Liverpool City Centre, previously home to the Beatles, is just a short walk away from everything, including top universities, inclusive nightlife, cafes, food, entertainment, music venues and culture.
When walking around, you’ll find stunning historic cobble streets that date back to the 18th century. In fact, history is present all over the city centre, especially through the original seven streets of Liverpool.
These streets, dating back to 1207, remain in one form or another and include Bank Street (now Water Street), Castle Street, Juggler Street (now High Street), Chapel Street, Whiteacre Street (now Old Hall Street), Moor Street (now Tithebarn Street) and Dale Street.
You'll find our student property in Liverpool City Centre located in various residential areas, including Ropewalks, the Business District near Dale Street, the Georgian Quarter and around the Wavertree/Smithdown area.
Wondering whether you should live in Liverpool City Centre? Read on to learn why it's such a sought-after student area.
Popular areas for students to live in the City Centre include the Georgian Quarter, Ropewalks, Knowledge Quarter, and the Waterfront. All of these areas are within a 5-10 minute walk from Liverpool ONE.
The Georgian Quarter is home to the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA), the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University. It’s packed with classical 18th-century architecture and has a relaxed café culture.
In contrast, Ropewalks is located at the heart of the action, surrounded by bars, live music, coffee shops, restaurants and independent retailers.
The Knowledge Quarter covers 450 acres and includes popular areas to live like London Road, Islington, the Fabric District, and Paddington Village. These areas are perfect if you want to live close to campus, with LJMU and the University of Liverpool a short walk away.
If you prefer a peaceful waterside place to live as a student, the Waterfront will not disappoint. It offers easy access to bars, restaurants, the Liver Building, the National Waterfront Museum, and cultural landmarks like the Beatles Statue — it’s also a short 7-minute walk away from Liverpool ONE.
Do you enjoy eating out? Or are you looking for your next go-to coffee shop? Liverpool’s food and drink scene is second to none, with a competitive range of places suited to all tastes and budgets.
If you need a caffeine fix or a place to study, Bold Street Coffee, 92 Degrees, Pret A Manger, Joe & the Juice, Black Sheep Coffee and Bean are student coffee shop favourites located in Liverpool ONE and on Bold Street.
For food, you have plenty of low-to-mid-budget options located on Castle Street, the Royal Albert Dock, Duke Street Food & Drink Market and Hanover Street.
Here are a few student food options in Liverpool City Centre for inspiration:
⚫︎ Maray for Middle Eastern-inspired small plates
⚫︎ Mowgli for incredible Indian street food
⚫︎ Bundobust for veggie-friendly curries and craft beer
⚫︎ MaggiFu for authentic Asian comfort food
⚫︎ TurtleBay for Caribbean-inspired dishes and cocktails
⚫︎ All Bar One for stylish small plates and classic drinks
Looking to try Liverpool's traditional dish, Scouse? You can find this staple dish served at Liverpool Cathedral, Maggie May’s, Homebaked and the Bluecoat.
The nightlife scene in Liverpool thrives and is a guaranteed boss night out. You’ll also find students from other cities, like Manchester, travelling to Liverpool for its nightlife.
Liverpool covers all music tastes and bar aesthetics. If you love live music, then head over to The Jacaranda and Kazimier Garden. For a more chilled and relaxing evening, then The Philharmonic Pub or The Grapes has you covered.
But if you’re looking for a bigger student night out, Concert Square, Seel Street, and Fleet Street are packed with student-friendly bars like Heebie Jeebies, Baa Bar, and Brooklyn Mixer.
You’ll also find popular student nightlife around Albert Dock, Matthew Street, and Dale Street, which offers a mix of classic pubs, Irish pubs, music venues and modern cocktail bars.
Want to find out more? Check out our guide to the best student nights in Liverpool.
Living in the city centre of Liverpool means you have Liverpool ONE, a massive shopping district and leisure complex, right at your fingertips.
This gives you direct access to high-street brands, John Lewis & Partners department store, St. John's Shopping Centre, Ryman, Utility, Home Bargains, Aldi, Lidl, a big Tesco and much more!
This is perfect for students to have some fun in between studies while being able to stock up on essentials like study materials and groceries.
For entertainment and cultural activities in Liverpool’s City Centre, walk around The Albert Dock and visit the Tate Liverpool, the Maritime Museum, learn the Beatles Story and view talented art in The Walker Art Gallery.
You can also catch musicals and theatre productions at the Everyman Theatre and Liverpool Empire.
If you’re looking for a more physical activity to pass the time, you should look into JunkYard Golf, Breakroom, Boom Battle Bar and Alcotraz.
Looking for some greenery? Liverpool City Centre is 2.6 miles (10-15 minute drive) from Sefton Park where you can enjoy a nature walk or have a study picnic.
And what about football? Anfield is 2.4 miles (10-18 minute drive) from Liverpool ONE and Everton’s new stadium is 1.5 miles away from Liverpool ONE.
Liverpool City Centre offers the all-round student experience, with everything right on your doorstep. Living in the City Centre puts you within walking distance from globally recognised universities and gives you direct access to energetic nightlife, aesthetic coffee shops, endless food options, and a wide range of entertainment activities.
As a student, living in the City Centre of Liverpool gives you the ultimate study-life balance options. For more information about life in Liverpool as a student, check out our Guide to Student Costs of Living in Liverpool and our Ultimate City Guide for Students in Liverpool 2025.
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