As proud life members of Hostelling International (HI) for the best part of the last 16 years, my wife and I invariably explore first the prospect of staying in HI-affiliated hostels wherever in the world we venture. In the case of the UK, these of course would be the chain of 200+ hostels run by YHA England & Wales. So it was a matter of course really that we'd choose YHA Liverpool as our base for our 4-day return visit to Liverpool - my favourite English city, bar none - last spring.
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It was the day before the annual Aintree races and, although there were more than a dozen out-of-towners waiting to check in when we arrived, we really weren't made to wait very long before getting the key to our room (which I'll show you in a bit). The front desk (which is open 24/7) was efficient and supremely-friendly. I was happy to learn that it was the same James who'd taken our booking half a year earlier (and who'd given me some useful advice on procuring Anfield match tickets) who checked us in. Nice to meet you, he said, offering a handshake. He remembers!
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For those of you who prefer to self-cater, there's also a grocery less than a hundred yards up the street which carries a small assortment of essentials. Or if you're in the mood, Jamie's Italian is a mere 10-minute walk away on Paradise Street. As you can see, for the price, YHA Liverpool truly is hard to beat in terms of both location as well as convenience.
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YHA Liverpool offers a wide range of rooms of various configurations. Whilst many of these come in the form of dormitories with bunk beds catering for true budget nomads, couples and families will be glad to know that they also offer private rooms for 2 to 6 persons, all with en-suite facilities.
Oi Len and I were extremely lucky; we got a huge, light and airy family room to ourselves for the entire 4 nights. The beds were sufficiently comfortable and we just loved the room's bold and unique colour scheme. There's even a couch for us to lounge in - a definite novelty where hostels are concerned. Here are some pictures I took.
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Individual reading lamp for each bed |
Weekend rates are inclusive of a hearty Full English breakfast |
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The communal kitchen and dining hall |
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Fried lasagna with fries on the side; yum! |
Unless things like personalised concierge service or having chambermaids clean your room every day are important to you, YHA Liverpool ticks all the boxes for travellers looking for a home away from home. Remember this is a hostel, and the spirit of hostelling can only be understood after it is experienced. It's a community thing and, after having stayed in a good few hostels the world over for nearly 16 years, I can safely say YHA Liverpool ranks up there with the best.
Its location is excellent and facilities equally so. More importantly, the staff here are friendly and their level of service is absolutely top notch. Truth is, my wife and I could find no wrong with the place and we unreservedly recommend YHA Liverpool to anyone who wishes to visit the beautiful city of Liverpool on a budget. Trust us; you'll love it!
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Yours truly at YHA Liverpool (April 2015); I'll be back. |
To book your bed with YHA Liverpool (click here):
YHA Liverpool address:
25 Tabley Street, Liverpool L1 8EE, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 845 371 9527
I dedicate this blog post to James, the friendly staff from NZ at YHA Liverpool's front desk; top bloke. You - through your supreme friendliness, professionalism and occasional looniness - made our stay a most enjoyable and memorable one. Thank you and keep it up.... mate!
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