Where to sleep and what to do in Liverpool
When you think of Liverpool, you think of the Beatles and football. But the city on the River Mersey, situated just five kilometres off the coast, is more than just that. It holds an important place in the history of the British Empire, which was further supported by the city being added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Today, we invite you to YHA Liverpool Central on Mathew Street where the Beatles started their career in The Cavern Club.
The new YHA Liverpool Central has large rooms and is perfect of large groups, including school groups, though anyone can stay. It offers low budget accommodation and you can also get rooms for special occasions. Due to the variety of colours and design styles from various centuries, it comes off as rather colourful and lively. This feature is particularly prominent in common areas. There’s a large living room in the hostel, with comfortable armchairs and sofas that just invite you to relax and enjoy after a long day of exploring the city. And there’s also something to satisfy your hunger and thirst. The hostel’s Strawberry Fields Café offers everything from warm and refreshing drinks to delicious food. There are also several breakfast and daily menu options.
Now that you don’t have to worry about where to stay and eat, it’s time to explore the city. There are so many places to discover that, frankly, we don’t even know where to start. Maybe it’s best if the first thing you do in the morning when the streets aren’t so busy is grab a drink at The Cavern Club that featured a performance by The Beatles as well as The Rolling Stones and Queen, and then pick your route on the map while imagining a great concert in the background. Concerts are still held in the club. A guided walking tour where you learn the story of The Beatles starts on the street in front of the club and then continues throughout the whole city. If you get tired of music, you can explore Liverpool’s industrial heritage, since the city was one of the world’s industrial capitals in the 19th century. The Victorian Royal Albert Dock is one such example of industrial heritage and it’s a complex of port buildings that were built of cast iron, brick, and stone. There’s a dock basin where ships from all over the British Empire sailed in and were unloaded. Today, the complex is home to many interesting museums, such as the International Slavery Museum. Besides the Royal Albert Dock complex, the cultural district on William Brown Street and the great Pier Head riverside are also part of the UNESCO’s World Heritage and they’re both full of famous buildings. Liverpool is also known for the stories of many emigrants who went to the better world, America, seeking better life; after all, this is also where Titanic set sail. These stories are part of the Maritime Museum. After visiting the museums, you deserve some rest, so hop on the red bus of Liverpool FC, one of the most famous football clubs. The bus will take you throughout the city all the way to the home of the Reds, the legendary Anfield Stadium and you’ll also learn more about the club’s history along the way. When you’re finished with your tour of the stadium, you can simply get lost in the labyrinth of countless streets and red houses. There are many more things you can discover in the European Capital of Culture, from the city’s oldest houses to Liverpool Cathedral, one of the largest churches in the world that was built in 20th century. Of course you can pick the whole package, which includes a city boat tour and climbing the Liverpool Cathedral tower.
After that, it’s time to head back to YHA Liverpool Central to share your new discoveries and, after all, to relax and get some rest.