Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, situated on Northern Ireland's eastern coast. It is the largest city in Northern Ireland and the province of Ulster, and the second-largest city on the island of Ireland (after Dublin). The population within the city limits is 276,459.This made it the fifteenth-largest city in the United Kingdom, but the eleventh-largest conurbation. The region welcomes thousands of travelers all year long, which is why they have developed a vast lodging infrastructure which includes accommodations such as Belfast vacation rentals, hotels, Belfast short term rentals and Bed & Breakfasts.
Belfast is the cultural and political center of Ulster, or Northern Ireland. The population exploded due to the linen, rope making, and shipping industries. The city also helps usher in Northern Ireland's Industrial Revolution and was considered one of Europe's leading ship building cities. Belfast has the world's largest dry dock, and the famous Titanic was constructed here. The elaborate stone heads upon the ledges of several historic buildings mark the amalgamation of Victorian and Edwardian schools. Also, several bridges, buildings, streets, and a university are named in honor of Queen Victoria. Belfast's rather tempestuous past and political tension is disconcerting. Visitors have a variety of lodging options to choose from including Belfast vacation home rentals, Belfast holiday rentals or Belfast vacation rentals.