Best cheap hotels in Liverpool 2023: Affordable city centre stays

Liverpool loves a big night out. From headline gigs at the Echo Arena to Premiership grudge matches at Anfield, the city knows how to host an event.

In fact, there are already several key events booked into the city’s calendar for 2023, with perhaps the most notable on being that it will play host to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of reigning champs, Ukraine.

But it’s not just the bustling nightlife that makes this city such a great place to visit. From the British Music Experiece to the many restaurants and shops at Royal Albert Dock, there’s plenty to learn, see and do here. Meanwhile for the kids, Liverpool is also home to the UK’s largest inflatable park – you’re welcome! Basically there’s never a dull moment.

With so much to experience it’s understandable you’d want to make the most of you time in the land of the Scousers. But to do that, you may be considering cutting costs elsewhere – like on your accommodation perhaps?

Affordable doesn’t have to mean small or dingy though, and in recent years the number of hotel rooms across Liverpool has grown massively to allow for the boom in tourism. And better still, many are stylish while still being good value for money – just make sure to pick your dates carefully and always book ahead where possible.

Neighbourhood: University district

This is a solid budget option, located in a former YMCA near Lime Street station. It offers 300 beds across 82 rooms and a range of communal facilities for those seeking value over vanity. There’s a no-frills mix of doubles and dorms, plus a lounge, kitchen and a suntrap garden for summer barbecues. The cafe bar, complete with a pool table, is the place for breakfasts and evening drinks with your fellow guests. But there are little extras: notably free coffee and water, plus queue-jumping access to the New Liverpool free walking tour of the city. Check out the list of themed evenings for group activities that won’t break the bank.