Hillsborough Travel Guide
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Arthurs
Great place to stay and Royal Hillsborough is a beautiful place to stay
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Drum Manor
We had a lovely stay at Drum Manor. Valerie was a great host, making sure we were comfortable in our room and then the next morning, providing a delicious breakfast. The rooms are in great condition and nicely decorated, including a freestanding rolltop bath! There are 360 degree views as Drum Manor ...
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Homestead Hillsborough Guest Rooms
Very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Oatlands Self Catering Cottages
We had a lovely stay. The property is very nice and well equipped. The only thing that irked us a little was that it was advertised online that there was a game console but when we arrived the controllers were missing. The owner informed us that they were probably stolen by previous visitors. It's ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2022

Drum manor studio
Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful views and great facilities. Thank you for having us!
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2023

The Ulsterville Residences
Clean, spacious, and amazing pillows! Has plenty of kitchen items including a kettle, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and the host’s communication was excellent too.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

Hillsborough Fort
You can learn about the history of Hillsborough with a stop at Hillsborough Fort. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Hillsborough Castle
Grand Hillsborough Castle is the official residence for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and is where members of the British Royal Family customarily reside when in the country. In 1920, this 18th century Georgian manor was sold by the sixth Marquess of Downshire to the British government (it is not actually a castle and the name Hillsborough derives from the Hill family that built it, and the surrounding village). Since then, it has played host to numerous British and foreign dignitaries, including former President George W Bush.
St Malachy's Parish Church
St Malachy's Parish Church is just one of the places to see in Hillsborough, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Activities

Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission and Transfer from Dublin

Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission Ticket

Giant's Causeway, best of Northern Ireland Including Titanic from Belfast

Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
- Grand Opera House
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Waterfront Hall
- Belfast Castle
- Royal County Down Golf Course
- Lisburn Road
- St. George's Market
- Ormeau Park
- Odyssey Complex
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Castlewellan Forest Park
- Newcastle Beach
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Colin Glen Forest Park
- Killyleagh Castle