Ballygowan Travel Guide
Newtownards
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Popular places to visit

Mount Stewart House and Gardens
You can find out about the history of Newtownards with a visit to Mount Stewart House and Gardens. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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

Scrabo Tower
You can find out about the history of Newtownards with a visit to Scrabo Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Scrabo Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Scrabo Country Park, a lovely green space in Newtownards. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
The hotel and room were very nice. My only complaint was that some of the outlets in the room didn’t work. The WiFi was also spotty. On our last night our room door card swipe mechanism stopped working which was frustrating, but the hotel concierge was able to help us out. Hotel is very well maintained ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Moxy Belfast City
Great location near City Hall. Staff was great. It’s very close to several clubs, so expect some noise outside at night.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast City

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Hotel was clean and efficient. Breakfast was good - plenty to choose from. Their coffee was excellent!! Hotel bar could use more choices. We wanted a whiskey and all they had was cognac; we then asked for martinis and they said they don’t do cocktails. We left the property to find what we wanted. ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

room2 Belfast Hometel
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Reviewed on 9 May 2026

The Malone Hotel
The property is fine, close to the university on a residential street - safe area to walk around. Breakfast was good - restaurant was closed on Monday night so there was limited choice in the bar. I was in the annex. There were no restrictors on the window so I wouldn't leave it open at night. The ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
