How to Find Cheap Hotels in Liverpool, England

Liverpool, England has a storied history as a center of art, culture and music. Not only is Liverpool the birthplace of the Beatles, but it is also a city with a voracious appetite for sports. Read on to learn more about booking cheap accommodations in this great city.

Things You'll Need

• A valid passport from your nation of origin
• A computer with Internet access in order to book reservations online

Instructions

Know Your Destination

1. Know that Liverpool is famous for its port, which was once the second busiest port in England.

2. Check out Chinatown. Liverpool is the home of Europe's oldest Chinatown district. It has been actively settled for well over a century.

3. Take the weather into account when planning your trip. Liverpool is known for being rainy from July to January. England at large suffers from some drizzly weather during the wintertime, so bear that in mind when booking travel.

Plan Your Transportation

1. Take the bus around Liverpool. Buses are prevalent throughout the city. Cheap tickets are available in Liverpool post offices.

2. Fly into Liverpool via the Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which has service to many cities in mainland Europe as well as regional destinations throughout England.

3. Take the train from London to get to Liverpool from cities in the United States or Canada. The train ride from London is cheap and only takes approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Find Accommodations

1. To book accommodations, contact Visit Liverpool at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Book accommodations in Liverpool in the winter months to save a bit of money for other activities. Nightly rates are cheap from January through March, typically about $50 to $100 less per night than at other times of year.

3. Consider a hotel near the Metropolitan Cathedral, one of the more popular tourist attractions in Liverpool. This structure draws more attention than any other in Liverpool because of its rather unique shape--a tall conical spire mounted by a crown.

4. Try to book accommodations in outlying areas like Birkinhead and Wirral. These cities have cheap accommodations available to help deal with the influx of tourists during peak seasons. Good rooms can be a steal at around $100 or so a night.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• You won't need to get a visa to visit Liverpool, as long as you're from Europe, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Australia. If you're traveling to England from another part of the world, check visa requirements before you leave.