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Budget Belfast: Saving Money with a Bus Tour

Unlock discounts with your HOHO ticket. Explore free stops like Ulster Museum and City Hall. A budget guide to Belfast.

8/25/2025
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A bus passing urban scenery, representing affordable travel

The Hop-On Hop-Off ticket might seem like an initial expense, but it can actually save you money if you plan smart.

The "Show Your Ticket" Discounts

Keep your ticket safe! Many local businesses offer discounts if you flash your valid bus ticket.

  • Restaurants: Look for 10-20% off at select partners (check the brochure you get on the bus).
  • Attractions: Sometimes gives small discounts to entry fees like the Crumlin Road Gaol.

Free Stops

Fill your day with the free attractions on the route:

  1. Ulster Museum: Totally free.
  2. Botanic Gardens: Free.
  3. City Hall: Free tours.
  4. Peace Walls: Free to walk and view.
  5. St. George's Market: Free to enter (though the food smells will tempt your wallet).

Value Strategy

Buy a 48-hour ticket. It often costs only a tiny bit more than a 24-hour ticket. This sorts your transport for TWO full days, removing the need for taxis or Uber.

About the Author

Thrifty Traveler

Thrifty Traveler

This guide is written by locals who love Belfast. We want to help you look past the headlines and see the vibrant, historic, and welcoming city that Belfast is today.

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