Book Now Stay at the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast City Centre and visit Botanic Gardens. Enjoy a moment of tranquillity when you visit Belfast with a visit to the beautiful Botanic Gardens, located just 5 minutes from the Grand Central Hotel. The Botanic Gardens are an important part of Belfast's Victorian heritage and a popular meeting place for residents and tourists alike and an important venue for concerts, festivals and other events. First established in 1828, the Botanic Gardens have been enjoyed as a public park by the people of Belfast since 1895. Originally known as the Belfast Botanic Garden, the site contained exotic tree species and impressive plant collections from the southern hemisphere, many of which can still be seen in the park. The Palm House contains a range of tropical plants, hanging baskets, seasonal displays and birds of paradise, and is one of the earliest examples of a Victorian period glasshouse made from curved iron and glass.In addition to the Palm House and Tropical Ravine, there is a children's playground, beautiful walks around the grounds and a bowling green. When visiting Belfast, make the Grand Central Hotel near Botanic Gardens your base - ideally located next to Belfast’s best tourist attractions. Grand Central Hotel, 9-15 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF. Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 1066 E:res@gch.hastingshotels.com Registered No: NI008164 Posts Page Crown Magazine Blog FAQ Sign up to Offers Contact Links Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Covid-19 Update By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Close