The Docks Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Museum of Liverpool with a modern design, a bridge over water, and a cityscape in the background.
A historic building with a clock tower, a statue, and a canal in the foreground.
A modern interior with a large, colorful chandelier, brick walls, and a café in the background.
A waterfront cityscape with modern buildings, a historic tower, and a red ship docked at the pier.
The Museum of Liverpool with a modern design, featuring a prominent sloping roof and the date 15-4-1989 displayed on the facade.

Stay near popular The Docks attractions

A river with a boat docked at a pier, a large brick building with arches, and a red-brick structure with columns.

Royal Albert Dock

9.2/10 (4,620 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour & Museum

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour & Museum

NZ$60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour & Museum
Liverpool: Royal Liver Building 360 Degree Tower Tour

Liverpool: Royal Liver Building 360° Tower Tour

NZ$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Liverpool: Royal Liver Building 360° Tower Tour
Strawberry Fields Forever

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

NZ$50
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

NZ$53
per adult
Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour
Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool- Fully Guided

Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool- Fully Guided

NZ$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool- Fully Guided
Liverpool: Guided City Walking Tour

Liverpool: Guided City Walking Tour

NZ$32
per adult
Liverpool: Guided City Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best The Docks Hotel Deals

Pullman Liverpool

Pullman Liverpool

4 out of 5
Monarchs Quay Liverpool England
The price is NZ$180 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$180
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,055 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable and great view from my room! A bit of a hiccup at check out, they asked me to pay, even thought I had already paid. Slightly awkward back and forth requesting payment. I had to email them my payment receipt, show banking app, show the app I booked on, details of which card I paid ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Pullman Liverpool
Malmaison Liverpool

Malmaison Liverpool

4 out of 5
7 William Jessop Way Liverpool England
The price is NZ$172 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$172
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Malmaison Liverpool
Leonardo Hotel Liverpool

Leonardo Hotel Liverpool

4 out of 5
No. 31 Keel Wharf Liverpool England
The price is NZ$141 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$141
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"If your disabled avoid this hotel like the plague! It advertises that car parking is £19 for 24hrs, this is not the case once online check in is completed they send you a list of pay and display car parks, the £19 is for a car park which is a solid 10-15 minute walk away from the hotel and it only ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Leonardo Hotel Liverpool
Staybridge Suites Liverpool by IHG

Staybridge Suites Liverpool by IHG

4 out of 5
21 Keel Wharf Liverpool England
The price is NZ$175 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$175
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Would recommend a stay here. Seemed to suit couples as well as families. Walking distance to everything you need and look for"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Staybridge Suites Liverpool by IHG
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
2 St. Nicholas Place Liverpool England
The price is NZ$205 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$205
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"My friend and I had an absolutely wonderful stay here, and I would definitely go back. Leah was so lovely and friendly, and so were all the other staff. Fantastic location and great amenities. Thank you for a wonderful stay"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Albert Dock by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Albert Dock by IHG

3 out of 5
Britannia Pavilion Albert Dock Liverpool England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$148 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$148
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Very friendly staff throughout, good bar with very reasonable prices. The highlight was a great buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Albert Dock by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in The Docks

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A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern architecture and a clear sky.

Liverpool City Centre

Are you interested in fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views? A visit to Liverpool City Centre might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Liverpool ONE and Concert Square.

A park with a pathway, a grassy area, and a cityscape with buildings and wind turbines in the background.
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Everton

Travellers enjoy Everton for its restaurants and museums. Consider checking out World of Glass while you're in the area.

A large stone church with a tall clock tower and arched windows.
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Ropewalks

Ropewalks is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Concert Square and Liverpool ONE.

A large cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, featuring tall towers and detailed stonework.

Knowledge Quarter

While visiting Knowledge Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Philharmonic Hall and Hope Street.

A historic church with a tall tower and a smaller adjacent building.
Photo by Tomasz Rozowski
Open Photo by Tomasz Rozowski

Birkdale

While there might not be top attractions in Birkdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Birkdale Golf Club and Splash World.

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