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Liverpool TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Most cities would be happy with one icon, but with The Beatles and its eponymous soccer team, Liverpool is blessed with two. While these attractions pull in huge numbers, the English port city is also a metropolis rich in art, culture, and entertainment – and the entire city's been polished from tip to toe for the 2008 European Capital of Culture celebrations.

Why Go

Because the city that inspired The Beatles still pulsates with creative energy.

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Liverpool Travel Deals

$131/nt+: 4-star Crowne Plaza Liverpool Expedia

$65/nt+: 3-star Britannia Adelphi Hotel Expedia

$123/nt+: 4-star Radisson SAS Hotel Liverpool Expedia

Liverpool Hotels

Liverpool’s hotels have come a long way since the days of the Victorian monoliths that served Cunard’s trans-Atlantic liners. Discerning business travelers and romantics choose from a variety of stylish boutique hotels, while decent budget chains serve the weekend party crowd. There’s even a Beatles-themed hotel! Prices are reasonable: top-tier properties can be had for $200-300 nightly, while budget rooms go for under $100 per night.

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Dolby Hotel
It may be uninspiring from the outside, but the Dolby ticks all the right budget boxes on the inside. Basic is the watchword,... family | great value

Hard Days Night Hotel
Can’t get enough of The Beatles? Lay your head at this swish themed-hotel, where 110 sumptuous rooms feature unique... history | expensive

Hope Street Hotel
In the thick of the Liverpudlian action, the cool exposed bricks, soft white color scheme and attentive service make the... luxury | smart splurge | boutique | expensive | great location

The Print Hotel
This former tea warehouse turned print factory was reborn in August 2008 as Liverpool’s newest boutique residence.... luxury | boutique | expensive

Parr Street
Funky 12-room Parr Street sits alongside the music studios of the same name. Although it’s popular with a younger,... boutique | trendy

Sir Thomas Street Hotel
In contrast to Liverpool’s modern boutique hotels, Sir Thomas’ 39 rooms exude period elegance and antique flair.... architecture | boutique

Dolby Hotel
It may be uninspiring from the outside, but the Dolby ticks all the right budget boxes on the inside. Basic is the watchword,... family | great value

Hard Days Night Hotel
Can’t get enough of The Beatles? Lay your head at this swish themed-hotel, where 110 sumptuous rooms feature unique... history | expensive

Hope Street Hotel
In the thick of the Liverpudlian action, the cool exposed bricks, soft white color scheme and attentive service make the... smart splurge | boutique | trendy | expensive | great location

The Print Hotel
This former tea warehouse turned print factory was reborn in August 2008 as Liverpool’s newest boutique residence.... boutique | trendy | expensive

Parr Street
Funky 12-room Parr Street sits alongside the music studios of the same name. Although it’s popular with a younger,... moderate | boutique

The Print Hotel
This former tea warehouse turned print factory was reborn in August 2008 as Liverpool’s newest boutique residence.... luxury | boutique | expensive

Parr Street
Funky 12-room Parr Street sits alongside the music studios of the same name. Although it’s popular with a younger,... boutique | trendy

Sir Thomas Street Hotel
In contrast to Liverpool’s modern boutique hotels, Sir Thomas’ 39 rooms exude period elegance and antique flair.... architecture | boutique

Liverpool Restaurants

Never a city renowned for haute cuisine, Liverpool has nonetheless made great strides in recent years. It’s still not a foodie destination per se, but contemporary restaurants serving the best in fresh local produce have done wonders for the town’s culinary reputation, and all budgets are well catered for.

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60 Hope Street
With a modern interior of wooden tables, fresh flowers and original artworks, the atmosphere at 60 Hope Street is as refined... smart splurge | global fusion

London Carriage Works
In the thick of the Liverpudlian action, the cool exposed bricks, soft white color scheme and attentive service make the... trendy | notable chef | modern

Hamiltons
With a pop-star owner (Natasha Hamilton of the band, Atomic Kitten) and shopping mall location, Hamiltons’s was never... family

The Lobster Pot
England is famous for fish and chips. The generations-established Lobster Pot is Liverpool’s best “chippy”... great value | seafood | comfort food

Sapporo Teppanyaki Village
Located in a converted warehouse, Sapporo’s sumptuous dining room earned its status as Liverpool’s premier... japanese

The Courtyard
An oasis of calm in the bustling City Centre, The Courtyard offers competent dishes like char-grilled fillet of beef. The airy... family | international