Liverpool area guide
Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool is a world-renowned city, recognised for its musical heritage, sporting history and unique Scouse accent. With two cathedrals, iconic buildings, galleries, museums and more than a few references to The Beatles, Liverpool is the perfect destination for a weekend city break.
For a city centre location with 24-hour access and free parking, YHA Liverpool Albert Dock is an excellent budget accommodation choice. Ideally situated to stroll towards the city's main tourist attractions, this hostel offers mostly en-suite bedrooms. Its social areas are vast and bright, with plenty of nods to Liverpool's vibrant cultural past.
Top Liverpool attractions
Liverpool cathedrals
Liverpool’s aptly named Hope Street is bookended by two imposing cathedrals, the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral . Both are striking, imposing buildings, but in...
Liverpool Football Stadia
Liverpool’s passion for football is famous worldwide, and in Liverpool and Everton , the city can boast two of the English game’s most historically successful football teams. Much like the city’s two...
Liverpool galleries
Unbeknown to many, Liverpool has the highest number of galleries and museums of any UK city except for London. Two of the best are the Walker Art Gallery and the Tate Liverpool , which enjoy...
The Beatles
If there’s one thing you’re likely to know about Liverpool, it’s that the world’s most famous band hailed from the city. And it’s fair to say that Liverpudlians aren’t shy of shouting about it! Come...
Watersports in Liverpool
Liverpool Docks is a fantastic place to experience water activities and to see the World Heritage site from a different perspective. Liverpool Watersports Centre and Liverpool Wake Park, which both...
Best things to do in Liverpool
Alcotraz – Liverpool's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience
Alcotraz Cell Block Three-Six promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in Liverpool. Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a...
Anfield Stadium
Anfield Stadium is the home of Liverpool Football Club. Soak up the atmosphere on a tour of the legendary Anfield Stadium and Museum or, if you're visiting the city at a weekend, watch a match.
Another Place - Anthony Gormley
These amazing statues are a sight to behold. 100 cast iron replicas of the artist’s body, spread over a 3km stretch of beach.
Breakout Liverpool
Can you break out of Liverpool's live escape room game? You've got 60 minutes to escape a locked room by finding clues and solving puzzles with your team. Visit the Breakout website
Walking and Rambling in Liverpool
If you're planning on staying at YHA Liverpool Albert Dock, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can...
Watersports in Liverpool
Liverpool Docks is a fantastic place to experience water activities and to see the World Heritage site from a different perspective. Liverpool Watersports Centre and Liverpool Wake Park, which both...
Surrounding areas
Beyond Liverpool
While there's plenty to entertain you within the city itself, the area that surrounds Liverpool is also ideal for adventures. With its proximity to the coast, you can easily take a short trip to the likes of Formby, Crosby and Southport, all of which offer beautiful sandy beaches. Crosby beach is perhaps best known thanks to the Anthony Gormley ‘Iron Men’ sculptures which adorn the sand. Alternatively, Chester is less than an hour’s journey away, and its Roman features and Tudor-style buildings are well worth taking a look at.
Transport in Liverpool
By train
Liverpool's main train station is Liverpool Lime Street, which is a hub for trains from across the country, including London, Manchester and Birmingham. The city also has its own Merseyrail network, which allows visitors to access the wider area with ease.
By bus
Regular National Express coach services operate to and from Liverpool from across the UK, including services from London, Manchester and Leeds. The city also has a great bus service, with routes to all of the major landmarks and suburbs available from the city centre.
By plane
The city is served by Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the first airport in the UK to be named after an individual. There are regular bus services between the airport and the city centre.
By car
Liverpool is accessible by car via the M62, which links to both the M6 and M1 to give access from across the country. Free parking is available at YHA Liverpool Albert Dock too!
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Accommodation
YHA Liverpool Albert Dock makes an ideal base for a weekend away by the Mersey. In fact, it could hardly be better positioned, being just a short walk from the city centre and the Liverpool's well-known docks and museums. The hostel has a range of room types, along with a large social space and bar area plus free parking.
Dining out
Dine in at the hostel and you'll find plenty of choice to please your appetite! Alternatively, if you want to branch out into the city, Liverpool has a growing range of restaurants to satisfy your needs. Bold Street is the home of casual dining in Liverpool, with cuisine from all over the world. Our favourites include Mowgli Street Food, Bakchich Lebanese and The Italian Club, which all offer great value, high-quality food.
Nightlife
As darkness falls Liverpool comes to life. The city is renowned for its nightlife and it's not hard to see why. Come for a Friday or Saturday night and the streets are sure to be bustling with people having a great time in the city's numerous nightspots, particularly in the Baltic Triangle and Concert Square areas of the city where many of the venues are concentrated.
Music scene
Liverpool's nightlife venues are well complemented by its varied music scene. Its most famous venues are those found in the Cavern Quarter and Mathew Street, with Eric's and the Cavern still playing host to live music. Elsewhere, small venues like Arts Club and the Jacaranda host gigs with flourishing artists, while the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is a stunning venue for a range of musical productions.
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