Staycity Group, has announced plans to open its first property in Northern Ireland. The new Staycity Aparthotel will be located in central Belfast and is expected to open in 2026, following a £20 million investment and an agreement lease with Lotus Property.
Central location in Belfast
The aparthotel will be situated in Beaufort House, a nine-storey, 46,000 square-foot office building located on Wellington Place in Belfast’s city centre. Originally housing HMRC offices, the building will be transformed into a 98-room aparthotel, offering a mix of studio and one-bedroom apartments. The property will also feature amenities such as a gym, reception, bar, restaurant, and shop, catering to both business and leisure travelers.
“Between the completion of Belfast Grand Central Station bringing more commuters than ever before into the city and major tourism events, concerts and attractions, Belfast city centre is thriving and poses a huge opportunity for short-term accommodation offerings to be successful. “We are delighted to partner with such a well-known operator in Staycity Group. This is another in a series of good news stories for Belfast and is also an exciting time for Lotus Property, with ‘living’ a huge part of our future growth plans as a business. We are looking forward to completion in Q3 2026 to the benefit of the city and its visitors.” – Alastair Coulson , Managing Director at Lotus Property
Repurposing office space for contemporary accommodation
In 2024, Lotus Property received approval to convert the office building into an aparthotel. The apartments will be equipped with fully fitted kitchens, workspaces, and living areas, providing guests with flexibility for both short and extended stays.
“We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of this prime site in the heart of Belfast. The property will operate under our popular Staycity Aparthotels brand, featuring 98 studio and one-bedroom apartments that combine the convenience of hotel services with the flexibility of apartment living.” – Simon Walford, Staycity Group’s UK Development Director
“This is a significant deal for us as it marks our entry into another European capital city while strengthening our partnership with The Lotus Group, a key development partner with whom we are pursuing multiple UK projects.” -Andrew Fowler, Staycity Group’s Chief Development Officer
Staycity’s Expanding European Presence
Staycity Group, which was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Dublin, currently operates 6,000 rooms across 36 aparthotels in 17 European cities. The company continues to expand its presence across the continent, and the Belfast location marks its first move into Northern Ireland.
Set to open in 2026, the Staycity Aparthotel in Belfast is part of Staycity Group’s strategy to expand its portfolio in key European markets.
