The leafy area spread around Queen’s University is home to a treasure trove of eclectic shops, boutiques, cafes, bars and art galleries.

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Queen’s Elms BT9

Elms BT9 is a chilled-out student community located just a ten-minute walk from the main campus, just off the leafy Malone Road. 

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Queen’s Elms BT1 and BT2

We’ve added two exciting new living spaces in the heart of Belfast – one in McClintock Street and other in College Avenue – both a 15-minute walk from the main campus.

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Tesco Express

This is located on University Road – super handy if you need to pick up some dinner on the way home from a lecture.

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Spar supermarket

The perfect place to grab some snacks for a study session, Spar on University Avenue is just five minutes from the main campus.

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Asian Supermarkets

There are Asian supermarket less than five minutes from campus, on the lower Ormeau Road, where you can purchase authentic ingredients. 

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Belfast Islamic Centre

All faiths are well represented in Belfast, and the Islamic Centre is five minutes from Queen’s main campus. 

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Queen’s PEC

Our Physical Education Centre (PEC) is just a short walk from Queen’s main campus and can be accessed through Botanic Gardens.

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Queen’s Film Theatre

Literally a hidden gem, the QFT is nestled behind the Georgian Façade of 20 University Square.

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Botanic Avenue

Belfast’s Shoreditch, Botanic Avenue is one of the most ethically-diverse, culturally rich parts of Northern Ireland.

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The MAC

The Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) is in St Anne’s Square, home to a piazza of cool restaurants in the shadow of St Anne’s Cathedral – less than two miles from campus.

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The Cathedral Quarter

A 30-minute walk from campus (or around £5 in an Uber), the cobbledstoned streets of the Cathedral Quarter are packed with buzzing beer gardens and trendy warehouse restaurants.

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The Grand Opera House

Just 15-minutes from campus, The Grand Opera House is a beacon of the Linen Quarter, with plenty of chic bars and renowned restaurants now occupying the city’s former linen mills.

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Victoria Square

This shopping haven right in the city centre is a 20-minute bus ride from campus and boasts a mix of designer and high-end stores, plus amazing places to eat.

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St George's Market

Just a 20-minute walk from campus, this award-winning market is a great spot for picking up local artisan produce and cool arty finds.

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Titanic Belfast

A 15-minute drive away from campus is Titanic Belfast - Find on Google maps

Divis Mountain

Just a 20-minute drive north from Queen’s main campus is Divis Mountain, which boasts the 3-mile Divis Summit Trail offering amazing city views.

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An Chultúrlann

The jewel in the crown of Belfast’s emerging Gaeltacht Quarter, this culture and arts centre is a base for exploring West Belfast’s famous political murals and peace wall.

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