What's Blackpool like?

People go to Blackpool to see famous monuments such as Blackpool Tower, as well as to enjoy its many popular attractions like Coral Island. This family-friendly city is also known for its beaches and entertainment choices, not to mention being full of bars. Families visiting Blackpool will enjoy attractions like Sandcastle Waterpark and Blackpool Zoo. Popular sights like Blackpool Grand Theatre and Blackpool Tower Ballroom won't disappoint.

Where are the best places to stay in Blackpool?

Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Blackpool:

The Inglewood

Convenient to Blackpool Tower

• Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace

Number One South Beach

5-star beachfront guesthouse with bar/lounge, near Blackpool Illuminations

• Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Walkable location

Redstone Guest House

Upscale guesthouse within walking distance of Blackpool Illuminations

• Free breakfast • Free in-room WiFi • Central location

New Bond Hotel

3-star hotel, convenient to Blackpool Grand Theatre

• Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • Attentive staff

Beverley Dean

3-star guesthouse, steps from Blackpool Illuminations

• Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Central location

What types of hotels are available in Blackpool?

We have 665 Blackpool accommodations with prices starting at AUD 26. Choose one of our 1070 deals and get discounts of up to 33%.

Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in Blackpool and the surrounding area:

• 16 5-star accommodations from AUD 128 per night
• 331 4-star accommodations from AUD 83 per night
• 529 3-star accommodations from AUD 52 per night
• 75 2-star accommodations from AUD 35 per night
• 2 1-star accommodations from AUD 31 per night

How to Get to Blackpool

What are the closest train stations to Blackpool?

• Blackpool North Station (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
• Blackpool South Station (1.4 mi/2.3 km from the city center)
• Layton Station (1.5 mi/2.5 km from the city center)

Things to See and Do in Blackpool

What is there to see in Blackpool?

• Blackpool Tower
• Blackpool Central Pier
• Blackpool Illuminations
• North Pier
• Blackpool Beach

What is there to do in Blackpool?

• Blackpool Grand Theatre
• Blackpool Tower Ballroom
• Coral Island
• Sandcastle Waterpark
• Blackpool Zoo

Other Popular Blackpool Attractions

• Winter Gardens
• SEA LIFE Blackpool
• Bloomfield Road
• Paris Casino
• Stanley Park

When is the best time to visit Blackpool?

• Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 67°F)
• Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 34°F)
• Rainiest months: October, December, January, and November (average 2.87 inches of rainfall)

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