Derry Halloween is just around the corner and plenty of scares and delights await in the Walled City.
The action all kicks off on Friday October 28 with the start of the Awakening the Walled City Trail which takes place throughout the City featuring captivating installations, music and performance.
Halloween night itself sees the return of Derry’s huge on street carnival parade making its comeback after a two year break due to the pandemic.
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With 100,000 expected to descend onto Derry for the weekend-long festival, hotels and accommodation will be in high demand.
Here are some of the best places to book your city centre stay this Derry Halloween
Holiday Inn Express
Situated on Derry's Strand Road, this new addition to the hotel scene in the Walled City is the perfect destination for those wanting to stay in the middle of the city centre without breaking the bank.
Just a short walk from Waterloo Place and the Guildhall Square, the hotel is ideal for those travelling with no car.
City Hotel
Beside the city's quay and peace bridge lies the city hotel. With its rooftop bar and central location, the city hotel is always popular with visitors to the city.
Those staying over Halloween weekend will be right on the Halloween carnival parade route in this hotel, with some possibly even being able to watch the fireworks from their rooms.
The Maldron
Inside Derry's walls sits the Maldron hotel. Between the bars of Waterloo street and the shopping centres of the city, it is hard to beat this location.
Staying within the Awakening of the Walled City festivities, visitors in the Maldron will be a stone's throw away from the visuals and electric atmosphere of Derry Halloween.
Da Vincis
Just a short walk along the River Foyle sits the popular Da Vinci's hotel. This is ideal for those visiting the city and looking to avail of the ample car parking and nearby amenities.
Premier Inn
Across the Foyle Bridge, the Premier Inn is the perfect spot for those travelling into Derry by car. Visitors wishing to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city centre but stay in a quieter area will be well-suited to this choice.
Motorhome Parking at Fort George
This year, due to the overwhelming amount of visitors expected to the city, Derry Halloween has established designated overnight parking for self- contained motorhomes.
Fort George will provide a secure site with easy pedestrianised access to festival activities.
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