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Why to Visit Molly Malone in Dublin

November 10, 2009 by Matt Spock  
Filed under Travel

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.

Molly Malone is a famous statue located just opposite of Trinity College. There is a famous Molly Malone song that tells the legend of the fishmonger. Whether or not the song is based on an actual woman, legend has it that the beautiful young woman died from a fever. The statue was unveiled in’88 during the Dublin Millennium celebrations and some regard the song as an Irish anthem.

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 planning a visit to Dublin, you might be looking for one of the centrally located Dublin hotels. The Grafton Capital Hotels is ideal for tourists interested in seeing many of Dublin’s finest attractions. In addition to its great location, the Grafton Capital Hotel has spacious rooms which include all modern amenities.

The Hotel provides internet access in all public areas include the lobby. The contemporary designed rooms and comfortable beds in the Grafton Capital Hotel are just what’s required after a day of touring the city.

The O Callaghan Alexander Hotel is another popular choice of Dublin hotels for tourists to the area. This richly appointed hotel is within walking distance of many of the city’s prime attractions. Amenities include both wired and wireless broadband Internet, cable TV, coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, and ironing board. The hotel also offers 24 hour room service as well as 24 hour access to a state of the art gymnasium. Babysitting services are provided on request and there is also laundry service if needed.

The great thing about either of the mentioned Dublin hotels is that they are within walking distance of the main tourist attractions. Should you be interested in getting your photo taken with Molly Malone, seeing the Book of Kells, doing a spot of shopping or many visiting many other popular attractions, a central location is ideal.

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 Trinity College, Dublin hotels and Hotels in Dublin beside Temple Bar food market

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