Where to stay in Liverpool before you cruise

If you don't live in Liverpool, we suggest booking a hotel room close to the terminal the night before your cruise to ensure your departure day runs smoothly. We've gathered the best hotels within easy access of the port, with something to suit every budget, so you can get your holiday off to a flying start.

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Bargain: Premier Inn at Albert Dock

This Grade I listed building sits next to the Beatles' Story on the Royal Albert Dock. There's a huge choice of bars and restaurants to choose from nearby for the night before your cruise and then just a five minute taxi ride to the terminal the next morning. This Premier Inn is a great choice for those with accessibility needs as well as having family rooms for those with children in tow.

The Premier Inn is houses within a nineteenth-century Grade I listed building

Mid-range: INNSiDE Liverpool

This modern hotel is run by the Spanish Melia brand who specialise in fun, charming spaces. Each room comes with great views of the city while the 360 Sky Bar, by Gini D’Acampo, has one of the best panoramas in the city. Sitting near the Town Hall and with just a four minute taxi ride to the cruise terminal, INNSiDE is well placed for you to explore the city and then embark on your holiday the next day.

The 360 Sky Bar serves "cicchetti" snacks alongside its wines and cocktails

Luxury: Municipal Hotel and Spa

This gorgeous hotel offers an intimate basement spa and a cocktail bar in the vast atrium while its Seaforth restaurant has a modern take on global cuisine to represents Liverpool’s global connections. Centrally located, the Municipal Hotel less than ten minutes by taxi to the terminal. Staying here is an experience you'll remember, long after you've boarded the ship.

Annie Brown, Hotel Manager states, "The iconic Municipal Buildings started out life as the home of Liverpool City Council and is now transformed into this amazing luxury hotel. Enjoy your time with us and reminisce in its tales whilst exploring all Liverpool has to offer."

The Municipal Hotel's atrium serves afternoon tea by day and cocktails by night

Extravagant: Pullman Liverpool

The Pullman is located directly on the waterfront with amazing views across the Mersey. It's sleek design stands out with its never-ending windows and bright yellow roof. It has all the small touches you'd expect from a high-end hotel, with its luxurious toiletries, fluffy slippers and rainfall showers, while its focus on technology means self check-in is easy. In the morning, it's a quick ten minute drive along the waterfront to the terminal to begin your cruise after a relaxing night's sleep.