If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Liverpool that puts you right in the heart of the action, let me tell you all about our recent stay at Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool Waterfront — and why it turned out to be the perfect choice for our big night out.
Why We Booked Staycity Waterfront
We booked this stay specifically because we were heading to see Paul Weller perform as part of On the Waterfront at Pier Head. Staycity Waterfront sits just around the corner from Liverpool’s waterfront, and honestly, the location could not have been more perfect — it was literally a 2 minute walk from our apartment to the concert. No taxis, no worrying about last trains, no long walks in heels after a night of dancing. We just strolled back to our apartment after the show, which made the whole evening feel so much more relaxed.
Even if you’re not going to a concert, this place is brilliantly located if you’re just after a sightseeing break in Liverpool — everything is within easy walking distance.
The Bid That Turned Into a Brilliant Upgrade
Here’s a little tip for anyone booking with Staycity — we’d originally booked a studio apartment, but a few days before our stay we got a text inviting us to bid for an upgrade to a one bed apartment. I put in the minimum bid of just £8, not expecting much, and got an email the day before we arrived to say our bid had been successful.
When we actually got there though, we were upgraded even further to a two bed apartment with two bathrooms, which was such a lovely surprise. The place was spotless too — an amazing bit of luck for £8.
Our Own Fully Fitted Kitchen
This was the real standout for me. Our apartment came with its own fully fitted kitchen, complete with a hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and all the cookware and utensils you’d need. We chose to make our own breakfast in the apartment each morning, which saved us money and gave us so much more flexibility around the concert timings — though there is a buffet breakfast available on site too if you’d rather not cook, and a fab little café just underneath the building for anyone fancying a coffee and something quick while out and about.
Facilities at a Glance
Staycity Waterfront is genuinely well equipped for both short breaks and longer stays.
Here’s what we had access to during our visit:
• Fully equipped kitchen in the apartment — hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and cookware included
• Two bathrooms, a brilliant perk of the upgrade for a group or family
• Pull out sofa, meaning the apartment could comfortably sleep up to 6 people — ideal for bigger groups or families
• Fully equipped gym, great for anyone wanting to keep up a workout routine while away
• Bar, perfect for a relaxed drink before or after a night out
• Little shop area (pantry) stocked with snacks, drinks and everyday essentials
• Breakfast available on site if you don’t want to cook in your apartment
• Fab little café located just underneath the building
• Staycafé, open 24/7 for coffee, snacks and pizzas
• Laundry room with self-service facilities
• Luggage storage if you need to check out early but aren’t heading home just yet
• 24 hour reception, so there’s always someone around
• Online check-in, meaning you can skip the queue and just collect your key on arrival
• High-speed WiFi throughout
• On-site parking, with secure access via Moor Street
Parking for Just £15
you’re driving up, the on-site parking is brilliant value at £15 for the day — especially compared to some of the extortionate car parks dotted around Liverpool city centre. It’s private and secure, accessed just off Moor Street right beside the Staycity entrance, so there’s real peace of mind having the car parked so close by, particularly with a concert night ahead.
The Location
Staycity Waterfront really does live up to its name. It’s tucked just around the corner from Liverpool’s waterfront, within easy walking distance of Liverpool ONE, the Cavern Quarter, Albert Dock and James Street station. For us, though, the real win was how close it put us to Pier Head for the Paul Weller gig — just a couple of minutes on foot, which made the whole evening effortless. And if sightseeing rather than gig-going is more your thing, you honestly couldn’t ask for a better base to explore the city from.
Final Thoughts
Between the surprise upgrade to a spotless two bed, two bathroom apartment with room for up to 6 thanks to the pull out sofa, our own fully fitted kitchen, the gym, bar and little shop area, the fab café underneath, and the brilliant £15 parking — Staycity Waterfront was an absolutely fabulous base for our Liverpool trip. If you’re planning a gig or event on the waterfront, or just want to sightsee, I can’t recommend this location highly enough — and it’s well worth keeping an eye out for those upgrade bid texts too. We’ll definitely be booking again.
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