Title: Visit Blessington: 2026 Travel Guide for Blessington, County Wicklow | Expedia.com

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# Blessington

## Travel Guide

![An amazing area of peace and tranquility. Blessington lakes, co Wicklow ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024021/c3840d8b-1fc7-4c6e-a72f-ec7296142189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![An amazing area of peace and tranquility. Blessington lakes, co Wicklow ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024021/c3840d8b-1fc7-4c6e-a72f-ec7296142189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Dog: "I keep an eye on you girls!"
In Ireland, sheep herding with border collies is very popular.
(In the fall the stalks are released between the ewes. Every ewe that is covered is marked with a colour.)  #Culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024021/25c457d7-e28d-4680-aaea-20500aad27b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

26 - 33 Arran Street East Dublin 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$118 nightly

$133 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,225 reviews)

Everything as you’d want it. Didn’t really enjoy the tea & coffee idea of going down the corridor to the galley. Breakfast was good but a bit pricey at 22 euros

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Stockhole Lane Clonshaugh Dublin

$130 nightly

$148 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,354 reviews)

Excelente

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

11 Bow Ln E Dublin 

$115 nightly

$131 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,811 reviews)

Clean room comforter bed great location excellent breakfast

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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Zanzibar Locke

34 ORMOND QUAY LOWER Dublin 

Stay at this aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,323 reviews)

Personnel super jovial, emplacement exceptionnel, chambre bien équipé

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Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle

8 Bride Street Dublin Dublin

Stay at this aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,075 reviews)

Great apartment. We had a studio and it was perfect for our needs. It was my friends birthday and the staff went above and beyond to treat her. We had a studio on the top floor with a fab view and a lovely card and sweets. The room was super clean and the bed was really comfy. The shower was nice ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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Broc House Suites

53 Nutley Lane Dublin 

Stay at this apartment in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Guinness Storehouse and Aviva Stadium are located ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (239 reviews)

Very good space. It turned out very handy for me, as I was on a business trip and had to comute to Dun Laoghaire. The apartment was very clean, organised and equipped with cutlery, cookware, etc.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

#### Russborough House

Russborough House sits near the Blessington Lakes in County Wicklow in the Republic of Ireland. Set in parkland and built in the 18th Century in the Italian Palladian style, the mansion is believed to be the longest house in Ireland, with a frontage spanning approximately 700 feet.

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#### Wicklow County Council

After visiting Wicklow County Council, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Blessington. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses. 

[](https://expedia.com/Wicklow-County-Council-Blessington.d888721172945244160.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Tramway Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Tramway Theatre on your trip to Blessington. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the golf courses. 

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#### Peter Finnegan Park

Explore the great outdoors at Peter Finnegan Park, a lovely green space in Blessington. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the golf courses. 

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#### Hunting Brook Gardens

Explore the lovely green spaces of Hunting Brook Gardens and enjoy the golf courses in Blessington. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours. 

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#### Upper Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Upper Lake during your travels in Blessington. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses. 

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### Things to do

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#### Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people)

$81

per adult

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#### Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

$81

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Merry Ploughboys Irish Night Dublin Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47314629/72da3787-bd0d-4813-a269-e9b090e6d46f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Merry Ploughboys Irish Night Dublin Admission Ticket

$40

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Picture 4 for Activity Afternoon Tea & Gin Masterclass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48088887/f9280650-6c03-4d64-afdf-48fcbf4333af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Afternoon Tea & Gin Masterclass

$77

per adult

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#### Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket

$100

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

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![Gin School, distill you own gin, cocktails, tastings, food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48024858/f34d335d-9089-4bcd-9435-64bddfbaba65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gin School, distill you own gin, cocktails, tastings, food

$142

per adult

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## Reviews of Blessington

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Quiet, but not much to do except golf and hike

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