Albert Dock / Waterfront. Right on the UNESCO-linked docks amid museums, bars and the Beatles Story. Photogenic and central to the sights. Ideal for first-timers. Good for: First-timers, sightseeing.
City Centre / Liverpool ONE. Around the huge Liverpool ONE shopping district and Bold Street, steps from restaurants, nightlife and stations. Everything on foot. Buzzing and convenient. Good for: Shoppers, nightlife.
Ropewalks / Baltic Triangle. Hip converted-warehouse territory of indie bars, breweries and boutique stays. Best for a young, creative crowd. A short walk to the centre. Good for: Nightlife, creatives.
Georgian Quarter (Hope Street). Elegant Georgian streets between the two cathedrals, home to fine dining and boutique townhouse hotels. Refined and quiet. A pretty, cultured base. Good for: Couples, foodies.
Sefton Park / Aigburth. Leafy suburban streets near the park and Lark Lane's cafes, quieter and better value. A more residential feel. Short bus or train to town. Good for: Budget, families.