Close – but not too close – to the heart of Belfast, this place allows guests to dip in and out of the action whenever they please. There’s a small patio for morning cups of tea and a fully-equipped kitchen for home-cooked dinners. Need to catch up on your emails? Set up shop at the dining room table. Free on-street parking is available here but if you fancy leaving the car at home, Melrose Street bus stop is only a five-minute walk away.

Home truths:
*Free on-street parking is available here *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace *You’ll check yourself in using a lockbox *This home is located less than a mile from Belfast City Hospital, so you may hear ambulance sirens – light sleepers should pack earplugs