🇬🇧 Blackpool, United Kingdom
Backpackers Blackpool
📍 62, Adelaide Street, Blackpool, FY1 4LA
Votre séjour — Backpackers Blackpool
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La propriété — Backpackers Blackpool
Backpackers Blackpool is a no-frills, brightly painted hostel on Lytham Road that caters to budget travellers who want a clean bed, a sociable common room, and a kitchen to save on meals. The lobby has a laminated noticeboard full of flyers for shows and chip shops, a slightly worn sofa, and the faint smell of disinfectant mixed with fried breakfast. Staff are efficient but not chatty; you check in, get a key code, and you’re on your way. This place suits groups of friends or solo travellers who treat the room as a base for seeing the Tower, the Pleasure Beach, and the Illuminations — not for romance or quiet.
Chroniques de Blackpool
Blackpool grew from a sleepy fishing village into Britain’s first working-class seaside resort after the railway arrived in 1846. Its fortunes were built around the 158-metre Blackpool Tower (1894), the Pleasure Beach amusement park, and the iconic Illuminations — a six-mile autumn light show launched in 1879. The town’s three piers (North, Central, South) date from the 1860s–1890s and still host arcades, theatres, and fish-and-chip kiosks. Today, Blackpool is a brash, proudly old-school coastal destination that mixes hen-party rowdiness with family bucket-and-spade tradition. Its contemporary identity is split between stag-weekend crowds and nostalgic weekenders chasing 99p shops, rock candy, and tram rides along the Promenade.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Blackpool →Meilleurs mois
May and September — warm enough for the beach but without school-holiday crowds; Illuminations start in late August but September still has quieter promenades. June is also good, though the airshow weekend (August) can spike prices.
Peak / Festival surge
School summer holidays (late July–August) and the Halloween half-term see peak occupancy. Hotel prices double from their January lows. The biggest single event is the Blackpool Airshow (August), which packs every room within two miles.
La saison des épaules
March–April and October–November are the budget sweet spots. The weather is cooler (7–12°C) and it can rain, but room rates drop by 30–40%, the prom is quiet, and you can still enjoy indoor attractions, the Winter Gardens, and the Tower Ballroom.
Météo & Emballage
Blackpool’s climate is famously fickle: you can get sun, drizzle, and a stiff sea breeze all in one afternoon. Pack layers — a waterproof jacket is non-negotiable, even in July — and have a light sweater for the evening sea breeze.
Briefing de la ville — Blackpool
- The Blackpool tram service on the Promenade is undergoing track replacement in central sections through summer 2026; expect occasional diversions and replacement buses between North Pier and the Pleasure Beach until late August.
- New for 2026: the ‘Comedy Station’ at Central Pier has been renovated and now hosts a year-round programme of late-night stand-up shows — check for July dates.
- The council has introduced a seasonal visitor parking charge on Lytham Road and surrounding streets for July and August to manage congestion; if you drive, book a private car park in advance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Backpackers Blackpool, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor at the back of the building, away from Adelaide Street. These floors are low enough to avoid most foot traffic but still above any ground-floor noise, and rear-facing rooms face the quieter residential area behind the hotel.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street, especially near the entrance, as Adelaide Street is a secondary road with delivery vans and buses from early morning. Also avoid top-floor rooms (third or above) if the hotel lacks a lift — check before booking, as staff may require carrying luggage up narrow stairs.
Best views
There is no notable view from this address — it's a standard terraced street in a residential area about 200 metres from the promenade. Rooms at the front overlook parked cars and brick houses; rear rooms see garden walls and neighbouring buildings. For a sea view, you'd need to walk to the front or go to the roof if accessible.
Quietest floors
First and second floors at the rear of the hotel are typically the quietest. If the hotel has a rear extension, those rooms often face a small courtyard or back alley with minimal traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Adelaide Street is a residential street used as a shortcut between Lytham Road and the seafront, so you'll hear occasional car and bus noise from around 7am to 7pm. The hotel's entrance is at street level, so door slams and check-in chatter can travel up the stairs. There may also be noise from a nearby pub on Lytham Road until late.
Insider tips
If arriving by car, note the hotel has no private parking — use the nearby Lytham Road car park (pay and display). Ask reception for a discounted voucher if they offer one for guests. Check in early (around 2pm) to request a rear-facing room before they fill up. The hotel's front desk is small, so be prepared to queue briefly during busy weekends.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Backpackers Blackpool
Free basic Wi-Fi throughout; upgrade to 'Premium' tier (£3 per 24h) for streaming speeds (approx 20 Mbps download)
No lift; property is a converted Victorian terrace with stairs to all floors
No daily newspaper; a selection of travel magazines at reception; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 11:00 at reception; late check-out until 12:00 costs £10, subject to availability
Free luggage storage on check-in day and up to 2 hours after check-out; longer storage £5 per bag per day
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance and no ground-floor rooms or accessible bathroom; not suitable for wheelchair users
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Springfield Road Car Park (3-min walk) at £12 per 24h; no EV charging on site
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; £50 refundable card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Place of worship: Blackpool Spiritual Church (72 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: New Central Methodist Church (276 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Kingdom Hall (313 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St John's (380 m · ~5 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Houndshill Shopping Centre — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Harold Larwood Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Showtown Blackpool — 357 m · ~4 min walk
The Blackpool Opera House — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Doreen Holt Park — 621 m · ~8 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Barclays — 239 m · ~3 min walk
Pharmisense — 311 m · ~4 min walk
Morrisons Daily — 194 m · ~2 min walk
New Bonny Coach Drop-off Facility — 355 m · ~4 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs at banks or supermarkets for best rates; avoid airport exchange bureaux and tourist-area currency exchanges which offer poor rates. Major banks and Post Offices offer reasonable rates.
Contactless and card payments are standard almost everywhere; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widely accepted; cash still useful for small independent shops and market stalls.
Not obligatory in UK; 10-15% in restaurants if service charge not included; taxi drivers typically get rounded-up fare or £1-2; hotel staff tipping is optional.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Chain coffee shops (Greggs, Poundland) or café coffee around £1.50–£2.50; supermarket own-brand instant coffee very cheap.
Chip shop fish and chips or kebab around £5–£7; supermarket meal deals (sandwich + drink + snack) around £3–£5.
Fish and chips, Chinese takeaway, or curry around £8–£12 for a main; pub chain meals often £9–£14.
Chip shops and kebab vendors concentrated along the Promenade and town centre; seafront has traditional fish-and-chip stalls; market stalls near town centre during daytime.
Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Aldi common across FY1; Aldi and Lidl offer best value for budget shopping.
High Street chains (Primark, H&M, Next) in town centre; Poundland and Home Bargains for basics; charity shops on Dickson Road offer good secondhand deals.
Day ticket on local buses (Blackpool Transport) around £5; cheapest airport transfer is coach/bus (roughly £5–£8 from Manchester or Liverpool); walking is free for most town-centre attractions.
Visit seafront attractions off-season (October–March) for reduced admission; many museums/galleries offer free entry; buy groceries at supermarkets rather than seafront kiosks which charge heavily.
Bon à savoir — Blackpool
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Emergency Contacts
BlackpoolAll emergency services in the UK share the single number 999. For non-emergencies, police can be reached at 101. Blackpool is served by Lancashire Police. In life-threatening situations, always call 999 immediately.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Blackpool, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Backpackers Blackpool
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Barclays — 239 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmisense — 311 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Find train tickets →Blackpool South Railway Station → The New Oxford Hotel / Town Centre (via taxi/bus)
💡 Connections to Manchester, Preston, Liverpool; station is 10-min walk or short taxi to hotel; useful for day trips
Town Centre / Promenade stations → North Shore, South Shore, Fleetwood (seasonal)
💡 Iconic experience; Heritage fleet runs weekends; modern trams are faster and more reliable for regular commuting
Blackpool City Centre / The New Oxford Hotel → Promenade, Town Centre, Attractions
💡 Day passes offer best value for multiple journeys; buses cover all major attractions including Tower and Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Airport (BLK) → The New Oxford Hotel, Blackpool City Centre
💡 Pre-book for guaranteed rates; hotel can arrange pickups in advance
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Backpackers Blackpool?
Request a room on the first or second floor at the back of the building, away from Adelaide Street. These floors are low enough to avoid most foot traffic but still above any ground-floor noise, and rear-facing rooms face the quieter residential area behind the hotel.
Which rooms should I avoid at Backpackers Blackpool?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street, especially near the entrance, as Adelaide Street is a secondary road with delivery vans and buses from early morning. Also avoid top-floor rooms (third or above) if the hotel lacks a lift — check before booking, as staff may require carrying luggage up narrow stairs.
Is Backpackers Blackpool noisy?
Adelaide Street is a residential street used as a shortcut between Lytham Road and the seafront, so you'll hear occasional car and bus noise from around 7am to 7pm. The hotel's entrance is at street level, so door slams and check-in chatter can travel up the stairs. There may also be noise from a nearby pub on Lytham Road until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Backpackers Blackpool?
There is no notable view from this address — it's a standard terraced street in a residential area about 200 metres from the promenade. Rooms at the front overlook parked cars and brick houses; rear rooms see garden walls and neighbouring buildings. For a sea view, you'd need to walk to the front or go to the roof if accessible.
What are insider tips for staying at Backpackers Blackpool?
If arriving by car, note the hotel has no private parking — use the nearby Lytham Road car park (pay and display). Ask reception for a discounted voucher if they offer one for guests. Check in early (around 2pm) to request a rear-facing room before they fill up. The hotel's front desk is small, so be prepared to queue briefly during busy weekends.
What time is check-in at Backpackers Blackpool?
Check-in at Backpackers Blackpool is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Backpackers Blackpool have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi throughout; upgrade to 'Premium' tier (£3 per 24h) for streaming speeds (approx 20 Mbps download)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Backpackers Blackpool?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Backpackers Blackpool?
Chip shop fish and chips or kebab around £5–£7; supermarket meal deals (sandwich + drink + snack) around £3–£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Backpackers Blackpool?
Day ticket on local buses (Blackpool Transport) around £5; cheapest airport transfer is coach/bus (roughly £5–£8 from Manchester or Liverpool); walking is free for most town-centre attractions.
When is the best time to visit Blackpool?
May and September — warm enough for the beach but without school-holiday crowds; Illuminations start in late August but September still has quieter promenades. June is also good, though the airshow weekend (August) can spike prices.
Principales attractions à Blackpool
💡 Visit at sunset for quieter reflection; the tram stops right there (no need to pay). Free year-round.
💡 Check the council website for exhibition dates; often quiet on weekday mornings. Free lockers for bags.
💡 Enter via the main entrance on Ocean Boulevard; you can see performers and the iconic Big One roller coaster without spending a penny.
💡 Pack a picnic; the Italian Garden near the cafe has less footfall. Open 24 hours, but best light at 4pm in summer for photos.
💡 Buy a combined ticket with the Tower Eye for about £12 to save. Best visited weekday afternoons for lower crowds and live organ music.