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Meet the Europa’s General Manager, Andy McNeil
Some places absorb the very culture, history and identity of the people they serve and the place they represent. The Europa Hotel Belfast is one such place. The city’s oldest hotel fizzes with energy, vibrancy, and love of life. Litera...
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The Ultimate Titanic Experience in Belfast.
Now that the Titanic Belfast Museum is finally open, it’s time to organise a family day out for the ultimate Titanic experience! Here at Europa Hotel, we have gathered all of the information you need for the newly refurbished museum, a...
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The most Instagrammable spot in Belfast!
We’re delighted to see the lovely ladies taking part in this year’s Miss Northern Ireland contests enjoying Europa’s 50 years interactive exhibition, which showcases key moments that have occurred during the last 50 years! With the...
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Shop Local in Belfast
The Festive season is fast approaching and there is never a better time to support your local community than by shopping local. We encourage you to show the love this Christmas with those closest to you by shopping in the businesses...
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New Installation celebrates 50 years of the Europa as the heart of Belfast
Northern Ireland’s most famous hotel, the Europa, has unveiled a permanent lobby installation to celebrate its 50th birthday. The floor to ceiling display tells the story of Belfast, the fascinating history of the world-famous hot...
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Belfast Celebrates 50 Years Of The Iconic Europa Hotel
Hastings Hotels is celebrating the 50th birthday of the jewel in its crown, the Europa Hotel. The world-famous hotel was built on the site of the former Great Northern Railway Station and was opened in 1971 by Grand Metropolitan Hotels....
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Classic Rooms for Classy People
Sometimes less is more and that’s exactly what you get in our brand new Classic Rooms! Classic bedrooms at the Europa Hotel are perfect for a one night city hotel break in Belfast. These modern refurbished rooms offer a n...
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Gift an Experience to Remember
As the season for giving approaches, Hastings Hotels promises to take the strain out of your shopping with our versatile Gift Card which boasts no expiry date! Redeemable at any one of the seven Hastings Hotels, at o...
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The Europa Hotel invites guests to check-in to new guest bedrooms!
The Europa Hotel has completed the first phase of an extensive renovation programme of its guest bedrooms. The programme, which will be completed by March 2022, will see the 100 front-facing Superior bedrooms, 80 Classic bedrooms an...
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If you haven’t done these 7 things have you even been to Belfast?
Belfast is the ideal City Centre destination for a staycation and with lots of things to see and do it can be hard to squeeze them all into to one trip! These are our Top 7 things you must do during your stay to experience the...
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Watch Now, Travel to Northern Ireland Later – Top 8 Irish TV recommendations
It’s no wonder so many famous films and TV programmes are written about Ireland. Whether they capture its rich history, magical landscape or undeniable sense of community, there’s plenty to talk about. Throughout lockdown we’ve had...
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A Coffee with Kyle Greer, Executive Head Chef at Europa Hotel
WHEN DID YOU FIRST GET INTO COOKING, AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU? I worked part-time in a hotel in Antrim while at school. I loved my job and found myself wanting to learn more and more. At the weekends when I was on breakfast, I would try to...
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10 Facts about Belfast City
1. C.S Lewis was born in Belfast, and the nearby countryside helped inspire The Chronicles of Narnia. 2. Belfast’s Albert Clock tower is sinking – it leans by four feet. 3. Singer-songwriter Van Morrison was born here. 4. The famous...
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