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Where to stay in Liverpool
Liverpool is a city in England, United Kingdom, home to about 513,000 people. This guide covers 9 hotels in Liverpool, with about 873 rooms between them. Every one carries a published guest score, and the list below is ordered by it.
- Places to stay in this guide
- 9
- Best months
- June to September
- Nearest airport
- LPL12 km · Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Currency
- GBPpound sterling
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Language
- Cornish, English, Irish
About
About Liverpool
Liverpool is a port city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, near the Irish Sea, 178 miles (286 km) north-west of London.
Liverpool is a city with great cultural heritage and was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture 2008, with the famous Pier Head Waterfront being a UNESCO World Heritage site between 2004 and 2021. Liverpool is home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and is also renowned for nurturing the talents of a wide range of musicians and band such as The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Elvis Costello.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Liverpool
See
Liverpool is particularly famous for its architecture, to the point where English Heritage consider it England's finest Victorian city. Once dilapidated and dirty during the dark times of the 1980s, modern Liverpool presents its architecture with full civic pride. The harbour of Liverpool has played a very important role in the modern history of the city. The wharf area drained by the Mersey River gives to the city an air of antiquity, which is quite strange and interesting because of the contrast between modern and conventional buildings. The Pier Head was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO between 2004 and 2021, when it was controversially delisted due to modern development.
- Museum of Liverpool
- Royal Liver Building
- The Beatles Story
- Canada Boulevard
- British Music Experience
- Open Eye Gallery
- Albert Dock
- Merseyside Maritime Museum
- Wheel of Liverpool
- St George's Hall
- World Museum Liverpool
- Liverpool Central Library
Do
- The Bluecoat
- Liverpool Arena
- Mersey Ferries
- Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
- Music Room
- The Tung Auditorium
- Arts Club
- The Dome at Grand Central Hall
- Liverpool Empire Theatre
- Playhouse Theatre Liverpool
- Everyman Theatre Liverpool
- Unity Theatre
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Where to stay
The best-rated places to stay in Liverpool
Ordered by guest score as each operator publishes it, weighted by the number of reviews so a handful of perfect scores does not outrank thousands of very good ones. Scores are shown on their own scale.
| # | Place to stay | Rooms | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travelodge Liverpool Docks hotel | 63 | 4.4/5 686 reviews |
| 2 | Leonardo Hotel Liverpool hotel | 310 | 85/100 11,607 reviews |
| 3 | Travelodge Liverpool John Lennon Airport hotel | 58 | 4.3/5 1,308 reviews |
| 4 | Travelodge Liverpool Stoneycroft hotel | 83 | 4.4/5 444 reviews |
| 5 | Travelodge Liverpool Aigburth hotel | 71 | 4.3/5 456 reviews |
| 6 | Travelodge Liverpool Stonedale Park hotel | 66 | 4.2/5 872 reviews |
| 7 | Travelodge Liverpool Edge Lane hotel | 81 | 4.2/5 633 reviews |
| 8 | Travelodge Liverpool Central Exchange Street hotel | 82 | 4.1/5 2,126 reviews |
| 9 | Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand hotel | 59 | 4.0/5 1,957 reviews |
Schematic: the city centre in orange, each place to stay as a dot, distance rings in kilometres.
Where to stay
Which part of Liverpool to stay in
There are a number of hotels in the city, ranging from budget guesthouses and lodges to 4-star international properties. Liverpool has no 5-star hotels but two in grade I listed buildings (Premier Inn and Holiday Inn Express), three in grade II* listed buildings (30 James St, Titanic Hotel, and Marriott Aloft) and a further eight hotels in grade II listed buildings (Doubletree Hilton, Crowne Plaza Liverpool Airport, Hard Days Night Hotel, Racquet Club, the Richmond Aparthotel, Adagio Aparthotel, Britannia Adelphi, and Radisson Red).
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Where to stay
More hotels in Liverpool
48 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Adelphi Hotel | 1914 | 1.0 km |
| Hard Days Night Hotel | 2004 | 0.3 km |
| North Western Hotel | 0.9 km | |
| Thistle Atlantic Tower | 1972 | 0.2 km |
| Hope Street Hotel | 1.5 km | |
| Malmaison Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| Alexandra Hotel | 2.3 km | |
| Blackburne Arms Hotel | 1.8 km | |
| Borough Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| Campfield Hotel | 3.0 km | |
| Central Hotel | 0.8 km | |
| Childwall Abbey Hotel | 7.4 km | |
| Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre | 0.3 km | |
| Derby Lodge | 8.9 km | |
| Elephant Hotel And Restaurant | 9.0 km | |
| Grapes Hotel | 2.2 km | |
| Grosvenor Hotel | 3.1 km | |
| Hanover Hotel | 0.7 km | |
| Hilton Liverpool City Centre | 0.6 km | |
| Knotty Ash | 6.6 km | |
| Lamb Hotel | 5.1 km | |
| Midland Hotel, Liverpool | 0.8 km | |
| Olympia Hotel | 2.5 km | |
| Radisson Blu | 0.5 km | |
| Richmond Pub | 0.5 km | |
| Royal Hotel | 3.7 km | |
| Saddle Inn | 0.1 km | |
| The Liner Hotel | 1.0 km | |
| The Lister Hotel | 3.3 km | |
| 91 Edge Lane, Liverpool | 2.6 km | |
| Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre | 0.9 km | |
| Chavasse Apartments | 1.0 km | |
| City Studios - Rodney Street | 1.4 km | |
| Cocoon @ International Inn | 1.5 km | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool | 0.3 km | |
| Epic Apart Hotel - Seel Street | 0.8 km | |
| Epic Apart Hotel- Campbell Street | 0.7 km | |
| Liverpool City Centre by BridgeStreet | 0.6 km | |
| Lock & Key Hotel | 0.8 km | |
| OYO Arinza Apartments OYO Rooms | 2.7 km |
All 57 hotels in Liverpool, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Liverpool
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Liverpool are June to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C; October is the wettest, with about 87 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Liverpool: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Manchester Airport (MAN, 48 km) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 102 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Bus providers strongly encourage contactless payment, but will take exact fares at a pinch. Liverpool City Centre is walkable, but those with mobility impairments or who are feeling lazy may prefer buses, Merseyrail, or taxis (including Uber, Ola, and local Delta as well as well as plentiful black cabs). Buses run out from the centre regularly from Liverpool One Bus Station in Canning Place (mainly to the south) and Queen Square Bus Station in Roe and Hood St. (mainly north/east). Both bus stations have travel centres with staff who will assist with which bus to get and from where.
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LPL · Liverpool John Lennon Airport
MAN · Manchester Airport
LBA · Leeds Bradford Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Liverpool
Eat
There are various pubs serving food across the city centre and its suburbs, of course. The two main areas are the City Centre and Lark Lane about three miles from the city centre in Aigburth. There are various restaurants on Allerton Road (near Liverpool South Parkway) as well. Expect to spend £20 for a meal for two. Check with your hotel first if they allow food delivery. There is also quite a number of places to eat in Liverpool One.
Drink
Liverpool's nightlife is both famous and infamous, with Rough Guides placing a night out in the city at number three on their list of fifty things to do before you die. There's a huge selection of pubs, clubs and bars to suit a variety of music and atmospheric tastes. Friday and especially Saturday nights are the busiest nights, although a few bars are busy with students throughout the week. The areas around Mathew Street and Concert Square with nearby Wood Street are the main two nocturnal focal points. There is a good mix of locals and students. It is best to dress smart for the majority of bars and clubs (such as "Society" and "Garlands").
Stay safe
Liverpool is policed by Merseyside Police. If you need immediate assistance in an emergency, dial 999.
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Good to know
Accessibility, parking and families in Liverpool
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Questions
Liverpool: questions travellers ask
What are the best-rated hotels in Liverpool?
By published guest score: Travelodge Liverpool Docks (4.4 / 5 · 686 reviews · www.travelodge.co.uk (operator's own guest score)); Leonardo Hotel Liverpool (85 / 100 · 11,607 reviews · www.leonardo-hotels.com (operator's own guest score)); Travelodge Liverpool John Lennon Airport (4.3 / 5 · 1,308 reviews · www.travelodge.co.uk (operator's own guest score)).
When is the best time to visit Liverpool?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Liverpool are June to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C; October is the wettest, with about 87 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Liverpool?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Manchester Airport (MAN, 48 km) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 102 km) are also within reach.
Are there accessible hotels in Liverpool?
1 place in this guide list accessible rooms.
What currency is used in Liverpool?
pound sterling (GBP).
Nearby
Destinations near Liverpool
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.