Music, Nightlife and Affordable Hotels in Liverpool
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The city of Liverpool, England, is directly tied to the Beatles and, inevitably the band still is one of the city’s biggest tourist draws. Liverpool is a lively city, renowned for its music, nightlife and sports activity. It is also famous for being home to the Pier Head Waterfront, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Royal Liver Building is the iconic symbol of Liverpool’s waterfront. It is surrounded by other historically important buildings, including the Beatles Story, the St. George’s Hall, the St. Nicholas and Our Lady Church and Albert Dock.
Planning the budget: packages vs independent travel
When planning a vacation in Europe, it’s always a good idea to check which option is cheapest and matches your travel style: buying a European vacation package or booking the flight and hotel separately. Typically, the packages are good options for families and for those who like to have everything planned by others and not worry much when traveling. Also, packages come in handy if you want to save some money, particularly if you plan to travel on the spur of the moment.
If you prefer the independent way, make sure to look for flights to England and then decide whether it’s cheaper to fly directly into Liverpool or if it’s worth it to fly into London and then travel to Liverpool.
Liverpool is not an expensive city hotel-wise. Actually it’s got zero five-star hotels which means there are plenty of cheap hotels in Liverpool to choose from. And the downtown area is very easy to tackle on foot so if you are lucky to grab a room here, you’ve hit jackpot.
Things to do in Liverpool
Any time of the year Liverpool is home to various concerts and shows. But November is special as it’s the time when two major festivals take place in the city.
The Liverpool Design Festival is in full swing and ends on Nov 8. There are exhibitions in various venues in the city. Visitors can even buy art work directly from the artists. Liverpool Hope University presents a very interesting applied art exhibition and Michael Barooah’s photographic work presents striking range of images, concentrated on urban environments.
Liverpool music week started on Oct 29 and ends on Nov 16. The concerts are held at various venues and the artists playing include: Super Furry Animals (Nov 5), Seasick Steve (Nov 7), Kasabian (Nov 16) and Twisted Wheel (Nov 6).
Where to stay
It is a good idea to book the accommodation slightly in advance. Considering that the first half of the month is filled with important festivals, the cheap hotels and hostels will probably be quite full, but chances are you’ll still find available rooms.
YHA Liverpool is rated as a four star hostel in the UK. It is very easy to get from the airport to the hostel as it is located on the 500 bus route. The hostel is located near Albert Dock, just 10 min from the city center. Breakfast is included in the room price and there’s also wi-fi available. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the hostel and those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Room rates start at £50/night for a twin room (bathroom ensuite) and a bed in a 8-bed dorm starts at £20.
Hatters Hostel- Liverpool is located in the heart of the city and is the proud owner of an organic vegetables garden (complete with apple trees). Breakfast is included in the room price, there’s a free bike rental store and the wi-fi works everywhere (including on the roof). Room rates start around £50/night for a double room (bathroom ensuite, TV) and a bed in a 6-bed dorm starts at £17.
Everton Hostel is located close to the city center (10-15 min) and offers PCs with free internet in all shared dorms, game room and breakfast included in the room price. Room rates start around £35/night for a double room (bathroom ensuite) and £9/night for a bed in a 10-bed dorm.
Liverpool International Inn is located in the city center, between the two cathedrals. It offers a TV lounge and game room, kitchen, free wi-fi as well as free coffee and tea all day long. Room rates start at £69/night for a twin room (bathroom ensuite) and £16/night for a bed in a 8-bed (mixed) dorm.
Melwood Serviced Apartments is located 3 miles from the city center and offers a nice choice for those traveling in groups or for larger families. The 4-bed apartment costs £125/night.
