Ballygowan
Newtownards
Visit Ballygowan
Popular places to visit
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 House and Gardens
The historic house has some of the most interesting gardens in Northern Ireland and an extensive exhibition of ancient relics and artwork.
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.
Nendrum Monastic Site
Find out about the history of Newtownards when you take a trip to Nendrum Monastic Site. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Scrabo Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Scrabo Country Park, a lovely green space in Newtownards. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Magherascouse Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Magherascouse Lough during your travels in Newtownards.
Ballygowan Hotel Deals
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
"Such lovely staff … our executive king room was spacious, very comfortable,… bit more space for toiletries in the bathroom wouldn’t go amiss!!! I cannot fault the cleaning staff, omg, well done to you all. The coffee machine had a malfunction and it was fixed immediately. We had dinner in the restaurant ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/19
room2 Belfast Hometel
"The location of the hotel was excellent, and the help of the staff fantastic. It was quite warm when I was there and it was hard to get the room to be a decent temperature for sleeping."
Reviewed on 2026/6/16
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
"Good situation. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room, though very warm during the night. Good breakfast with lots of choice."
Reviewed on 2026/6/19
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
"Great location, friendly staff. Lovely reception/bar area"
Reviewed on 2026/6/16
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
"We had a wonderful stay at Maldron Hotel Belfast. The hotel was clean, tidy, and well maintained, with all the facilities in good working order. The breakfast was delicious, and the location was very convenient for getting around the city. A special thank you to Marcus at the front desk. He was incredibly ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/12
Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG
"The food was good-dinner and breakfast. The dinner menu was very limited but I enjoyed the hamburger. Breakfast was excellent. I’m really glad they had fenced, secure parking in the back because the neighborhood is not safe. The building across the street had broken windows in it. Our section was ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/18
Where to stay in Ballygowan
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.
