Title: Visit Blessington: 2026 Travel Guide for Blessington, County Wicklow | Expedia.com [Hotels in Blessington](https://expedia.com/Blessington-Hotels.d6024021.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Blessington](https://expedia.com/Blessington-Vacation-Rentals.d6024021.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Blessington](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Blessington.d6024021.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Blessington](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Blessington.d6024021.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Blessington](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Blessington.d6024021.Car-Rental-Guide)[Blessington Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Blessington.d6024021.Destination-Travel-Guides) # 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) ![Russborough House, an 18th century palladian villa just outside Dublin - great spot for a day trip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024021/320e8d85-595f-433f-ae95-18fc2b3338d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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) ## Visit Blessington Things to do - Blessington Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Blessington ![Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2226300/2226273/e2455e3b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Stockhole Lane Clonshaugh Dublin $121 nightly $137 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,316 reviews) Convenient airport shuttle, modern clean room and great breakfast! 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Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=100717697&PinnedHotelID=100717697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6024021) ![Marlin Hotel Stephens Green](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35230000/35229400/35229333/3005e81d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marlin Hotel Stephens Green 11 Bow Ln E Dublin Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $105 nightly $120 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,768 reviews) I booked a ‘cosy’ room and assumed the room would be tiny! The room was a lovely size & had an enormous bed in it! The room and bathroom were spotless. Reception staff were so helpful - literally appeared from nowhere and were so accommodating. Would highly recommend this hotel and wouldn’t book ... 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Room was well stocked and pleasant. Set us up in a quiet room per request (thank you, Rachel, I think that's your name). Would stay again! Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Dublin-Hotels-Zanzibar-Locke.h51282532.Hotel-Information) ![Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29430000/29427100/29427010/b143bab5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (1,070 reviews) Yes ! Very clean ! Very nice and helpful staff !! Happy staying at this Staycity Dublin Hotel ( half hotel and half apartment ) Very satisfied staying even 3 nights! Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Dublin-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-Dublin-Castle.h29427010.Hotel-Information) ![Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2090000/2082100/2082006/1643f38c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street 42-76 St Augustine Street Dublin Dublin Stay at this aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,869 reviews) Great sized apartment and the staff were very accommodating Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Dublin-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-Saint-Augustine-Street.h2082006.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Blessington](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6024021&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Blessington hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6024021&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6024021&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6024021&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6024021&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6024021&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6024021&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Russborough-House-Blessington.d6089931.Vacation-Attraction) #### Blessington Reserve You can take time to visit Blessington Reserve during your travels to Blessington. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.com/Blessington-Reserve-Blessington.d888721069039767552.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tramway-Theatre-Blessington.d888721184039182336.Vacation-Attraction) #### National Botanic Gardens Explore the lovely green spaces of National Botanic Gardens and enjoy the golf courses in Blessington. Check out the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/National-Botanic-Gardens-Blessington.d553248621562624539.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Upper-Lake-Blessington.d888719044572942336.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Our 1st stop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1132512/6431b4ce-4ef7-49bc-8473-0f024dd995cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people) $81 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dublin-mountain-pub-tour-small-group-pub-crawl-max-15-people.a1132512.activity-details) ![Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tou](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1132510/2a20f30c-9bcc-4cde-baea-aebecd6606ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15) $81 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-dublin-mountain-pub-toursmall-group-pub-crawl-max-15.a1132510.activity-details) ![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 [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/merry-ploughboys-irish-night-dublin-admission-ticket.a47314629.activity-details) ![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 [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-tea-gin-masterclass.a48088887.activity-details) ![Taylors Three Rock ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/694162/d721969f-1104-4383-a180-298b13b58605.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket $100 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-irish-night-show-including-4-course-dinner-ticket.a694162.activity-details) ![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 $140 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/gin-school.a48024858.activity-details) [See all activities in Blessington](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Blessington.d6024021.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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