The best Christmas Shopping in Dublin
Dublin is an amazing city for last minute Christmas shopping, stocking stuffers and gifting experiences. We have created the ultimate guide to Christmas Shopping in Dublin City Centre to navigate the best way to shop in the city!
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There are so many small, Irish boutiques if you are looking for unique gifts in Dublin, or looking for gifts that no one else will ever buy! We would bring you to many small Irish boutiques and bigger retailers to get the perfect gifts. Many peoples favourite shops include Kilkenny Design and Avoca, two Irish retailers that highlight bespoke Irish gifting and craftsmanship. Both located just a few minutes walk from the iconic Grafton Street, they are a great place to start your search for last minute Christmas Shopping in Dublin! If you are planning a last minute shopping trip, there is no better place to stay than The Mercantile Hotel, just a short walk from Grafton Street.
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The Best Christmas Shopping in Dublin
The best shopping streets in Dublin are all centrally located, most notably Grafton Street, a short walk from The Mercantile and also an amazing place to get a hot chocolate and appreciate the city in Winter, with twinkling festive lights above your head and beautiful Christmas window displays.
Grafton Street is home to Brown Thomas, one of Irelands most iconic department stores, and is shopping hub during the Christmas season. With plenty of designers, companies and departments, there is something for everyone, and a perfect place to complete all of your Christmas Shopping in Dublin, or maybe even start your shopping!
From kids toys to mens fashion and makeup, you will find it all. Feeling peckish after all of your shopping in Dublin? Grafton Street has loads of restaurants for a mid-shop treat within walking distance of Grafton Street, such as Café en Seine on Dawson Street.
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Grafton Street is also located right beside St Stephans Green and St Stephans Green Shopping Centre, where there are plenty of small, independent stores for interesting gifts. If you are shopping for exclusively Irish gifts for Christmas, there are plenty of traditional Irish stores, with tweed hats and Aran Knit jumpers in this area too. The Sweater Shop on Nassau street is renowned for its stitching, and is a two minute walk from Grafton Street.
Powerscourt Centre is also an amazing destination for Christmas Shopping in Dublin. With boutique shops and big named brands, it is a hidden gem in the heart of Dublin, and just a short walk from Grafton Street and The Mercantile. Located beside Powerscourt is also George’s Street Arcade, where Christmas market stalls are full off unique, interesting gifts.
Temple Bar Market and it’s nearby streets have plenty of vintage stalls and shops, cool independent shops with unique designs and concepts, as well as being a short walk from Dame Street. The Christmas displays around the area are also amazing to see at night, with the festive lights creating a warm glow.
Christmas Markets
Planning on exploring after a long day? The Mercantile is a short walk away from some of Dublins best Christmas Markets.
The Christmas Spectacular at Smithfield Square – a winter special with an ice rink, ice museum and a perfect place for Christmas memories. Check it out after a day of Christmas Shopping in Dublin, and enjoy a peaceful walk home to The Mercantile!
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Dublin Loves Christmas in The RDS is a special seasonal day out with ice skating and rides!
If you are planning a last minute trip for Christmas Shopping in Dublin, we have plenty of deals at The Mercantile Hotel for an amazing stay!
