Ballygowan Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Mount Stewart House and Gardens

Mount Stewart House and Gardens

This Neoclassical house is accompanied by eclectic gardens, inspired by all corners of the world.

Mount Stewart House and Gardens
Mount Stewart House and Gardens showing heritage architecture, a garden and a house

Mount Stewart

Step into a world of elegance and beauty at this 19th-century stately home, as renowned for its stunning grounds as for its opulent interiors.

Mount Stewart
Scrabo Tower

Scrabo Tower

Located on the North Down coast just west of the town of Newtownards, the looming Scrabo Tower is an imposing sentinel in the Northern Irish countryside. Built in 1857 as a memorial to the third Marquis of Londonderry, the turreted tower is constructed from dark stone and resides on a hill 540 feet above sea level. The tower itself is 125 feet high, affording visitors with unbeatable views over the countryside and coastline beyond.

Scrabo Tower
Scrabo Country Park

Scrabo Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Scrabo Country Park, a lovely green space in Newtownards. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Scrabo Country Park
Nendrum Monastic Site

Nendrum Monastic Site

Find out about the history of Newtownards with a stop at Nendrum Monastic Site. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Nendrum Monastic Site

Magherascouse Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Magherascouse Lough during your travels in Newtownards.

Magherascouse Lough

Activities

Titanic Belfast

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

NZ$62
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic
From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip
Black Taxi

Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

NZ$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast
Guided Day Tour: Giant's Causeway from Belfast

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

NZ$89
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach
Belfast City Highlights & Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin

Belfast City Highlights & Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin

NZ$109
per traveller
Belfast City Highlights & Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin
Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast

Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast

NZ$55
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast
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Our pick of the best Ballygowan Hotel Deals

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

5 out of 5
Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
The price is NZ$435 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$435
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"We were only in town for one night, but the Fitzwilliam Hotel provided a wonderful home base from which to move around Belfast and see the sights. The hotel was very comfortable and well appointed."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Leonardo Hotel Belfast

Leonardo Hotel Belfast

4 out of 5
Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
The price is NZ$205 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$205
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,387 reviews)
"Nice hotel, central. Staff very friendly. Room clean and comfortable. Bathroom door didn’t close properly and fan didn’t work. Breakfast nice but serving area a bit tired with drink dispensers needing replaced. Not enough serving tongs, which didn’t help for vegetarians."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
room2 Belfast Hometel

room2 Belfast Hometel

4 out of 5
32-36 Queen Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
The price is NZ$218 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$218
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (903 reviews)
"Overall we had a great time at the property. We loved the style of the rooms, the beds were comfy and it was quiet. There were a few issues which is why I didn't give it a 5 star: - We were emailed that we could check-in at 2pm. We got there at 2pm and rooms were not ready. We had to wait in the ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

room2 Belfast Hometel
Maldron Hotel Belfast City

Maldron Hotel Belfast City

4 out of 5
20 Brunswick Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
The price is NZ$230 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$230
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Belfast. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,350 reviews)
Great Hotel, Service and Rooms
"We had an excellent time.. Comfortable rooms. The front desk staff are great and very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG

3 out of 5
106 University Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$193 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$193
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Titanic Belfast and Belfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel and staff were fantastic. However, I had requested a low room via Expedia but the hotel never got the message. It would be helpful if you could check your communication links between the customer and the hotel. I thought I had filled in the request form correctly but the hotel said they ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG
Clayton Hotel Belfast City

Clayton Hotel Belfast City

4 out of 5
22-26 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland
The price is NZ$213 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$213
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"A"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Clayton Hotel Belfast City
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Other neighbourhoods around Ballygowan

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Moneyreagh

Moneyreagh is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newtownards area, you might plan a trip to Dundonald International Ice Bowl or Ravenhill Stadium.

Moneyreagh

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