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Boasting a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool is situated in the centre of Liverpool, 300 metres from Western Approaches Museum. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Liver Building.

Great location, very clean, comfortable and cozy. Friendly staff.

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9.1
Superb
6,837 reviews
Price from
RUB 9,667
per night

The award-winning COVE Paradise Street are located in the heart of the Liverpool ONE development which offers a variety of shops and restaurants. The 4-star apartments have modern interiors and Wi-Fi access.

Great location very kind staff

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9
Superb
2,322 reviews
Price from
RUB 7,824
per night

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Liverpool Central Station, Albert Dock and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 12 km from The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel.

loved it, great breakfast, gorgeous room, comfortable bed, amazing shower, I felt like we were living in luxury. It was in a brilliant location, not too far from train station and staff were really friendly

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9.3
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
RUB 10,586
per night

Situated in Liverpool in the Merseyside region, Poppy's Place - Manningham Road features a terrace. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Anfield Stadium.

Very homely and modern. Property was very clean and tidy.

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9.2
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
RUB 6,214
per night

Set in Liverpool, less than 1 km from Albert Dock, School Lane Hotel in Liverpool ONE features views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is 500 metres from Liverpool Central Station, and within 300 metres of the city centre.

very central location. Perfect for weekend break. The hotel itself is excellent, Friendly staff and facilities are great.

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9.2
Superb
853 reviews
Price from
RUB 8,055
per night

Lime Street Train Station is 3.9 km from the accommodation, while Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 15 km from Poppy's Pad - Winchester Road.

Plenty of rooms. Large bathroom.

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9.2
Superb
224 reviews
Price from
RUB 8,745
per night

Liverpool Central Station is 3.4 km from Brand New Modern Boutique Home, while Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.

Very clean and looked after, Kelly was really helpful and even had milk and all the regular supplies you need. We have booked again for this week. Working away ideal location.

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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
RUB 14,855
per night

Offering city views, City Centre Luxury 2 Bed Apartment Free Parking is an accommodation set in Liverpool, 1.1 km from Liverpool ONE and less than 1 km from Western Approaches Museum. This apartment features free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Royal Court Theatre.

Great city views, spacious and good communication with the host.

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9.4
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
RUB 8,802
per night

A recently renovated holiday home set in the Anfield district of Liverpool, Impressive, Spacious Anfield Home, LFC & EFC offers accommodation with with a garden, parking on-site and free WiFi. The property is situated 3.5 km from Casbah Coffee Club, 5.1 km from Williamson's Tunnels and 5.4 km from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.4 km from Anfield Stadium.

Very good lacation for visit LFC!

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
RUB 11,414
per night

Modern & Spacious, Central Location, FREE PARKING, FREE WIFI features a patio and is located in Liverpool, within just 1.7 km of Philharmonic Hall and 1.9 km of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Williamson's Tunnels.

Lovely comfortable and clean house. Fresh milk and orange juice in the fridge .fresh bread . Crisp and chocolate and beer all there for us .. tooth paste ,shower gel , shampoo and fresh clean towels in bathrooms aswell , would highly recommend this place

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9.7
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
RUB 60,409
per night

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Offering a variety of animal-adapted amenities, these properties provide a pet-friendly stay. Services may include sitting services, specialized bedding and dog walking. Some hotels even offer quirky perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratch poles.
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  • School Lane Hotel in Liverpool ONE
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 853 reviews

    Set in Liverpool, less than 1 km from Albert Dock, School Lane Hotel in Liverpool ONE features views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space.

    Great room, super location and ultra helpful staff.

  • Ropewalks Hotel - BW Premier Collection
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,858 reviews

    Ropewalks Hotel - BW Premier Collection is conveniently located in Liverpool, and has a fitness centre, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space.

    Good location, easy to get to all the attractions.

  • Ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street - Cavern Quarter
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,083 reviews

    ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale St is set within 10 minutes’ walk of Liverpool’s Moorfields and Lime Street stations.

    Breakfast was excellent! Location was also excellent.

  • Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,257 reviews

    Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre is nestled between Liverpool Central railway station and Clayton Square Shopping Centre.

    Quiet, excellent location and excellent helpful staff.

  • Novotel Liverpool Centre
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9,219 reviews

    Next to Liverpool ONE Shopping centre, this Novotel boasts modern, 4-star rooms with 55-inch LCD TVs. Liverpool Lime Street Rail Station is only 10 minutes’ walk away from the hotel.

    The room was great, staff very friendly and efficient

  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,252 reviews

    This 4-star, Art Deco-styled former airport terminal is just 1 mile from John Lennon Airport.

    Didn't have breakfast as we had an early flight

  • Tunnage Square Apartments Duke St by EPIC
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews

    Set in the centre of Liverpool, 700 metres from Liverpool Central Station and less than 1 km from Philharmonic Hall, Tunnage Square Apartments Duke St by EPIC offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

    Staff were unbelievably helpful! Super clean - great shower!

  • Duke Street Townhouse
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 274 reviews

    Offering city views, Duke Street Townhouse is set in the RopeWalks district of Liverpool, 700 metres from Liverpool Central Station and 1.1 km from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.

    Had a very expensive feel to it, was very luxurious!

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  • Hackins Hey spacious Liverpool stays central city
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Hackins Hey spacious Liverpool stays central city features accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Liverpool, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster.

  • Double Top Apartments Duke St by EPIC
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Double Top Apartments Duke St by EPIC offers accommodation within 400 metres of the centre of Liverpool, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster.

    Amazing layout, new and modern facilities. Great for our girls night in!

  • Entire cosy home in Liverpool Marina
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Liverpool and only 1.3 km from ACC Liverpool, Entire cosy home in Liverpool Marina provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Liverpool townhouse sleeps 6 with free on street parking
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Situated 2.3 km from Sefton Park, 3 km from Philharmonic Hall and 3.1 km from ACC Liverpool, Liverpool townhouse sleeps 6 with free on street parking features accommodation located in Liverpool.

  • Host & Stay - Queen Square Hideaway
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Host & Stay - Queen Square Hideaway is set in the Liverpool Shopping District district of Liverpool, 600 metres from Western Approaches Museum, 700 metres from Lime Street Train Station and less than...

  • City Centre Georgian Qtr Apartment Canning St 2bed 2bath
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    City Centre Georgian Qtr Apartment Canning St 2bed 2bath is set in the centre of Liverpool, close to Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and Liverpool Central Station.

  • Spacious house near City Centre -Sleeps 8 - Parking
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Spacious house near City Centre -Sleeps 8 - Parking is situated in Liverpool, less than 1 km from Williamson's Tunnels, a 17-minute walk from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, and 2.1 km from Lime...

  • Ten Streets Apartment
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Ten Streets Boutique Apartment is carefully designed to accommodate families groups or singles we have thought of everything to make it a home from home experience.

  • Stylish city-centre apartment with balcony
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Situated in Liverpool, 600 metres from Liverpool ONE, less than 1 km from Royal Court Theatre and a 6-minute walk from Liver Building, Stylish city-centre apartment with balcony features accommodation...

    Nos encantó el apartamento, era como estar en casa. Todo muy limpio y acogedor.

  • Modern Apartment In The Heart Of Kensington
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Liverpool in the Merseyside region, with Williamson's Tunnels and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral nearby, Modern Apartment In The Heart Of Kensington features accommodation with free WiFi...

  • City Centre Luxury 2 Bed Apartment Free Parking
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Offering city views, City Centre Luxury 2 Bed Apartment Free Parking is an accommodation set in Liverpool, 1.1 km from Liverpool ONE and less than 1 km from Western Approaches Museum.

    The beds were comfy and living was nice and spacious

  • The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 108 reviews

    Boasting a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel is situated in the centre of Liverpool, less than 1 km from Philharmonic Hall.

    Friendly staff. Gorgeous well thought out room. So clean.

  • Proform Property Warehouse Apartments
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Proform Property Warehouse Apartments is set in the Chinatown district of Liverpool, less than 1 km from Liverpool Central Station, a 14-minute walk from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and 1.2 km...

    Location was great, very clean and the decor was very nice. Beds were comfortable.

  • Liverpool House - Stunning Townhouse with FREE Parking for 4 cars - Close To Centre
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 24 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, Liverpool House - Stunning Townhouse with FREE Parking for 4 cars - Close To Centre is located in Liverpool, 2.6 km from Royal Court Theatre and 2.8 km from...

    Accommodates 11 people Spacious Modern Quiet surrounding areas

  • Stunning house close to the stadium + Hot tub!
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    Boasting a hot tub, Stunning house close to the stadium + Hot tub! is located in Liverpool.

    Lovely comfortable rooms with added bonus of little touches like tea, coffee & paracetamol etc

  • Poppy's Place - Manningham Road
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 137 reviews

    Situated in Liverpool in the Merseyside region, Poppy's Place - Manningham Road features a terrace. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge.

    it is a nice and comfortable accommodation. thank you

  • Convenient Central 1-Bedroom Flat with a View, Ideal Getaway
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 reviews

    In the Liverpool City Centre district of Liverpool, close to Liverpool Central Station, Convenient Central 1-Bedroom Flat with a View, Ideal Getaway has a terrace and a washing machine.

    Great location, safe secure building and car parking

  • Modern 4 Bed - 10 mins to centre
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Modern 4 Bed - 10 mins to centre is located in Liverpool, 2.7 km from Lime Street Train Station and 2.9 km from Royal Court Theatre.

    Everything was perfect, definitely coming back again in the future.

  • Urban Bliss Stylish Townhouse with Free Parking for a Convenient City Stay
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Urban Bliss Stylish Townhouse with Free Parking for a Convenient City Stay, a property with a garden, is set in Liverpool, 2 km from ACC Liverpool, 2.2 km from Liverpool Central Station, as well as...

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  • INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6,835 reviews

    Boasting a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool is situated in the centre of Liverpool, 300 metres from Western Approaches Museum.

    Hotel was modern and spacious. Staff were brilliant

  • 2 bed house sleeps 4-5
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Set in Liverpool in the Merseyside region, with Western Approaches Museum and Liverpool ONE nearby, 2 bed house sleeps 4-5 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Perfect stay and the house is lovely with everything you need. We actually extended stay 😊

  • Cove Paradise Street
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,322 reviews

    The award-winning COVE Paradise Street are located in the heart of the Liverpool ONE development which offers a variety of shops and restaurants.

    Location is good and the staff are friendly and helpful

  • Luxury home in Anfield
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 47 reviews

    In the Anfield district of Liverpool, close to Anfield Stadium, Luxury home in Anfield has a garden and a washing machine.

    Place was spotless, everything you could ask for .

  • Beautiful Central Apartment
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    In the Hope Street Quarter district of Liverpool, close to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Beautiful Central Apartment has a bar, free WiFi and a washing machine.

  • Host & Stay - The Georgian Coach House 1
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    Set in Liverpool, near Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and Liverpool Central Station, Host & Stay - The Georgian Coach House 1 features free WiFi.

    Rooms where absolutely stunning location was really good !!

  • Radisson RED Hotel, Liverpool
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,637 reviews

    Radisson RED Hotel, Liverpool is well located in Liverpool, and features a fitness centre, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre.

    Everything! Sooo clean and modern! Smells amazing too

  • Modern 1 Bedroom Apartment by BOLD Apartments
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 48 reviews

    Ideally set right in the centre of Liverpool, Modern 1 Bedroom Apartment by BOLD Apartments is a recently renovated apartment, featuring free WiFi and private parking.

    The location was great, it was clean and comfortable

  • Marks Place
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 22 reviews

    Marks Place, a property with a garden, is located in Liverpool, 2 km from Sefton Park, 2.7 km from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, as well as 2.9 km from Philharmonic Hall.

    Location was very good, close to the train station and bus routes.

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  • Room in family home near Penny Lane Liverpool
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 180 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Room in family home near Penny Lane Liverpool is an accommodation located in Liverpool, less than 1 km from Mendips John Lennon Home and 2.2 km from Sefton Park.

    Douglas was so nice. Would definitely recommend it!

  • Anfield end terraced home
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 7 reviews

    Anfield end terraced home is located in the Anfield district of Liverpool, 3.5 km from Lime Street Train Station, 3.7 km from Royal Court Theatre and 3.8 km from Williamson's Tunnels.

  • Swan House Apartment 5 - 2 Bed Apartment - Sleeps 6 - Free Parking - Liverpool - close to city centre - By ALL ELITE STAYS
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Liverpool, the recently renovated Swan House Apartment 5 - 2 Bed Apartment - Sleeps 6 - Free Parking - Liverpool - close to city centre - By ALL ELITE STAYS offers accommodation 2.7 km from...

  • Swan House Apartment 4 - 1 Bed Apartment - Sleeps up to 4 - Free Parking - Liverpool - close to city centre - By ALL ELITE STAYS
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 reviews

    Located 2.7 km from Casbah Coffee Club, 3.7 km from Williamson's Tunnels and 3.9 km from Anfield Stadium, Swan House Apartment 4 - 1 Bed Apartment - Sleeps up to 4 - Free Parking - Liverpool - close...

    La ubicación es muy buena, a media cuadra del transporte público! Siempre atienden tus requerimientos!

  • Fabulous Quayside Apartment with Free Parking
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 20 reviews

    Set 2 km from The Beatles Statue, 8.7 km from Royal Court Theatre and 8.9 km from Lime Street Train Station, Fabulous Quayside Apartment with Free Parking features accommodation located in Liverpool.

    Property was spacious. Lovely little balcony for 2 people

  • Spacious and perfectly located 4-bedroom Apartment
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 49 reviews

    Spacious and perfectly located 4-bedroom Apartment is set in the Sefton Park district of Liverpool, 2.4 km from Mendips John Lennon Home, 2.7 km from Williamson's Tunnels and 3.2 km from Philharmonic...

    very spacious, comfy & clean and a very helpful host!

  • Botanic Rooms
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 78 reviews

    Botanic Rooms is situated in Liverpool, 1.9 km from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, 2.1 km from Philharmonic Hall, as well as 2.6 km from Liverpool Central Station.

    The quality, cleanliness, modernity, comfort, location

  • CityNights Studios with Free Parking
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 413 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, CityNights Studios with Free Parking is an accommodation situated in Liverpool, 1.1 km from Philharmonic Hall and 1.6 km from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.

    Excellent comfy clean room nice and quiet. Would stay again

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  • Avg. price/night: RUB 13,463
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,984 reviews
    The staff were so accommodating as we had 5 little dogs it was great being pet friendly! And the views from this hotel of the docks and liver building were astonishing!
    Sacha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 10,471
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12,291 reviews
    Good location, decent breakfast (extra cost), was able to bring my dog (extra cost)
    Helen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 10,471
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12,291 reviews
    Lovely staff great location and super dog friendly
    Gina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 15,764
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,155 reviews
    We booked the hotel because it was dog friendly (albeit at an additional cost). It was a nice touch that a food and water bowl was left out with a dog bed and goody bag. The room was spacious, comfortable clean!
    Michelle
    Young couple
  • 6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 966 reviews
    friendly, pleasant and courteous staff rooms are comfortable and bathrooms are clean and fairy new great English breakfast buffet, it’s eve thing you want from an English breakfast excellent location and pet friendly, it is opposite sefton park so dogs will love being walked there
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 17,145
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,322 reviews
    The location is great which located in the city center. This is a pet friendly hotel which have an outdoor space for my dog to hanging around. I booked a one bedroom apartment and it equipped with all necessary appliances needed for my stay. Good value for money, recommended.
    WAI LEUNG
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3,658 reviews
    Very spacious 1-bedroom apartments. Perfect for a small family like us with very good equipment for one to be independent. The location is excellent. The place is very pet friendly and our dog was at her happiest. The Staff were very helpful and polite with immediate reponses to every query.
    Areti
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 10,471
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12,291 reviews
    As above All was very good the only niggle for us was a dog barking in the corridor early in a morning waking us up ...I have nothing against dogs we have one our selves ..I didn't realise this was a dog friendly hotel ...apart from the early morning call from out furry friend the hotel is nice and location excellent..
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 582 reviews
    We loved our stay at the Huntly Lodge - Zoe was a fantastic host, and was so helpful especially when we needed to extend our stay for another week. We also loved that the property is pet friendly - it was a safe and secure environment and our pup even made friends with Zoe's little dog :) Overall, this was great value for money in a great location close to the city centre, with brilliant facilities including a funky back area fitted with two hot tubs to unwind in.
    Cormac
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 7,824
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7,921 reviews
    Amazing location, pet friendly and lovely little beer garden I could take dogs.
    Donna Matthews
    Family with young children

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