· The Central Hotel

The Central Hotel is located on Exchequer Street just a short walk from the bustling Grafton Street so you won't have too far to take your shopping!

The hotel was built back in 1887 but was totally refurbished in 1998. During the years, its claim to fame has been the place where the first disco bar in Dublin was opened, and it was also the venue for the launch of the popular stout - Murphy's.

Today it features 70 guestrooms over 4 floors, a dining room, secure car parking and two bars, the Ross&Warpole Bar where you can enjoy live entertainment, and the Library Bar which is perfect for relaxing.

The Central Hotel really stands up to its name, as when you stay here you are central to top attractions like Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, Trinity College, O'Connell Street and Temple Bar. Of course, the hotel is just a stone's throw from Grafton Street and shopping centres like Powerscourt and St. Stephen's Green.

· O' Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel

The O'Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel is a traditional style hotel, situated at Merrion Square, not too far from Grafton Street. James Joyce frequented this hotel many times during his early writing career.

The hotel has 74 guestrooms, a stylish restaurant and a popular traditional Irish pub. Chargeable car parking is available nearby.

The O'Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel is just a short walk from Trinity College, the Financial District, Leinster House, The National Museum, The Natural History Museum, The National Gallery and Grafton Street.

· Grafton Capital Hotel

The Grafton Capital Hotel is situated on Lower Stephen's Street, just off St.Stephen's Green which lies at the top of Grafton Street.

This traditional style Georgian townhouse has a total of 75 guestrooms, which are elegantly decorated. When it comes to eating and drinking you won't have to go too far as the very popular restaurant, bar and nightclub 'Break for the Border' is adjoining the hotel.

The Grafton Capital has the ideal location if you're in Dublin for shopping as its just a short walk from Dublin's premier shopping street - Grafton Street. The hotel's also within walking distance of attractions like Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin Castle, The Mansion House, the National Museum of Ireland and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

· The Drury Court Hotel

The Drury Court Hotel is also located on Lower Stephen's Street, not far from St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street in the heart of the capital.

Stay in one of the hotel's 42 guestrooms which have all the facilities you would expect from a 3 star hotel. The hotel's Bia Bar is a nice laid back spot to enjoy a few drinks or some food from the bar menu.

Because of its close proximity to Grafton Street, it's the perfect accommodation if you're in Dublin for shopping. It's also a stone's throw from Powerscourt and St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre.

· Adams Trinity Hotel

The Adams Trinity Hotel has a fantastic city centre location on Dame's Street. This really is the hotel for you if you're here for the nightlife and a spot of shopping as the hotel is located between Temple Bar and Grafton Street.

This hotel is cosy and intimate with just 28 guestrooms. The hotel's Mercantile Restaurant serves food all day and Broker's Bar is the hotel's trendy bar while O'Brien's is an Irish traditional style bar. There's plenty entertainment in the form of live music in the bars at the weekends.

Because of the hotel's excellent city centre location you can get the most out of your stay and take is some sightseeing. Just a few steps from the hotel door can be found one of Dublin's top attractions - Trinity College. You'll also be within walking distance of other attractions like Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

· The Mercer Hotel

The Mercer Hotel has the perfect location for your shopping trip to Dublin as it's located on Lower Mercer Street just off St. Stephen's Green.

This traditional style hotel has 41 cosy guestrooms with an excellent range of inroom facilities like a CD player and Wi-Fi internet access. At the Mercer Hotel you can dine at Cusack's Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, early bird, or evening meals.

The hotel is really close to St.Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, Grafton Street, Temple Bar, the Gaiety Theatre and Trinity College.

These 3 star Dublin hotels are the ideal option if you're in the capital for some shopping and there also well placed for sightseeing and nightlife, so you can really get the most out of your stay in Dublin.