Shipquay Boutique Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want the highest-rated hotel in our Derry sample, inside the Walled City and minutes from the cathedral. Skip it if room size is a priority, since some rooms are described as small.
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Shipquay Boutique Hotel is our Best Value pick in Derry Londonderry. It suits first-time visitors who want to explore on foot, couples on a city break and anyone who likes local tips from staff.
Family rooms are listed, and the breakfast covers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets, which helps mixed groups.
If you need a large room or plenty of space for luggage, check the room type carefully or look at our Luxury pick instead. Guests report a mix of spacious and compact rooms.
Location and getting around
The address is 17 Shipquay Street, in the Walled City. This is where the hotel scores best: guests give the location 9.8 out of 10, and they mention shops, the historic walls and restaurants a short walk away.
By our straight-line estimates, St Columb's Cathedral is about 0.3 km away, roughly 4 minutes on foot. Free Derry Corner is about 0.4 km, around 5 minutes, and St Eugene's Cathedral about 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes. You can see the main sights on foot.
Parking is not listed in our data. If you are driving, ask the hotel where to park and what it costs.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 982 reviews, joint first of 5 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Guests praise the staff for a warm welcome and useful local advice. The central setting is the other big plus.
The weak point is room size. Some rooms are spacious, while others are described as small or compact. It is the one consistent complaint we have.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put the hotel at €152.88 a night, above the sample median of €117.92. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Everglades Hotel, is a 4-star with an 8.3 score at €94.42 a night. Our Luxury pick, Bishop's Gate Hotel, is a 5-star with a 9.0 score at €215.66. Shipquay sits in the middle on price but has the highest guest score of the three.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The breakfast options are Continental, Full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible properties in Derry Londonderry. Our Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price; it is not about finding the cheapest room. A joint top score of 9.1, nearly 1,000 reviews and a 9.8 location score earned it the place, even at a price above the median.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Since room size is the main complaint, compare room types and their stated sizes before booking. Check the cancellation terms and confirm parking if you are bringing a car.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Shipquay Boutique Hotel inside the city walls?
It is listed in the Walled City area at 17 Shipquay Street, and guests rate the location 9.8 out of 10.
Are the rooms at Shipquay Boutique Hotel small?
Some are. Guests describe a mix of spacious rooms and small or compact ones, so check the room type before you book.
Does the hotel offer a vegan or gluten-free breakfast?
The listed breakfast options include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices, plus Continental and Full English/Irish. Check whether breakfast is in your rate.
Does Shipquay Boutique Hotel have parking?
Parking is not listed in our data. Contact the hotel to ask about nearby options and costs.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €152.88 a night. Check today's price for your dates.