Dublin City Summer Break

Make the most of summer in Dublin from Grand Canal Hotel, ideally placed for the city’s major live events, cultural highlights and coastal escapes. Within walking distance of the city centre and just a 2‑minute walk from Grand Canal Dock DART Station, with multiple bus routes nearby, we combine comfort with excellent connectivity—making it easy to enjoy concerts, theatre nights, shopping trips and seaside day outings without the hassle of long journeys.

Our Dublin City Summer Break is inclusive of:

Overnight accommodation in a Double or Twin room

Bottle of prosecco on arrival

Full Irish breakfast in the morning

Complimentary car-parking up until 5pm on the day of your departure

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Grafton Street

Vibrant and spirited, Grafton Street is Dublin’s most iconic shopping zone. Home to Brown Thomas, Rituals, Ted Baker, & Other Stories, Lululemon, The Disney Store and Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, you can easily spend an afternoon drifting from store to store.

Henry Street

Another lively shopping area, Henry Street is lined with many popular stores, cafés and market stalls. Here you'll find the Jervis and Ilac centres, JD Sports, Pull & Bear and the largest Penny's in the city.

Powerscourt Townhouse

Originally built in 1774 as the city residence of Viscount Powerscourt, this stunning building now houses one of Dublin’s most unique and attractive shopping centres.

There are three floors of stores, all arranged around and overlooking a central and covered courtyard which houses one of Dublin most popular cafés.

Temple Bar

Located in the heart of Dublin and perhaps the most iconic area of the city, Temple Bar is a must see during your stay.

Every Saturday, there's a market in the square, selling everything from local produce and goods to books and craftware.

Georges Arcade

George's Street Arcade was Ireland's first purpose-built shopping centre, and one of the oldest in Europe.

Less than a 5-minute walk from Grafton Street and Temple Bar, the enclosed Victorian market offers a unique collections of stores, stalls and cafés in which you could spend hours browsing. From old and rare books to stunning and one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery, you will be spoilt for choice.