Ballyrobin Country LodgevsBotanical Backpackers
Arnie's Backpackers and Ballyrobin Country Lodge are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Arnie's Backpackers scores slightly better than Ballyrobin Country Lodge. Arnie's Backpackers ranks #24 in Belfast with recommendations from 2 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Ballyrobin Country Lodge
 Michelin Guide
144-146 Ballyrobin Road, Crumlin, Aldergrove BT29 4EG, Northern Ireland
From $94/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 
 "Menu: £19 (weekday dinner) - £21 - Carte: £22-£35" 
Botanical Backpackers
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
63 Fitzwilliam Street, Belfast BT9 6AX, Northern Ireland
From $19/night
- Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Cheerful and relaxed independent hostel with a homely atmosphere and colourful garden, near the university. Dorms £ 10-12." 
 "This long-established old-school hostel is set in a quiet terraced house in the university area. Coal fires and a friendly crowd make it more cosy than cramped." Full review