The Flint 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.
The Flint Hotel is the one to book if you want a central Belfast base within walking distance of the train station and shops, with a strong score from a very large number of reviews, at about the city's median price. Skip it if you need cheap parking, because guests say parking costs can be high.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Short-break visitors, business travellers and anyone arriving by train will find it practical. Guests praise the central position and an efficient team that gives helpful local advice. Listed facilities are simple: a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Drivers should think about the extra cost of parking. Families should also check room types, since family rooms are not among the listed facilities.
Location and getting around
The address is 48 Howard Street. Guests say it is within walking distance of the train station, shops and city landmarks, and the location score is 9.7, the highest of our three Belfast picks.
By straight-line estimate, Windsor Park is 2 km, about 25 minutes on foot. Belfast Castle is 5.3 km, around 66 minutes, and Stormont Castle is 6.7 km, about 84 minutes. Both castles are far, so you will need public transport or a taxi. These walking times are estimates and have not been checked.
What guests say
The Flint scores 8.9 out of 10 from 4,091 reviews, which is a big enough base to trust. Staff come across as friendly and efficient, with accommodating service and good local tips. The central location is the other big plus.
The main complaint is cost. Guests find rates reasonable for what is offered, but parking and some nightly costs can be high.
Price and what you get against our other two picks
The reference price was €117.16 per night, about €234.32 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. That is almost exactly the sample median of €116.67.
ibis Belfast Queens Quarter, our Budget pick, was €71.58 per night with 8.5 and 3 stars, about 20 minutes on foot from the centre. Regency House, our Luxury pick, was €285.60 per night with 9.6 and 5 stars. The Flint costs around €45 a night more than the ibis and buys you a central address, 4 stars and a higher score. Regency House costs more than twice as much.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible hotels in Belfast. Our Best Value pick balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price, so it is not necessarily the cheapest. The Flint stood out for combining an 8.9 score, more than 4,000 reviews and a median price.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates. Breakfast is not confirmed in our data, so check whether your rate includes it. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, and a central street can be noisy at night, so ask if you sleep lightly.
If you are driving, ask about parking cost and location before you arrive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Flint Hotel in central Belfast?
Yes. Guests say it is within walking distance of the train station, shops and city landmarks, and they rate the location 9.7.
Does The Flint Hotel have parking?
Parking is not among the listed facilities, and guests say parking costs can be high. Ask the hotel about options and prices.
Is breakfast included at The Flint?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Check your rate before you book.
How far is Belfast Castle from The Flint?
About 5.3 km, roughly 66 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Plan on public transport or a taxi.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €117.16 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.