Booking.com has just named County Down one of the most welcoming places in the UK

Northern Ireland's County Down has won an award for its hospitality and tourist appeal. A unique place in Northern Ireland, appreciated as much for its cities as for its breathtaking scenery!

Gwen Rouviere
by Gwen Le Cointre
5 July 2023, 03:42
Booking.com has just named County Down one of the most welcoming places in the UK
Slieve Donard vu de la Murlough Beach dans le comté de Down - © Terry R1/Wirestock Creators

It’s official: according to Booking.com, County Down in Northern Ireland is one of the most welcoming places to stay in the UK! In a just-published study, the famous hotel booking specialist has revealed the 20 friendliest cities in the UK… And surprise, Newcastle and Newry rank 2nd and 3rd in the top! These two towns in County Down are known for their hospitality, and are a real draw for the region!

County Down, a hospitable region of Northern Ireland

A unique sense of welcome, based on conviviality and human contact!

County Down is on a roll at the moment! At the 2023 Traveler Review Awards, Booking revealed that County Down was one of the most attractive tourist locations in the UK!

A conclusion drawn from a study based on a panel of over 240 million verified customer reviews on Booking.com. The vast majority are unanimous: Northern Ireland’s County Down is a great place to visit.

Its landscapes, attractions and activities, coupled with its range of accommodation, make it an ideal destination for a vacation in the UK! The local people also have a unique sense of hospitality: warmth, conviviality, sharing and good humor are all part of their human values!

The region also boasts a wide range of accommodation options: Bed and Breakfast, hotels, youth hostels, camping… There’s a suitable accommodation for every budget!

If you ever feel like checking out the quality of hospitality in Newcastle and Newry, don’t hesitate to take a look at Booking.com: you could well find your future destination for an absolutely unforgettable stay in Northern Ireland!

Booking.com’s top 20 most welcoming cities in the UK

Rank City Region
1 Kirkwall
2 Newcastle County Down
3 Newry County Down
4 Enniskillen County Fermanagh
5 Pitlochry Perthshire
6 Ballycastle County Antrim
7 Glastonbury Somerset
8 Stamford Lincolnshire
9 Frome Somerset
10 Douglas
11 Cleethorpes Lincolnshire
12 Glencoe high plateaus
13 Newbury Berkshire
14 A portrait high plateaus
15 Dunfermline Fifre
16 Bushmills County Antrim
17 Ironbridge Shropshire
18 Bourton on the water Gloucestershire
19 Fort William high plateaus
20 Stirling Central Scotland

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