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Botanical Backpackers vs Malmaison Belfast
Both Arnie's Backpackers and Malmaison are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Malmaison is the choice of most professionals compared to Arnie's Backpackers. Malmaison comes in at #4 in Belfast with approval from 5 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Botanical Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
63 Fitzwilliam Street, Belfast BT9 6AX, Northern Ireland
From $19 /night
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Cheerful and relaxed independent hostel with a homely atmosphere and colourful garden, near the university. Dorms £ 10-12."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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."
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Malmaison Belfast
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
34 - 38 Victoria St, Belfast BT1 3GH, Northern Ireland
From $80 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
""A hotel that dares to be different," trumpets the promotional blurb for Malmaison, and the place certainly lives up to the claim."
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Ask for special rates, and deals that include tickets to the Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre.
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Mal’s 64 rooms—housed in two stone Victorian-era seed warehouses—are spacious and comfortable, with all the niceties you’ll ever need."
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The Telegraph
6.0
"Converted from an 1867 seed warehouse in 1998, this boutique hotel has stayed both funky and popular since then, close to the city’s major attractions, with friendly staff and a buzzing bar."
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Frommer's
"A gorgeous four-story building, with weathered stone walls and tall arched windows...Bedrooms are large, very quiet, and comfortable, with neutral colors, low lighting, huge beds, and modern bathrooms"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Malmaison is a luxurious haven of king-size beds, deep leather sofas and roll-top baths big enough for two."
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