Title: Visit Downpatrick: Best of Downpatrick Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Downpatrick](https://expedia.ca/Downpatrick-Hotels.d182715.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Downpatrick](https://expedia.ca/Downpatrick-Vacation-Rentals.d182715.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Downpatrick Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Downpatrick.d182715.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downpatrick Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Downpatrick.d182715.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Downpatrick ## Travel Guide ![Aerial Panoramic view of summer sunny Downpatrick countryside ,Northern Irela](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182715/62bb217d-873e-43f8-b846-d24065fa2a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![panoramic aerial view of Spring morning lough money ,Downpatrick , Northern Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182715/dc309d20-b0e3-4005-8753-c33eac4fe50b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial Panoramic view of summer sunny Downpatrick countryside, Northern Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182715/169ef23e-28ab-46ce-8ee5-44caa1b11a2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![11/20/16](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086667/ddf10ebd-4091-40de-ae43-352e6cccb5b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Inch Abbey which includes a ruin and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086667/910fb1b2-7bf2-475c-bbeb-52624be84a0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downpatrick Things to do - Downpatrick Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Downpatrick ![Hamilton House Holiday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27400000/27395200/27395123/7261392b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hamilton House Holiday Apartments 2 Catherine Street Downpatrick Northern Ireland CA $138 CA $221 total Mar 25 - Mar 26 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa apartment in Downpatrick. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a computer station. Popular attractions Killyleagh Castle and Strangford ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) Great location and has everything you could need in a self catering apartment Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=27395123&PinnedHotelID=27395123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182715) ![The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2270000/2266500/2266443/766d7a33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast Great Victoria Street Belfast Northern Ireland CA $247 CA $297 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Belfast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews) A Very clean room, dining area spotless. As for staff Very friendly and excellent service. This is the hotel to be in when in Belfast. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=2266443&PinnedHotelID=2266443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182715) ![Maldron Hotel Belfast City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19690000/19684500/19684446/66afb247_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maldron Hotel Belfast City 20 Brunswick Street Belfast Northern Ireland CA $128 CA $153 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Belfast. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,467 reviews) Good clean hotel! 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(22 reviews) Great location and has everything you could need in a self catering apartment Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Downpatrick-Hotels-Hamilton-House-Holiday-Apartments.h27395123.Hotel-Information) ![Driftwood Loft](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70130000/70125300/70125233/006333fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Driftwood Loft 21b High Street Downpatrick Northern Ireland Stay at this apartment in Downpatrick. Enjoy free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Killyleagh Castle and Strangford and Lecale are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Downpatrick-Hotels-Driftwood-Loft.h70125233.Hotel-Information) ![Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23090000/23086800/23086746/f3831fc6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Inch Schoolhouse - Event Residence 78 BELFAST ROAD Downpatrick Northern Ireland Book a stay at this business-friendly villa in Downpatrick. 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Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Johns-Point-Lighthouse-Downpatrick.d6086681.Vacation-Attraction) #### Castle Ward Castle Ward is a building of two halves, the result of the ultimate marital compromise. Lord Bernard Ward wanted to live in a neoclassical mansion, but his wife Lady Anne was a big fan of Gothic architecture. So they built both. [](https://expedia.ca/Castle-Ward-Downpatrick.d6086675.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kilclief Castle After visiting Kilclief Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Downpatrick. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area. 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