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Vagabonds vs Dukes at Queens
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Dukes at Queens scores slightly better than Vagabonds. Dukes at Queens scores 78 with praise from 4 reviews such as The Telegraph, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.
Vagabonds
Independent
Lonely Planet
9 University Road, Belfast BT7 1NA, Northern Ireland
From $16 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
- Safe
- Board games / puzzles
Independent
"If you’re simply looking for somewhere clean, comfortable and fuss-free to lay your head, the Vagabonds Hostel is ideal...it makes for a cosy and convivial base in the city’s university quarter."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Comfy bunks, lockable luggage baskets, private shower cubicles and a relaxed atmosphere... conveniently located close to both Queen's and the city centre."
Full review
Dukes at Queens
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Independent
65-67 University Street, Belfast BT7 1FY, Northern Ireland
From $82 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Although it retains its distinguished redbrick Victorian facade, the inside of this handsome hotel on bohemian Botanic Avenue has been revamped in a cool contemporary style with chic,..."
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The hotel's location is perfect: Queen's University and Botanic Gardens are a five-minute stroll away, and if you want to eat out you can wander the leafy streets and choose among restaurants serving Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Italian, and Irish cuisine.
Insight Guides
"Behind a redbrick Victorian facade, the design here is cool and contemporary. Well located near an array of bars and restaurants, and a 10-minute walk to the city centre."
Lonely Planet
"Dukes has an ideal location close to pretty much everything you might want to see in town... Its comfortable, pared back rooms are good value and tastefully decorated."
The Telegraph
7.0
"This hotel in a lovely Neo-Gothic Victorian building that was once a health board headquarters is just the prescription for your well being, with a handy location, friendly staff, huge, soft beds and satisfying food."
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Independent
"Formerly the HQ of the city’s health board, the rooms at this centrally located neo-gothic behemoth are still a very effective tonic to any hotel-induced illness"
