When in Dublin, you cannot afford to miss out on the opportunity to shop to your hearts content. Grafton Street is the most popular shopping area in the city and is famous amongst both locals and visitors alike. The street runs parallel to both the Trinity College and St. Stephens Green. It has been declared as an Architectural Conservation Zone in the recent times and this has certainly added to the urban character and the historic charm of the city. One of the citys most famous departmental stores Brown Thomas is located right here on the Grafton Street. Grafton Street is also home to one of the most famous jewellery lines in town, Weirs. Some of the other popular shopping districts in the city include the South Great Georges Street, Wicklow Street and Dawson Street. In order to make the most of your stay in the city and visit these shopping centres, it is necessary that you think of the accommodation options in advance. You can book a room at a
hotel in Dublin prior to your visit to the city, in order to avoid the last minute hassles.
Nassau Street runs parallel to the historic site of the Trinity College. There are a number of shops here which specialise in the sale of souvenirs, gifts and other local artefacts which are of great interest to the tourists. These include Belleek pottery, Irish craft items, Waterford Crystals and Aran sweaters.
Though you will find virtually every other shop selling clothes and accessories, if you are looking for shoes, then the best place to go shopping is Grafton Street and the neighbouring Wicklow Street.
The Powerscourt Centre located in close proximity to Grafton Street and this is where some of the most famous shopping centres are located. The market is located in one of the 18th century townhouses that have been restored beautifully. You will find everything that you are looking for right from clothes to designer jewellery and have a good time at the cafes and art galleries.
If you are a fashion enthusiast and wish to make room for clothes from one of the reputed Irish lines, then The Loft Market is the place to be. It is at times referred to as the Dublin fashion haven. If you are willing to explore further, then you can visit the Georges Street Arcade or the Market Arcade. This place is known for the unusual range of accessories, vintage clothing, club wear and interesting fabrics.
Henry Street is also well known for the department stores that it houses and Arnotts is one of them. It presents a great assortment of some of the best footwear and clothing stores in the city. OConnell Street located close by is home to the Clerys Department Store.
Most of the shopping centres are located in close proximity to the city centre. You can arrange for a stay at one of the central
hotels Dublin to make optimum use of your time and resources. The shopping arcades have everything right from boutiques to gift shops, libraries to restaurants and even chapels to ensure a complete experience for the visitor.
