Old Swan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Anfield Stadium
Watch one of the U.K.’s most beloved sports teams play at this 19th-century arena, which features 45,000 seats.
Royal Albert Dock
Home to one of the world’s first hydraulic cranes, this centuries-old dock is the historical and cultural centre of Liverpool. Come for restaurants, bars and museums.
Knowsley Safari Park
Visit the animals who call Knowsley Safari Park home during your trip to Liverpool. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Liverpool ONE
Shop, dine, play a round of golf or catch the latest movies in this enormous outdoor shopping and entertainment complex, right in the heart of Liverpool.
The Beatles Story Museum
Learn about Liverpool’s four most famous sons, the Beatles, at this permanent exhibition, complete with photos, memorabilia and funny anecdotes.
Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Catch a “Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey” from this ultra-modern terminal, then return to explore some of Liverpool’s best maritime, musical and artistic attractions.
Activities
Liverpool: The Beatles Story Ticket
Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour & Museum
Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour
Skip-the-Line in The National Museum of Popular Music Ticket
Our pick of the best Old Swan Hotel Deals
The Liner Hotel
We stay at this hotel every year between Christmas and new year. We like the location and free parking. The hotel is quite nice, and always reasonably priced for the dates we visit. This year we didn't particularly get a good nights sleep, there was a deep humming sound till 11.30pm which then stopped ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery
The staff were all amazing, couldn’t have been more helpful. The hotel is beautiful and in a great spot.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Helpful staff, very clean rooms, spacious rooms.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Resident Liverpool
Nice clean hotel. Excellent staff and service. Convenient city center location.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Maldron Hotel Liverpool City
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Haydock M6 Jct23 by IHG
Room was excellent and a nice personal touch. Reception desk was friendly and personable. Breakfast was disappointing Lack of food basically and was told it was busy. Buffet style but not replenished enough. To me this was down to a host not communicating with the restaurant and then the kitchen. ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Swan
Kensington
Though Kensington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Everyman Theatre and The Devonshire.
Edge Hill
If you're spending some time in Edge Hill, Crown Street Tower and Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Anfield
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Anfield. You might want to make time for a stop at Anfield Stadium or LFC Museum and Tour Centre.
Everton
Travellers enjoy Everton for its restaurants and museums. Consider checking out World of Glass while you're in the area.
Knowledge Quarter
While visiting Knowledge Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Everyman Theatre and Philharmonic Hall.
Georgian Quarter
Travellers come to Georgian Quarter for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Hope Street and Philharmonic Hall while you're in town.
