The Homeliest Bed & Breakfasts to Book in Liverpool, UK

The all-suite accommodation at this modern docklands address offers an alternative to traditional bed and breakfasts in Liverpool, but shares many of the same qualities. There’s no full-scale restaurant, so breakfast is the only meal served, and the apartments have a cosy, residential feel. Each comes with its own kitchen for when you feel like cooking, but with the Royal Albert Dock and the Baltic Triangle close at hand, you might prefer to eat out every night.

There are just 10 bedrooms at this Grade II-listed property, converted from one of the Georgian Quarter’s many handsome town houses. Each room its own individual look, but all combine period and modern influences – here, swagged curtains and an ornate, bow-fronted chest of drawers; there, bold contemporary wallpaper and a digital TV. Breakfast brings a choice of continental or cooked, and you’re only 10 minutes away from the many restaurants and bars clustered on and around Hope Street.

North of the city centre, in the residential suburb of Waterloo, this 17-bedroom Victorian villa began as a simple guest house in Liverpool before being revamped. Now, in addition to spruced-up rooms, it has a licensed bar. Don’t leave without visiting nearby Crosby Beach, a long, dune-backed stretch of sand that’s home to Antony Gormley’s Another Place installation, made up of 100 cast-iron figures staring out to sea.

Expect a friendly welcome at this family-run guest house in Liverpool. All rooms are en-suite and tastefully decorated, with free off-road parking. The city centre is an 8km (5mi) drive away or a 16-minute train ride from nearby Waterloo station. Don’t feel like braving the hustle and bustle? A 15-minute stroll will get you to the seafront Crosby Coastal Park, beach and promenade.

Located in the suburb of Waterloo, this antique-filled B&B near Liverpool offers a coastal escape 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre. With Crosby Beach on your doorstep, Blundellsands Beach just 17 minutes by foot – or less on one of the B&B’s complimentary bicycles – and barbecues available in the garden, you may end up turning your city break into a seaside getaway.

Make this cheap bed and breakfast your home from home. Wake up to a delicious continental or English breakfast and curl up with a book and cup of tea in the homey lounge, which is open to guests in the afternoon. With Liverpool John Lennon Airport just a four-minute drive away, this is a convenient option if you’re flying in.

Surrounded by one acre (0.4ha) of beautifully manicured gardens, this 17th-century farmhouse is situated in Hale Village, just 30 minutes’ drive from Liverpool city centre, with fantastic transportation links to the airport. After digging into the continental breakfast provided in your room, explore the Tudor manor house of Speke Hall and Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, both 6.4km (4mi) away.

Located as close as you can possibly get to Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool FC, this family-run guest house in Liverpool is made for football fans. The licensed bar and outdoor patio offer the perfect place for post-match drinks, while in-room entertainment includes a flat-screen TV showing Sky Sports. When you’re not at a game, take a walk around the sprawling Stanley Park nearby.

You can’t miss this cheap bed and breakfast in Liverpool with its bright-red facade. Offering affordable comfort in the Kensington neighbourhood, it is close to Liverpool Olympia and Newsham Park, and under 3km (1.7mi) from Liverpool Empire Theatre. The free parking and delicious continental breakfast will help you stay on budget – for a small charge, you can also take advantage of the return airport shuttle.