Old Swan Travel Guide
Liverpool
Popular places to visit
Royal Albert Dock
Liverpool’s fashionable waterfront precinct is home to some of the city’s best restaurants and bars, and many of the city’s best museums.
Anfield Stadium
Many locals consider the home of Liverpool’s soccer team sacred, and on a game day it is one of the most exciting places in the city.
Knowsley Safari Park
Visit the animals who call Knowsley Safari Park home during your trip to Liverpool. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
The Beatles Story Museum
Explore this dedicated museum to John, Paul, George and Ringo and learn the story of the Beatles.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Old Swan
Liverpool Gateway Inn
Basic accommodation on the outskirts of the city centre, but absolutely fine for what we needed as somewhere to base ourselves. Helpful staff and room facilities were fine, with in-room shower excellent. Shared bathroom worked better than might have been expected and, altogether, place was fine for ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Lovely room and testey
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Mill Hotel & Spa
Very good, enjoy every minute
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Liner Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
very good
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Maldron Hotel Liverpool City
Great hotel, 5 mins from Albert Docks, roughly 10-12 mins from the Liverpool Lime Street station. Spotlessly clean, helpful staff. Would definitely visit again.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 The Devonshire and Crown Street Tower.
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 Philharmonic Hall and Hope Street.
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.
