Belfast Welcome Centre's not somewhere I would normally visit as I tend to think it's just for tourists. But I needed a new Metro Travel Card and discovered they're available to purchase from here so popped in to buy one. Staff were helpful and located at desks toward the back of the Centre. I was able to get the card quickly and had time to browse. I was impressed at the range of Northern Ireland themed gifts available, especially as they weren't all stereotypical tacky souvenirs but were instead beautifully designed items by local Artists e.g. mugs, bags, stationary, cushions, whiskey marmalade, chocolates and ornaments. There are lots of traditional shamrock, Guinness and Game Of Thrones merchandise too, if that's what you're after. There's a wealth of information, leaflets and tickets for festivals, events, tours, restaurants, pubs, hotels, entertainment and transport. Belfast Welcome Centre also offer free Wi-Fi, a left luggage facility and a bureau de change. There are screens throughout showing films about Belfast's history and attractions plus some interactive touch screens. A brilliant resource for both locals and tourists. read more

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This should be your first port-of-call if you're new to Belfast, but it's very helpful even if you know the city well. As well as the biggest souvenir / gift shop I have ever seen, there's a bureau de change, internet access, an opportunity to buy tickets for the likes of the bus tours, and of course free information on Belfast and Northern Ireland in general. It is the best stocked, most helpful tourist information centre that I have come across, and is really invaluable for setting you up on your trip around the country. I even managed to pick up Belfast 'summer offers' leaflet which includes great offers such as 20% off a candy making demonstration at Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory, or 15% discount on Escarmouche Outdoor Laser Quest, as well as hints and tips on where to shop, stay and even park. An invaluable resource for locals and visitors alike...get yourself down to the Welcome Centre! read more

Belfast Welcome Centre - Public Services & Government Near Me - Belfast, BFS

This is quite an underrated service that Belfast has going on. It was a new discover of mine around this time last year. Would I be being melodramatic if I said it was like one of those life altering discoveries that change things forever, like just finding out that after 26 years on this earth that your parents aren't your real parents or something. Maybe not, but it still is a good discovery!!! Don't make the mistake in thinking that this service is solely engineered for tourists, its not. Its a fountain of knowledge for all the local buzz. Its interesting to go and have a walk through if you never have before. read more

Belfast Welcome Centre - Public Services & Government Near Me - Belfast, BFS

The Belfast Welcome Centre has been completely revamped - being a local I don't tend to use its services to much but it's become so inviting from the outside that I just had to pop in to see what I was missing. The old shabby exterior has been replaced by a huge glass front and to fit with the name it has become much more welcoming. This is the place to go if you're visiting Belfast and want to know what's happening in the city, there's a whole range of maps and leaflets available for all kinds of weird and wonderful activities. Although I would recommend checking out Yelp first! They've just celebrated their first Birthday so they have ironed out all the teething problems and should be ready to assist visitors. Anyway I'm really glad they've managed to give the Welcome Centre a facelift - there's nothing worse than an unwelcoming Welcome Centre! read more

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Thank goodness this place moved from its previous upstairs location, and the location is not the only thing that is new. Even as a local it is a visual goldmine, with so much information, interactive displays and extensive gift section to keep you occupied for ages. They also have great knowledge about upcoming events and the staff are really helpful regardless of whether your accent is South Belfast or South Carolina. If you are just visiting or a local on your lunch break, Visit Belfast deserves a visit. read more

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If your visiting for the first time this is the place e you need to go to first, there is so much information here on what is a sinks in the whole of Northern Ireland from local pubs to all day tours. You're not hassled when you walk through the door but if you want to speak to someone in person the staff are a wealth of knowledge. There's also a surprising amount of souvenirs to buy, although you can probably get them cheaper if you're willing to shop around read more

I've lived in Belfast all my life and you think you know a place... I really didn't. It had never really occured to me to pop in here, after all I'm not a tourist so what could the Centre offer me? Well boy was I wrong. I can hardly go a week without calling in here now. It's my, let's find out what's happening in Belfast, number one port of call. I honestly can't stipulate how great this place is. You'll find information on gigs, exhibitions, accommodation, visitor attractions, tours, events and transport. They stock the 'Whatabout' events guide which I read every issue. I've found out about some of the most interesting art exhibitions from here which I'd just never have known of. But enough about me, for the tourist there's a gift shop, a left luggage spot, Bureau de Change, Internet access, mobile charging facility, pay phones, toilets and exceptionally helpful staff who know exactly what they're talking about. If you're visiting Belfast, we welcome you, please make yourself at home and be sure to make this your first stop to open up the gems this city has to offer. read more

This tourist centre really is a credit to Belfast,and is useful to both visitors to Belfast and local natives who have taken their beloved city for granted and want to discover something new! The centre has a huge range of leaflets on all places in and around the city,And there really is something for everyone,from gigs and festivals to tours of all the local places of interest! As also mentioned in the other interviews the.quality of the gift shop is great,with lots of books and other memorabilia,with the shop being for me the best gift shop in the city centre! The centre also provides discounts on certain tours and trips,and I confess that I used the voucher to Aunt Sandras to make it cheaper,the future accountant in me couldn't miss a bargain! read more

I've been a tourist in many different places and I've seen tourist centres that are stuck on the side of a train platform and tourist centres that over look the beach (ok so it was only Bundoran but still its a tourist centre) Belfast's tourist centre is terriffic. The gift shop element which is essential is excellent but can be quite expensive. It has everything from books about the history of Belfast to little cards to send to all of your friends about the rain and thunder and stuff. However the part I was most pleased with was the number of leaflets and information this welcome centre has. Sometimes Belfast can be a let down but this is one of the few places where you would happily bring tourists. It is friendly, helpful, full of bits and pieces tourists would go mental for and it is in the heart of the city centre. Well done read more

This is the port of call for any tourists looking for information what to do in Belfast city. It is located in a prominent location near Belfast City Hall and if it was your first time visiting this great city, I think you'd be able to find it pretty easily. Take the escalators upstairs and you will find a desk with friendly tourist guides who will be only too happy to help you with your queries. There is also a foreign exchange desk, which I have taken advantage of before. They had good rate on the sterling to euro exchange. There's also loads of Irish tat, like pencils with leprechauns on top of them, sheep ornaments and things that wouldn't look out of place on the set of Darby O'Gill. Seriously it's only wide eyed Americans that are lured into that kind of crap, right? (No offense intended to any Americans fueling our tourist industry!!) Along the desk there is a plethora of tourist information booklets and what's on guides. If you want info on any sort of cultural events, music festivals, historical tours, bus tours, walking routes this is your one stop shop. Even as a person who has been living in Belfast for a while, I found the booklets here very informative. Lovely staff and a great place to start your exploration of this fair city. read more

As far as tourists office go, this is fairly standard. Has all of the information that you would expect to get and the staff are helpful when needed. The location is about as central as you would expect and if you arrive in Belfast, never having been here before, then they should be able to tell you all of the stuff that you will not read about in guide books and will point you in the direction of special events that are taking place. A good place to start and investing time here will help make the most of your visit to Belfast City. read more

The Belfast Welcome Centre is a great addition to Belfast in terms of pulling in tourists with a perfect location on Royal Avenue, within 10 minutes of the nearest rail and bus links. It has a small gift store upstairs which is absolutely convenient for visitors. What's more, it always has local cityseeing bus tours staff standing outside handing leaflets to tourists: which again, makes it even more convenient if you're visiting the city. read more

Pretty good tourist centre, great place to go if youve got visitors and are looking for ideas of places to take them. The staff are very helpful and friendly and they are very good at recomending places if your looking for a place to stay in or outside of belfast. Also lots of little nic nacs for the tourists to take home. read more

Belfast welcome centre gives a lot of information about the events and activities around.we can even book tour tickets in advance for Giant's causeway and other tourist attractions The shop in belfast welcome centre is a good place for tourists to buy some giftsescpecially if you are new to Belfast its a must visit placeu get lots and lots of information abt the place read more

I live in Belfast but I was astounded at the amount of attractions and sights close to me that I hadn't even heard about before never mind visited. This centre is full of leaflets, booklets and information about all sorts of trips, tours and sights. I have been inside here three times and all three times the staff were really helpful. They couldn't help me enough. I had a few problems with a date of a tour I had booked but they fixed the problem for me without hassle. Obviously, it's a great centre for tourists too who find to find out what is going on around the city. It sells plenty of gifts and souvenirs of Ireland. read more