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Visiting Molly Malone in Dublin Ireland

One of the great sites in Dublin is Molly Malone. If you plan on visiting Molly Malone, you may want to stay at one of the nearby Dublin hotels.

Since it was unveiled in 1988 to celebrate the cities first millennium, the Molly Malone statue has become a famous Dublin landmark. The song ‘In Dublin’s Fair City’ tells the mythical story of Molly Malone and has become the unofficial anthem of Dublin. It is not know if the story is true, according to the song Molly Malone was a fishmonger and died of a fever.

The Molly Malone Statue is just outside Trinity College, which you can also visit while in the area. Also nearby is Grafton Street, which is a famous pedestrian shopping street. These are just some of the many things to do and places to visit on your trip to Dublin.

If you would like to stay at one of the Dublin hotels in the area, you might consider staying at the Grafton Capital Hotel, located just a short distance from many of Dublin’s prime tourist attractions. Spacious rooms await you at the Grafton Capital Hotel with amenities including writing desk, TV, and telephone, as well as tea and coffee makers.

For those who would like Internet access, it is provided in the public areas of the hotel. Stylish and comfortable duvets and pillows are a staple of the Grafton Capital Hotel and guests can look forward to returning after a long day of exploring the city.

Another of the Dublin hotels you might also consider is the O Callaghan Alexander Hotel. This again is ideal for tourists looking for a central location for which to explore the city, as it is walking distance to many of the most popular attractions. The hotel offers babysitting services on request if you are travelling with children. The rooms include cable TV, coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, ironing board and both wired and broadband internet connection. Another of the main attractions of the O Callaghan Alexander Hotel is the modern gymnasium.

There are so many recommended tourist attractions in Dublin’s fair city, many of them within walking distance of one another. Once you’ve chosen your accommodation, then the challenge is deciding where to visit first and how many attractions you can fit in during your stay. However, the great thing about staying in a central location is that you are in an ideal location to visit most of the attractions by foot.

No matter which of the Dublin hotels you choose to stay in while you are visiting the exciting city of Dublin, you will be greeted with warm hospitality and a comfortable place to lay your head. Whether you like to step out into the nightlife or would rather return to your room for an evening of rest and relaxation, Dublin offers all that visitors seek.

Before booking a hotel in Dublin check out this great information on Dublin Hotels near Trinity College and Dublin Hotels Near Template Bar Food Market

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