If you are looking for a lively city with entertaining nightlife, culture, stunning scenery, beautiful shops and exceptionally friendly locals Dublin is the place for you. The down-to earth city is centred around the famous Temple Bar area to the south of the River bustling with some of Dublin’s 1000 pubs and a vast array of shops. You should stop for a glass of the local tipple, Guinness, in the famous O’Connell Street or Grafton Street, and take in the beautiful examples of Georgian architecture. Once visited, you will not forget a break to Dublin, the cosmopolitan capital of Ireland!

Located on Drury Street within a few minutes walk of Dublin's famed Grafton Street, and Temple Bar, Brooks' is designed for guests where ambience, décor and quality of service are important. This contemporary hotel enjoys superb facilities throughout and offers guests a haven of peace within a bustling capital city. Within the hotel you can enjoy the fitness suite, a sauna and for relaxing the luxurious residents lounge with French Oak panelling and library. Francesca’s innovative restaurant offers an excellent standard of Irish cuisine in a convivial setting and also Jasmine Bar – an upbeat and stylish meeting place for a cocktail or speciality coffee. All 98 rooms have air conditioning, internet access, tv, phone, piped music to the bathroom, safe, minibar, pillow menu, coffee making facilities and 24 hour reception.

The Temple Bar Hotel, a popular Dublin city centre hotel offering real value. The hotel is centrally located for tours of Dublin city centre and all major tourist attractions. The Hotel has 130 bedrooms in the Dublin's Cultural quarter. All bedrooms are ensuite, with TV, Phone, Trouser Press, Hairdryer, Tea/Coffee Facilities, Full Irish Breakfast included. Facilities:- Rendezvous Bar This is a traditional residents bar with access only from the lobby of the hotel. A convenient and comfortable venue for a pre or post dinner drinks. Buskers is a contemporary landmark among the many famous bars, pubs and clubs of Dublin. Bright and airy it has an exciting continental atmosphere. In the evening join in the amazing party with DJ's playing the coolest sounds.

Located in Fleet Street you are just a stroll away from Grafton Street, the main shopping thoroughfare and theatres. This chic boutique hotel has 106 bedrooms which have been designed to create an ultra stylish ambience with minimalist undertones. The hotel offers warm and impeccable service in a cosmopolitan ambience. The staff at The Morgan will provide guests with the most up to date recommendations for dining, theatre, clubbing and shopping all just a stroll away. Rooms:- The spacious beds in light beechwood are covered in crisp, white cotton bed linen, oversized pillows and natural throws. All rooms are equipped with TV, video, mini hifi, safe, bathrobes, tea/coffee facilities. The All Sports Café within the hotel serves a wide range of cuisine from a contemporary menu in a buzzing, cosmopolitan atmosphere.

The City of Dublin is a must for “serious” shoppers. The main area being Grafton Street, with the little lanes off it revealing many other interesting boutiques. There are some highly individual designer shops for the more discerning lady and the very stylish "Brown Thomas" department store is the Irish equivalent of " Harvey Nicks" and should not be missed ! Looking for gifts for the home and items of a "deli" nature then try "Avoca", a fascinating store just around the corner in Suffolk Street.

There is so much to do and see in this bustling city. An open top bus tour will allow you to get you your bearings and take you past much of the elegant Georgian architecture and along the banks of the River Liffey, pinpointing the atmospheric Temple Bar area. It will also stop at the Guinness factory where certain souvenirs can be purchased to reward the man at home (if there is one !).

Girlie Breaks will take the strain out of booking your flights for you, we will find the most competitive rate and tailor-make the entire break to meet your requirements. Transfer time from Dublin airport to the hotel is approx. 30 mins and can be arranged by taxi for you. All our hotels are centrally located but taxis are reasonably priced and easy to come by. Very useful if you are loaded down with shopping bags !

There is such a diverse selection of places to eat in Dublin that it is difficult to know where to start. If it is a traditional Irish pub you want to experience with the chirpy tones of an Irish jig, playing in the background, then head for "Fitzsimons" or "Oliver St. John Gogarty's". But if you prefer a more continental treat then head for "Salamanca" an authentic Tapas Bar. For a more sophisticated and European choice of menu you'll find it hard to beat "Fitzers" on Dawson Street or it's sister restaurant at 40 Temple Bar Square.

Apart from the obvious shopping therapy to be had here there are many other attractions to the City of Dublin. These include the sights of Dublin Castle, Trinity College and the Famous Guiness Factory and Hop Store. There are numerous galleries including the National Gallery of Ireland and the Museum of Modern Art along with Temple Bar's Gallery and Studios. Dublin also boasts some excellent music venues, 5 theatres and several museums.