture, and one of the best food and bar scenes I’ve encountered anywhere in the British Isles.
It’s also a city that wears its complex past openly — the murals, the Peace Wall, the political taxi tours — and that honesty makes it one of the most thought-provoking places I’ve visited. Come with an open mind, and you’ll leave with a genuine understanding of a city that has worked incredibly hard to reinvent itself.
Nowadays Belfast is my second home, as I own short term accommodation properties in the city. I’m constantly advising and engaging tourists so I do dare say I know a lot. So if you are visiting do me a favour and stay in one of them… wink, wink!
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
VISITING BELFAST: THE ESSENTIALS
Transport / Belfast City is quite small and fully walkable, there’s buses of course, but frankly you don’t even need them. However, I do encourage you to get a rental car so you can independently visit the rest of Northern Ireland which is also very small so you can use Belfast as your base. Book your rental using DiscoverCars, the website I recommend for all international car hires. If you are not renting a car, should you require an airport transfer, I always use WelcomePickups.
Connect / You’ll need mobile data while you are in Belfast, I always recommend using an eSIM (there’s absolutely no need for a physical one!). I always use Sim Local, and you can get 5% discount with code TRAVELWITHPAU. Get it here.
Luggage storage / You might need to store your luggage before checking in to your hotel, you can use this website which has spots all across the city!
Get Insured / Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong when you travel. World Nomads offers coverage for more than 150 activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.
WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN BELFAST
Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience
The Titanic Belfast museum is, without exaggeration, one of the best museums I’ve ever been to. Built on the exact slipway where the Titanic was constructed, it takes you through the full story of the ship — from Belfast’s industrial history to the night of the sinking and beyond. The building itself is stunning, designed to resemble the prow of a ship.
A great way to start your trip is to take a hop-on; hop-off bus across all Belfast city top attractions. It’s the perfect way to get started and get an overview of the city if you are short on time and an efficient way to get around the furthest away sites. I took this one with Belfast City Tours and loved it. It stops on 19 sites (many which I feature below) and pricing wise it’s great. Book it here, or below:
Koh Phi Phi is, genuinely, one of those places. You arrive by ferry, the islands come into view from the water, and you understand immediately why everyone you’ve ever met who came to Thailand talked about this place with that slightly glazed look in their eyes. The water is a colour I don’t have a good word for (not quite turquoise, not quite green, brighter than teal) and it sits against limestone cliffs that shoot straight up from the sea as if someone placed them there for maximum dramatic effect.
I visited in late April, which put me just at the edge of peak season, and even then it was less chaotic than I’d feared. The islands have a certain energy (part beach paradise, part party destination, part protected national park) that somehow all coexists. There’s something really special about Koh Phi Phi, and I came away a little obsessed with it.
Whether you’re planning a two-day stopover or a full week of island life, here’s everything to put on your Koh Phi Phi bucket list.
KOH PHI PHI: THE ESSENTIALS
Getting There / Koh Phi Phi has no airport. You arrive by ferry. From Krabi, the crossing takes around 1.5 hours; from Phuket, around 2 hours. Ferries run daily and can be booked through Ferryhopper. If you’re flying into Phuket or Krabi first, book a private airport transfer with WelcomePickups to get to the ferry pier without the taxi negotiation faff. Search for flights into Phuket or Krabi on Skyscanner.
Getting Around / There are no cars or motorbikes on Koh Phi Phi. The island is car-free, which is one of its great charms. You get around on foot (Tonsai Village is walkable) or by longtail boat (to reach more remote beaches and neighbouring islands). Budget around 100–500 THB (£2–£12) per longtail boat trip depending on distance.
Connect / You’ll need mobile data while you are in Koh Phi Phi, I always recommend using an eSIM (there’s absolutely no need for a physical one!). I always use HolaFly, and you can get 5% discount with code TRAVELWITHPAU. Get it here.
Get Insured / Koh Phi Phi involves boats, snorkelling, and diving: all things you want to be covered for. World Nomads covers 150+ activities including water sports, emergency medical, and trip cancellation. Don’t skip this one.
I’ll be honest with you: I almost didn’t make the trip to Pai when visiting Thailand. My friends in Chiang Mai told me to just “chill out, go to nice cafes, eat nice food, listen to music and relax”, which, fair enough, is basically the entire Pai experience. But I’m really glad I went. Things to do in Pai range from hiking at sunrise to floating down rivers and eating your body weight in street food, and the whole place just has this wonderful hippie, jungly energy that pulls you in the moment you arrive. It doesn’t have a beach, yet somehow it still feels a little beachy. Pai is genuinely one of those places that’s hard to explain until you’re there.
This guide covers everything you need to know, the best things to do in Pai, where to stay, how to get there, and what to eat. Whether you’ve got a day or a week, Pai will surprise you.
PAI, THAILAND ESSENTIALS
✈️ Getting There / The journey to Pai is half the adventure. From Chiang Mai, you take a minibus that winds through 762 bends, yes, 762 mountain curves, across the Mae Hong Son Loop. It takes around 3 to 4 hours, and motion sickness tablets are your best friend (ask me how I know). Book your minibus seat through 12Go Asia. Alternatively, if you’re coming from Bangkok, fly into Chiang Mai first. If you’d rather skip the sweaty public transfer game, WelcomePickups offers reliable private airport transfers so you start your trip stress-free. Search for flights into Thailand on Skyscanner.
🚗 Getting Around / Pai is small enough to walk the centre, but for reaching the waterfalls, canyon, hot springs, and viewpoints scattered around the mountains, you’ll want to hire a scooter. Rental is cheap, usually around 150 to 200 THB per day, and gives you total freedom to roam. If you’re not confident on a motorbike, tuk-tuks and songthaews are available for shorter trips.
📱 Connect / Stay connected the moment you land. I use Holafly, use code TRAVELWITHPAU for 5% off.
🛡️ Get Insured / Don’t travel to Thailand without travel insurance, especially if you’re renting a scooter. I always use World Nomads, which covers adventure activities and offers reliable claims support.
If there’s one city that never gets old, it’s Brighton. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve hopped on the train from London, but each visit brings something new, whether it’s a cocktail bar I hadn’t noticed before, a Banksy-adjacent mural down a back alley, or the simple pleasure of sitting on the shingle beach with chips and a blatant disregard for seagulls. If you’re looking for the best things to do in Brighton, you’ve come to the right place.
Brighton is one of the most popular day trips from London, it’s just 50–55 minutes by train, but it also rewards a weekend or even longer. The city is a brilliant mix of Regency grandeur, bohemian spirit, seaside kitsch and seriously good food. It’s the kind of place that’s effortlessly cool without trying to be.
Whether you’re planning a solo adventure, a weekend with friends, or a romantic escape, this Brighton bucket list covers everything you need to know, from the iconic highlights to the hidden gems that most visitors miss.
BRIGHTON ESSENTIALS
🚆 Getting There / Trains from London Victoria and London Bridge run to Brighton in around 50 to 55 minutes. Book on Trainline for the best fares and to check timetables in advance. If you’re driving, the A23 takes roughly 1.5 hours from central London depending on traffic, though parking in Brighton can be pricey and competitive, so the train is usually the smarter choice.
🚗 Getting Around / Brighton’s centre is entirely walkable, but if you want to explore further afield to the Seven Sisters, Hastings, or Eastbourne, having your own car gives you more flexibility than relying on trains and buses. Compare rental car prices on DiscoverCars.
🧳 Luggage Storage / If you’re early for check-in or have time to kill after checkout, no stress, there are luggage storage points all over Brighton. Use this website to find one nearby.
📱 Connect / Stay connected the moment you land. I use Holafly, use code TRAVELWITHPAU for 5% off.
🛡️ Get Insured /World Nomads covers 150+ activities, medical, lost luggage, and more, don’t skip travel insurance for a Brighton weekend any more than you would for a longer trip.
Brighton Bucket List: 27 Things to Do
1. Explore the Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion is unlike anything else in England, a Regency palace built for King George IV with Indian-style domes, minarets, and interiors that mix Chinese and Gothic influences in the most gloriously over-the-top way imaginable. Walking through the banqueting room and the restored saloon genuinely stops you in your tracks. I’d recommend booking tickets online to avoid queuing outside, it’s worth every penny.
Practical info: Adult tickets from around £17 on the door, slightly cheaper online. Open daily. Book in advance here for guaranteed entry.
2. Wander the Lanes
The Lanes are Brighton’s most famous neighbourhood, a warren of narrow alleyways and passageways packed with independent jewellers, antique dealers, art galleries, and vintage clothing shops. It’s easy to lose an hour here just wandering without a plan. If you’re into jewellery or vintage finds, this is dangerous territory for your bank balance (in the best possible way).
Practical info: Free to explore. Located in the centre of Brighton, just south of North Street. Most shops open from around 10am.
3. Ride Brighton Palace Pier
Brighton Palace Pier is one of those places that’s genuinely brilliant regardless of how touristy it is. Amusement rides, arcades, fish and chips, candy floss, it’s unashamedly fun. The Super Booster rollercoaster at the far end is worth a ride for the sea views alone. One warning: careful with the seagulls, I’ve seen them attack people carrying fresh donuts!
Practical info: Free to walk onto the pier. Rides and attractions are pay-as-you-go. The fish and chip shops at the entrance are some of the best in the city.
4. Ride the British Airways i360
The British Airways i360 is the world’s tallest moving observation tower, a futuristic glass pod that glides up to 138 metres above the seafront, giving you panoramic views across Brighton, the South Downs, and the English Channel on a clear day. I was skeptical about visiting because of the price, but it was genuinely great to view Brighton from above, and there’s a bar on board which makes it considerably more enjoyable.
Practical info: Book here for the best price. Recommend booking sunset slots in advance as they sell out. Located on the seafront at Lower Kings Road.
5. Seek Out the Street Art
Brighton has one of the most vibrant street art scenes in the UK, and wandering around looking for it is one of my favourite free things to do here. There’s a replica Banksy piece near the Prince Albert pub on Trafalgar Street, a huge Music Mural at the same location, and then dozens of pieces tucked away under the railway arches and through the back streets. A guided walk is a great way to find the pieces you’d otherwise walk past.
Practical info:Book a walking tour with a localto get the stories behind the art, or just start wandering from Trafalgar Street down towards the North Laine.
BRIGHTON BUCKET LIST: Prince Albert’s Pub
6. Explore North Laine
If the Lanes are Brighton’s polished, jewellery-window side, North Laine is its more raucous, creative sibling. This neighbourhood is packed with independent cafés, vintage clothing shops, record stores, vegetarian restaurants, and jewellery stalls, and the prices are noticeably more reasonable than equivalent spots in London. It’s a brilliant place to spend a morning browsing before lunch.
Practical info: Free to explore. The main drag runs along Gardner Street, Sydney Street, and Kensington Gardens. Best visited on a weekday if you want to avoid weekend crowds.
7. Visit the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Right next door to the Royal Pavilion, the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is one of those underrated museums that’s genuinely worth your time. The collections cover everything from ancient Egypt to 20th-century fashion to local Brighton history, and admission is free, which makes it an excellent addition to a Royal Pavilion visit.
Practical info: Free entry. Check for special exhibitions which may be ticketed. Book a ticket if you want timed entry for popular periods.
8. Go on a City Bike Tour
One of the best ways to cover a lot of Brighton quickly, and have a brilliant time doing it, is on a guided bike tour. The guided city bike tour takes you through North Laine, past the Royal Pavilion, through the Fishing Quarter, along the seafront, and into parts of Georgian Brighton most visitors never find. It’s around 2.5 hours, relaxed enough for anyone who cycles occasionally, and the guides are genuinely entertaining.
Practical info:Book it here. Meets at Brighton Rail Station. Bikes and helmets provided.
BRIGHTON BUCKET LIST: Royal Pavilion
9. Watch a Starling Murmuration at the Pier
This is one of those Brighton experiences that feels almost impossible to believe until you see it. At dusk in autumn and winter, tens of thousands of starlings gather in coordinated, swirling formations above the pier in a phenomenon called a murmuration. It’s completely free, it happens naturally, and it’s one of the most extraordinary things I’ve ever seen in my life. Arrive about 30 minutes before sunset and find a spot on the beach facing the pier.
Practical info: Best from October to March. Timing is weather-dependent, the murmurations don’t happen every night. Check local Brighton wildlife accounts on social media for same-day updates.
10. Visit SEA LIFE Brighton
SEA LIFE Brighton is the world’s oldest operating aquarium, it opened in 1872, and it’s a genuinely impressive attraction, particularly if you’re visiting with kids or just love marine life. The Victorian architecture of the tunnel sections is beautiful, and the displays include sharks, rays, seahorses, and a spectacular ocean tank.
Practical info: Book in advance here, it’s cheaper than buying on the door. Located on the seafront at Marine Parade.
11. Visit the Upside Down House
The Upside Down House near the seafront is exactly what it sounds like, a house installed completely upside down, with furniture, books, and household items all fixed to what would normally be the ceiling. It makes for completely disorienting and genuinely funny photo opportunities. It’s not a world-changing cultural experience, but it’s fun and the Instagram content is genuinely good.
Practical info: Entry from around £11. Book here for combination tickets with the i360.
12. Relax on the Beach
Brighton’s beach is shingle rather than sand, which sounds less appealing than it is. There’s something about sitting on the pebbles with the sound of the waves and a cold drink from one of the seafront bars that is just quintessentially Brighton. On warm days the beach fills up with an incredibly eclectic crowd and the atmosphere is brilliant. Bring a blanket, grab fish and chips, and settle in.
Practical info: Free. The beach runs the length of the seafront. The western end near Hove tends to be slightly quieter. Deckchair hire is available in summer.
13. Photograph the Brighton Bandstand
The Victorian Brighton Bandstand on the seafront is one of the most photogenic spots in the whole city, ornate ironwork painted in blue and cream, right on the promenade with the sea behind it. I find it’s not as appreciated as it should be and usually not very busy, which makes it a genuinely nice, quiet stop compared to the crowds around the Pier. Live music and events run here through the summer.
Practical info: Free. Located on the seafront promenade, a short walk west of the Palace Pier.
14. Cocktails at Bohemia Brighton
If you’re after cocktails in Brighton, Bohemia is the place. The cocktail presentation here is theatrical, expect dry ice, dramatic garnishes, and drinks that taste as good as they look. It’s become a bit of a Brighton institution and for good reason. Go early on a Friday or Saturday evening if you want to avoid waiting for a table.
Practical info: Walk-ins welcome but tables fill quickly at weekends. Located on St James’s Street in Kemptown.
15. Dine at Riddle & Finns
Brighton has an exceptional food scene, and Riddle & Finns is one of its most celebrated restaurants, a champagne and oyster bar on The Lanes that does seafood exceptionally well. It’s a splurge, but the lobster is extraordinary and the atmosphere is exactly what you want from a special night out in a seaside city. Book well in advance for weekend evenings.
Practical info: Two locations, The Lanes and the seafront. Reservations strongly recommended. Not cheap, but worth it for a treat.
16. Eat at JB’s American Diner
JB’s American Diner is a proper tribute to the classic 1950s American diner, all neon signs, checkerboard floors, and rock ‘n’ roll on the jukebox. Think huge burgers, thick milkshakes, and portions that don’t hold back. It’s a fun, kitsch contrast to Brighton’s more sophisticated food scene, and a good pick if you’ve got kids or just want something completely unpretentious.
Practical info: Located on the seafront at Kings Road Arches. Walk-ins welcome, gets busy on weekend evenings.
17. Watch Brighton Pride (August)
Brighton Pride is one of the biggest and most jubilant Pride events in the UK, and one of the most fun days out you can have anywhere in the country, regardless of where you fall on the sexuality spectrum. The parade through the city centre, the festival in Preston Park, and the general atmosphere of the entire city for the weekend is genuinely electric. Book accommodation months in advance if you’re planning to come for Pride weekend.
Practical info: Pride parade and street events are free. Preston Park festival requires a ticket, book via the official Brighton Pride website as soon as tickets go on sale. Usually held in early August.
18. See the West Pier Ruins
The skeletal remains of Brighton’s West Pier sit out to sea just in front of the i360, and honestly, they’re as iconic a Brighton image as the Palace Pier itself. The pier closed in the 1970s and was gutted by fire and storms in the 2000s, leaving just the blackened ironwork frame rising out of the water. It’s structurally unsafe and closed to the public, but the view from the beach, especially at low tide when you can get close to the structure, is one of the best photo opportunities in the city.
Practical info: Free. Best viewed from Brighton Beach Promenade opposite Regency Square, or from the i360 pod above.
19. Get Locked Up at Alcotraz
Alcotraz Brighton is a genuinely brilliant bit of theatre, an immersive “prison” bar where you’re locked up on arrival and have to smuggle in booze past the Warden and guards (all in character) to get your cocktails made. It’s silly, it’s fun, and it’s a proper change of pace from a standard bar crawl.
Tucked away on Dyke Road, the Booth Museum is a proper hidden gem, an entire Victorian gallery of over 300 taxidermied British birds displayed in dioramas of their natural habitats, alongside fossil, skeleton, and entomology collections. It’s a genuinely atmospheric, slightly eerie museum that most visitors walk straight past.
Snoopers Paradise in North Laine is Brighton’s best-known vintage and antiques warren, an entire building of stalls selling everything from retro clothing to old vinyl to genuinely bizarre curios. Budget more time than you think, it’s easy to lose an hour in here.
Exactly what it sounds like: a shop in the Lanes selling over 300 different types of rubber ducks. It’s a genuinely fun, low-stakes browse and a good spot for a slightly odd souvenir.
A short walk west of Brighton proper, Hove Beach is lined with rows of brightly painted beach huts, a genuinely lovely, quieter stretch of coast and one of the most photographed spots in the area once you’re past the main Brighton seafront crowds.
Practical info: Free. Along the seafront in Hove, a 20 to 30-minute walk or short bus ride from central Brighton.
24. Wander the Extra Mural Cemetery
Brighton’s Victorian cemetery, opened in 1851 on the eastern edge of the city, has a genuinely untamed, atmospheric character, overgrown paths, ornate monuments, and long grass. It’s free, peaceful, and a world away from the seafront crowds.
Housed in a Victorian pumping station in Hove, the British Engineerium is a working steam engine museum, genuinely one of a kind, though it’s worth knowing it runs on a limited schedule with occasional special steaming days rather than being open daily, so check current opening times before you plan a visit around it.
The Victorian Madeira Terrace, a long run of ornate ironwork arches along the seafront with a cliff lift down to the beach, is a genuine Brighton landmark, currently mid-restoration. As of this writing the project is running behind its original timeline, with the restored lift now expected to reopen in winter 2026, so check the latest status before building a visit around it specifically, but it’s worth knowing about for a future trip.
Practical info: Free to view from outside. Located on the seafront between the Palace Pier and Kemptown.
27. Seek Out Britain’s Narrowest House
A house on Hollingdean Road, just over 6 feet wide, has a genuine claim to being Britain’s narrowest house. It’s residential and away from the main tourist areas, so it’s more of a “did you know” than a destination, but worth knowing if you’re the kind of traveller who collects odd facts.
Practical info: Free to view from the street. Located on Hollingdean Road, away from the main tourist areas, please be respectful as it’s a private home.
Finding one Airbnb that actually fits a big group in Belfast, without splitting everyone across two or three separate bookings, is harder than it should be. That’s exactly the gap StayByNumbers wanted these properties to fill. StayByNumber runs a small portfolio of self-catering stays across Belfast, including a set of connected Victorian flats that can be booked individually or combined into one large group booking depending on how many of you there are. And I work with them!
This guide covers our best options for big groups specifically: friend trips, family reunions, and anyone who wants everyone under one roof (or two roofs, two minutes apart) rather than scattered across the city. We note max adult / children and infant occupancy separately.
Most of our properties use smartlocks, so you don’t have to worry about who’s taking the keys (or losing them!).
Why Book Directly With Us?
Every property below is bookable on Airbnb, on Booking.com, or directly with us. Booking direct is genuinely worth doing as you’ll get 10% OFF. Use BOOKDIRECT10 when you book at www.staybynumbers.com for the best price. Have questions? WhatsApp us +44 28 9600 5676.
Ulsterville Avenue: Our Biggest Property, Up to 25 People
Max 22 adults / children & 3 infants, 11 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4 allocated parking spaces
Best for: the biggest friend groups and full family reunions who want an entire building to themselves.
This is our largest listing, three connected Victorian flats (a 3-bedroom and two 4-bedroom apartments) combined into a single booking, so instead of splitting your group across separate apartments with separate front doors, everyone is in the same building with shared spaces to actually spend time together in. Every bedroom has a double bed, there’s a sofa bed in the living room of the 3 bedroom flat, 3 of the bedrooms have their own cot, and 3 high chairs plus retractable baby gates are provided for family groups. 4 parking spaces mean you won’t be fighting over who gets to bring a car.
The area: Located in Belfast’s Queen’s Quarter, a 5-minute walk to Queen’s University, 11 minutes to Botanic Gardens, and 11 minutes to the nightlife on Dublin Road and Botanic Avenue. There’s a Co-Op supermarket under 5 minutes away too.
Max 16 adults / children & 2 infants, 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 allocated parking spaces
Best for: big friend groups or multi-family trips.
Rated 5.0 (Guest Favourite)on Airbnb. This combines two of the three flats into one large booking, 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, still with all 4 of the building’s parking spaces. One recent guest, in Belfast for a golf trip, said “having 8 comfortable rooms with 4 bathrooms was great for us”, and another described it as “such a great home for the price” after two families of 4 and 6 shared the space.
The area: Same Queen’s Quarter location as above, 5 minutes to Queen’s University, 11 minutes to Botanic Gardens, all walkable.
Max 15 adults / children & 2 infants (includes a sofa bed), 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 allocated parking spaces
Best for: mid-size friend groups or family reunions of around 12 to 15 people.
Rated 5.0 on Airbnb. A two-flat combination, a 3-bedroom apartment on the ground floor and a 4-bedroom apartment upstairs, 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms total, with a sofa bed for extra flexibility and 2 parking spaces included. One guest stayed here for a family wedding and said hosts “were easily contactable, and the flats were great.”
The area: Same excellent Queen’s Quarter location, 5 minutes to Queen’s University, 11 minutes to Botanic Gardens.
College Place North: Super Central, Up to 10 People
Max 9 adults / children & 1 infant (includes a sofa bed), on-street parking nearby
Best for: groups who want to be right in the centre of everything, no car needed.
Rated 4.89 (Guest Favourite), 54 reviews on Airbnb. Our most central property, a Victorian townhouse built in the 1860s with a king bed, three doubles, and a sofa bed, right in Belfast city centre. Guests consistently call out the location, one described it as “the perfect base”, walking to City Hall, the Crown, and central restaurants, with easy trips out to Queen’s and the Botanic Gardens.
The area: This property is located in College Place North street which is right in Belfast city centre (BT1), a short walk to Grand Central Station, St Anne’s Cathedral and the Cathedral Quarter, and Victoria Square shopping. This is the only property in such central location that accommodates 10.
Off Lisburn Road: Mid Size Group Ready, Up to 9 People
Max 8 adults / children & 1 infant, 2 parking spaces
Best for: a solid mid-size group that still wants parking sorted, tucked away from the busier streets.
Rated 4.93 (Top 5% of homes on Airbnb), 58 reviews. A townhouse with a king bed, two doubles, and two singles (perfect for children!), two bathrooms (1 ensuite) plus its own private, fully fenced back garden, tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac with 2 free parking spaces. One guest of 8 on a golf trip called it “great for large groups”, another said it felt “safe and tucked away from busy streets” despite being close to restaurants and shops.
The area: In Belfast’s Queen’s Quarter, close to Queen’s University and Botanic Gardens, an easy walk into the city centre too.
Perfect for Couples: Up to 7 People, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1X Parking
Max 6 adults / children & 1 infant, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, secure parking
Best for: smaller friend groups where nobody wants to share a bathroom.
Rated 4.95 (Top 10% of homes on Airbnb), 92 reviews. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, every bedroom has its own en-suite, with a secured parking spot on-site and keyless smart lock entry. Guests repeatedly mention this as a stand-out: “having a bathroom each was perfect” came up in multiple reviews from groups of 6.
The area: Just off the Donegall Road, a short walk from Belfast city centre and the Golden Mile’s bars and restaurants around Shaftesbury Square, with the Boucher Road retail park nearby too.
Off Dublin Road: Best for Family Reunions, 2 Properties, 2 Mins From Each Other
These two properties combined host up to 13 people (10 adults & 3 infants) across two houses just 2 minutes’ walk apart.
Best for: family reunions / families travelling together with young children who want a bit of separation between households, without being far apart. We keep cots and high chairs at both properties, and one of the properties has two cots and two high chairs, perfect for twins!
These two townhouses sit just 2 minutes’ walk from each other, so you can book both for a family reunion that wants everyone close by without cramming into one house. One of the properties has its own private, fully fenced garden with outdoor furniture, and there’s a playground right behind the property, several guests with young kids have called it out as a genuine bonus. One family of 3 adults and 2 small children said it was “easy to walk / take a taxi / take the bus to areas of Belfast”, and another with children aged 1 and 4 said the location “could not be better.”
The area: Both are just off the Dublin Road, a short walk to Belfast City Hall and Queen’s University, with a Tesco Express and Centra both under 3 minutes away.
What’s the biggest Airbnb in Belfast for groups? Our largest listing combines three flats into one booking sleeping up to 25 people (22 adults and 3 infants), with 11 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 4 parking spaces.
Is it cheaper to book direct than through Airbnb or Booking.com? Yes. After booking on either platform, we send a 10% discount code for booking directly with us instead. You can also message us directly through the property’s website link on this page to arrange it upfront.
If I book direct, do I pay upfront? And what’s the cancellation policy for direct bookings? Yes. As we are a small business we don’t have pay later functionality like Airbnb or Booking.com; however you’ll get 10% off the final price. We offer free cancellation up to 28 days before.
Do any of these have cots or high chairs for a family reunion with young children? Yes. All of our properties have at least 1 cot and 1 high chair on site, as well as baby gates.
Is parking included? Yes, every property on this list except one, which is on-street only given its very central location. Details are listed under each property above.
How do I know which one is right for my group size? Every property above is labelled with its real maximum capacity, from our smallest option at up to 7 people through to our biggest booking at up to 25. Message us directly if you want help matching your group to the right property.
