Belfast is a city with a lot of unrest and it is recommended that single women should not walk on the streets alone at night.
Hostels in County Antrim 
Looking for the best hostels in County Antrim? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in County Antrim with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal County Antrim hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking County Antrim and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in County Antrim
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in County Antrim, across 6 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All County Antrim hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in County Antrim. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
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$12.75Our handwritten guide on Backpacking County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that make up Northern Ireland. It is located in the Province of Ulster. Most of Northern Ireland’s capital city, Belfast, is in this county. Known for its remarkable cliffs and rock formations, resort towns, cairns and castles, this county has a lot to offer visitors who make Antrim their destination.
Belfast is home to several popular attractions which includes the new Titanic exhibit. The original RMS Titanic was built in Belfast and people in Belfast love to joke that the ship was fine when it left their city. The Metropolitan Arts Gallery, the Black Taxi Tours, and the Zoo are other favorites in Antrim.
The Giant Causeway with its incredible rock formations and 40,000 columns, Carrick-a-Rede, the rope bridge that is adjacent, the Dunluce Castle, Lough Neagh, Ireland’s largest lake, and the Bushmill Distillery are sites to add to your list of things to do while you are here.
If you’ve come to Antrim to get your castle fix, you won’t be disappointed. Three castles in the region are still home to direct descendants of the original families who built them: These include Enniscoe House, Newbridge House and Farm and its deer park and adventure playground, and Bantry House. Crom and Dungiven Castles offer overnight accommodations to the public.
Film enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the Nine Glens which is where the Game of Thrones was filmed. History buffs will be interested in learning the myths and legends about St. Patrick. The walled cities in Derry, the nightlife in Portrush and the HMS Caroline are other sites not to be missed. Kids will appreciate the Coca Cola exhibit and the Ould Lammas Fair.
Sports lovers can enjoy world class golf, surfing, scuba diving, cycling, canoeing and angling when they visit Northern Ireland. There are 31 golf courses in the county that have been recognized for their superb efforts to provide an excellent golfing experience. The region has a golfing history that extends back to 1881 when Royal Belfast became the first golf club in Northern Ireland.
Depending on what you want to spend and where you want to stay, Antrim has luxury and boutique hotels, castle rooms, B&B’s, self-catering cottages, hostels, and camping and glamping accommodations throughout the region. Hostels may be found under the name backpackers. In this region hostels may also be listed simply as rooms for rent.
Handwritten by local expert for County Antrim hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for County Antrim - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in County Antrim
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in County Antrim?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in County Antrim here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in County Antrim safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.