There are plenty of hotels in Liverpool but sometimes, that’s not quite what you’re looking for and that’s when our guide to local hostels comes in. Comfortable and very affordable, they range from quirky to pretty luxurious and always filled with friendly travellers. Check out our list to the city’s best stays at a fraction of the price of hotels.
YHA Liverpool Albert Dock has everything you need for a comfortable day and night in the city, at a pleasingly low cost.
Kabannas Liverpool offers a choice of comfortable rooms, from private doubles to shared options to suit all needs and group sizes.
A central option for travellers to the port city of Liverpool, PH Hostel offers a friendly, comfy place to stay.
A pleasant and affordable place to stay in Liverpool, International Inn is hidden away in a quiet street but still close to everything you need.
The friendly Embassie Backpackers hostel is located in a 200 year old, vintage mansion and was the first hostel in Liverpool.
Future Yard is the Wirral’s most exciting music venue providing a stage and opportunities for musicians and the local community.
Serving excellent Pan-Asian dishes and quirky cocktails, Chamber 36 is a stylish restaurant on the edge of Liverpool’s China Town.
Brass Monkey is a quirky bar with swings serving delicious drinks, tucked away down a quiet street in the centre of Liverpool.
A stylish 26-bed hotel in the heart of Liverpool with luxurious room décor, in a listed Georgian townhouse – perfect for a quieter stay.
The Botanical Gin Garden is a seasonal outdoor gin bar, open six months a year, serving a wide selection of delicious gin drinks.
Cafe Tabac is the longest running café bar in Liverpool, serving food and drinks to arty locals and curious newcomers.
Formerly a vintage chemist, McGuffie’s is a cosy cocktail bar located in a historic venue on Liverpool’s Castle Street.
Dead Air Records is a vinyl shop in Liverpool, offering a perfectly curated selection of records and a friendly space for music lovers.
The ultimate destination for seasoned plant lovers and beginners alike, Root sell a wide selection of gorgeous houseplants.
Resurrection is a long-established clothes shop, selling quirky items from both larger and niche brands to Liverpool’s fashion lovers.
When it comes to music venues, there's more to Liverpool than the Cavern Club. Lots more. Here are our top spots in the city.
From gourmet tapas to towering burgers – by way of sushi, Chinese and vegetarian food – we’ve done our best to lasso together an inventory of Liverpool’s best restaurants.
Liverpool has a bar on every corner - from classy cocktails to casual wine bars, check out our list of the best bars in town.
Sometimes you just want a pint in a nice pub - Liverpool has lots of those to choose from whether you're after a traditional vibe or a quirky brewery.
Too many pubs and bars to choose from? Let us help, with our picks of the best places for a drink in Liverpool.
Our round-up of the best places for tea, cake and afternoon delights in Liverpool.
Over the last couple of years, Liverpool – like the rest of the country – has been taken over by an army of artisan coffee shops. But how do you separate the wheat from the chaff (or bean from the berry)?
Enjoy your stay during the day without having to worry about your comfort at night with out top picks for family hotels in Liverpool
Manchester's restaurants are bending over backwards to create deals that take the sting out of eating out. Here are the best of the bunch for January.
Liverpool has seen something of a renaissance of the old-fashioned boozer - here's our guide to the city's best pubs.
Fancy a festive day trip? Explore our guide to Blackpool and build yourself an itinerary featuring attractions, galleries, restaurants and more.
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From contemporary dance to ballet classics, and cult rock ‘n’ roll musicals to new writing, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we head into the new year.
Warm, intimate storytelling is the thread connecting our new picks, which include a number of brilliant folk artists.
From genre-defying art film to vibrant embroidery and Surrealist sculpture, check out the best winter exhibitions to see right now.
Get creative, allow yourself to be curious and learn something new with this month's tours and activities guide.
Looking for the best winter meals the North has to offer? This month's guide to food and drink has the lot.
As we move into festive season, Manchester and the North is packed with fun events and activities for families, both indoors and outdoors.
It might be chilly out there, but we're shining our lantern light on some events that will warm the cockles.
