Downpatrick Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites during your trip to Downpatrick. You can also enjoy all there is to see and do including the golf courses and cafés.

Based on our travel expertise, Denvirs Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a snack bar/deli. St. John’s Point Lighthouse is a short 19-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your stay is Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall.

Downpatrick is home to 39 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Landmarks like St. John’s Point Lighthouse and Ballynoe Stone Circle in Downpatrick might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Downpatrick & County Down Railway, The Gallery, Minerstown, Tyrella Beach and Down Arts Centre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Downpatrick Racecourse and Tyrella Beach.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Downpatrick, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Downpatrick, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.