Hotels in Echo Arena Liverpool

Echo Arena Liverpool Introduction

With the appearance of a UFO, landed on the banks of the Mersey River, the Echo Arena is one of the UK's premier entertainment venues. Situated in a prime location between the acclaimed museums of Albert Dock and the bustling quays of King's Dock, it occupies pride of place in Liverpool's waterside entertainment area. And why not? Everything from big-name comedy acts to international festivals, world-famous music artists to Christmas pantomimes star in its 11,000-capacity auditorium each year. Echo Arena Liverpool hotels are your ticket to staying within walking distance.

Hotels near Echo Arena Liverpool

There might not be the same kaleidoscope of hotel choices as in Liverpool's City Centre around the quays close to Echo Arena, but there's sure to be something that suits your style and budget. Some hotels are primed for families heading for the shows, offering adjoining suites and breakfast buffets as standard. Others channel more suave vibes, offering contemporary interiors with intimate warm wooden floors and designer kitchen spaces. If you're budget conscious, seek out your accommodation in February, October and November, outside of the panto rush at Christmas and more expensive summer time.

Where to stay near Echo Arena Liverpool

Just a couple of minutes' walk from the shimmering glass auditorium of Echo Arena you'll discover the row of modern hotels along Wapping Dock. Enjoying a quiet space on the city quays, they come with simple guestrooms that have contemporary styling, self-parking and free wireless internet as standard. Up on Albert Dock you can bag a room surrounded by Liverpudlian heritage – the Maritime Museum and the Beatles Story rub shoulders on the UNESCO waterfronts there. Then there's the Baltic Triangle, a more off-beat option that has both hostels and swish up-market chains like Hilton.

Things to see near Echo Arena Liverpool

If you're eager to see some more of enthralling Liverpool be sure to make for the twirling Wheel of Liverpool on Keel Wharf waterfront. It's adjacent to the Echo Arena, and offers Ferris wheel rides high above the metropolis for sweeping panoramas of the old industrial quays. And talking of industrial quays, Albert Dock is just a stroll from here. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its wrought-iron architecture and redbrick warehouses dating back to the 19th century. Don't miss the acclaimed Beatles Story exhibit where you can explore the lives, times, culture and music of the city's own Fab Four.

How to get to Echo Arena Liverpool

Bus connections from across the city of Liverpool and northern England take show goers to the Echo Arena via the station at Liverpool ONE shopping centre – it's just a 5-minute walk from there across the marina to the venue. The closest rail hubs are Liverpool Central or Liverpool James Street, which are both around 20 minutes on foot to the box offices. Driving in, Echo Arena is just 20 minutes from the motorway network. Follow the M53 from the south, or the M58 from the north. The route is clearly signposted to the Waterfront and visitors can make use of the 1,600-space multistorey parking on the King's Dock.