Conference 2025: travel and accommodation

Conference 2025: Travel and accommodation

Travel information  

There are a range of public transport services to Derry~Londonderry and we encourage our delegates to use lower carbon options wherever possible.  

For those attending field visits, transport will be provided from the Ebrington Hotel, where you will be able to collect a packed lunch before leaving. The exception to this is the visit to Altikeeragh Bog, where you will need to make your way to and from Castle Rock train station. Make sure you collect a packed lunch first! 

By ferry 

By bus or rail

The conference venue is just ½ mile, or a 10-15 minute walk from the North West Transport Hub.  

By air

Accommodation 

Accommodation and breakfast are not provided as part of our conference ticket options, but the 4-star Ebrington Hotel has reserved a limited number of rooms for our delegates at a bed and breakfast rate of £160 per night, subject to availability. To book, call 02871 220700 and quote the discount code IUCN25. Please note, accommodation at the Ebrington Hotel is now fully booked on the 30th September.  

Alternatively, the 4-star City Hotel is the city’s largest hotel with 158 bedrooms, fully equipped gym and swimming pool, restaurant and bar. The hotel is located in the city centre and a short 0.4miles / 9min walking distance to the conference venue, just across the iconic Peace Bridge. The City Hotel is delighted to offer a special delegate rate from £150 per night across all conference dates for attendees of the event. 

To book visit https://reservations.travelclick.com/17151?RatePlanId=10483741 or simply use the code IUCN25.  For any queries regarding bookings please contact the City Hotel team on: reservations@cityhotelderry.com / 02871 365800.

Derry offers a wide choice of additional accommodation for different budgets, including hotels, B&Bs, hostels and self-catering accommodation. More information can be found on the accommodation pages of the Visit Derry website.