City of Derry Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Derry is served by the City of Derry Airport, at Eglinton, about 20 minutes by taxi or bus from the city: there are no hotels right next to the runway, so the choice is entirely within Derry itself. Those who want the historic walls, the Guildhall and the murals prefer the centre inside the walls, on the west bank of the Foyle. Those arriving by train or looking for a modern base near the Peace Bridge choose the Waterside, on the east bank. Those who instead prefer the quiet of the countryside, among woods and trails a few minutes from the centre, find peaceful alternatives just outside the city.

Inside the walls, historic centre

City centre · Taxi in about 20 minutes from the terminal; Ulsterbus 234 from Foyle Street Bus Depot in 20-30 minutes.

Best for: Those who want the historic walls, the Guildhall and the murals within easy reach.

Pros

Historic walls and Guildhall a few minutes' walk away.
Restaurants and pubs in the centre open late.

Cons

The river has to be crossed to reach the Waterside station.
Limited parking in the streets inside the walls.

Recommended hotels in this area

Harding Haven: Independent house in the heart of the city, a seven-minute walk from the walls.

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Waterside, beyond the Peace Bridge

Neighbourhood · Taxi in about 20 minutes from the terminal; Ulsterbus 234 in 20-30 minutes.

Best for: Those arriving by train or looking for a modern base a few minutes from the Peace Bridge.

Pros

Waterside railway station a few steps away.
Pedestrian Peace Bridge towards the centre inside the walls.

Cons

Fewer evening venues than the centre inside the walls.
Some rooms overlook the railway.

Recommended hotels in this area

The Ebrington Hotel: In the former Ebrington Square barracks, a few minutes' walk from the Peace Bridge.
Iona Inn: A few steps from the Waterside station, with breakfast praised in reviews.

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