Tucked down a side street at the top of Royal Avenue, and close to Central Library, this hostel is particularly well placed for the city centre and Cathedral Quarter. The front door has a combination lock (ie no curfew!) and, once inside, guests can enjoy power showers, kitchen and laundry facilities, bike storage and free WiFi. Single, double and multi-bed rooms are available. And when not partying with fellow tourists back at base, hotspot-hungry backpackers can book the usual array of city and Giant's Causeway tours. 

(Dorms £6.50, single £20, double £15pp).