Places to Stay in Blackpool

From Palace Suites to £20 a room nights: The Wild World of Blackpool Stays

If the UK has a spiritual home for the "holiday," it’s Blackpool. For over 150 years, this neon-lit stretch of the Lancashire coast has been the ultimate escape. But while the Tower and the Pleasure Beach get all the glory, the real magic happens behind the front doors of the thousands of hotels, B&Bs, and quirky rentals that line the town.

Whether you're looking for Victorian grandeur or a high-tech "penthouse" with a 200-inch cinema screen, Blackpool’s accommodation scene is as diverse as the guest list at a Chatter Gang meetup!

1. The "Grand Dames": Sleeping in History

If these walls could talk, they’d probably sing a show tune. Blackpool is home to legendary institutions like The Imperial Hotel. Built in 1867, it has hosted everyone from Winston Churchill to The Beatles.

Fun Fact: Back in the 1890s, it was estimated that Blackpool could accommodate a staggering 250,000 holidaymakers at once. That’s a lot of breakfast sausages!

2. The Rise of the "Quirky"

Moving into 2026, the traditional B&B is getting a funky makeover. Travelers are now ditching the standard floral wallpaper for "Experience Stays."

The Gaming Lofts: Several new apartments near the South Shore now feature full surround-sound cinema experiences and keyless tech for the digital nomad who wants to see the Illuminations by night and stream 4K by day.
Themed Extravaganzas: Hotels like The Ruskin are famous for their themed "Decades Weekends." Think 70s disco nights where your biggest decision of the day is whether to wear the platform boots to breakfast.

3. The "Blackpool Breakfast" Phenomenon

In Blackpool, the "Full English" isn't just a meal; it’s a competitive sport. The town’s B&B culture was built on the legendary hospitality of the "Landlady"—a figure of British folklore. Today, that spirit lives on in hundreds of family-run spots where the tea is always hot, and the "Seaside Special" breakfast is designed to cure even the most ambitious hangover from the North Pier bars.

4. A Suite for Every Budget

One of the best things about Blackpool is that it doesn’t care who you are or what’s in your wallet:

The Budget Savvy: You can still find clean, cheerful rooms for under £30, leaving you more money for 2p machines and sticks of rock.
The Luxury Seekers: Modern developments are bringing "aparthotels" to the seafront, offering hot tubs, balconies with views of the Irish Sea, and enough velvet furniture to make a celebrity feel at home.

💡 Did You Know?

The area near Central Pier, known as Foxhall Village, was the world’s first purpose-built holiday village designed specifically for working-class families. Blackpool didn't just invent the holiday; it made sure everyone was invited.

5. The growing popularity of the Rainbow Quarter

Over the last few years the LGBTQ+ Scene in Blackpool has been gowing in popularity and visiter numbers keep growing to the point where its almost a year round resort. In and around Lord Street and Dickson Road new LGBTQ+ guest houses and hotels have opened up or been refurbished. We have been visiting and reviewing them on our YouTube channel and to be honest we have not been disappointed in any of the stays that we've had. There is too many to mention here, but please check them out on our hotel reviews playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDO0ttYeo3RjTKQgUrOq0Mv9ygHVB7IXu . From the award winning Mardi Gras Hotel and Bar, to the posh lodgings at Hotel Neon or if you fancy getting your kit off try Welhorny! There is truly something for everyone!

6. Why Stay in 2026?

With over 21 million visitors hitting the town annually, the energy is electric. New investments are pouring into town. The extended illunminations season has its unique "Christmas By The Sea" village meaning those cozy hotel lounges are now buzzing year-round.

Ready to find your slice of the Golden Mile? Whether it’s a boutique beach house or a classic Victorian guest house, Blackpool is waiting with the lights on.