Aparthotel Adagio

OK, so an Aparthotel isn’t a particularly underground choice, but there’s nothing wrong with that. Liverpool is a fantastic place for a weekend away, particularly if you’re up for a big night out (or two), and this sleek chain hotel is right in the thick of things. A 15-minute walk takes you to the historic Albert Dock, where you’ll find the Tate Liverpool and the obligatory Beatles Story attraction, and you’re a stone’s throw from all of Liverpool’s uber-glam bars and clubs. Sound.

From £310 for two people for two nights, booking.com

Last-minute hotels and cottages to book for the August bank holiday weekend