Airbnb has revealed some of the most sought-after properties in Liverpool ahead of Eurovision coming to the city next month.
The company has also revealed that searches for Liverpool were more than 20 times higher in October and December last year than they were for the same period in 2021. Last October Liverpool saw off competition from the likes of Manchester and Glasgow to host the event next month on behalf of Ukraine.
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On the day that Liverpool was announced as the song contest host, it became the 14th most searched city in the world, beating cities like Miami, Berlin and Tokyo, Airbnb added. Data also shows that Spain and Germany are among the top 10 countries searching for accommodation in the city since the announcement.
One of the most popular properties is a three-bedroom terraced house between Stanley and Old Swan.
While dates are not available for the Eurovision week anymore, a two-night stay at Colwyn House usually costs just over £200.
Another popular booking has been a spacious Georgian family home in Fairfield.
The four-bedroom property was built in 1860 and has space for up to eight guests.
A typical two-night stay at this property is priced at around £500.
One of the more unusual Airbnb listings in Liverpool, this canal boat is moored in Brunswick Dock and has space for two guests.
A three-night stay over the Eurovision weekend will set you back over £900.
A townhouse in Liverpool's Georgian Quarter has also proved popular with Airbnb customers.
The property has room for eight guests and is almost 200 years old.
While no longer available for the night of the grand final, a two-night stay in the days before will cost almost £850.
Another townhouse that made Airbnb's list was this property in Wavertree which is located on the street where Beatle George Harrison was born and brought up.
The two-up-two-down end terrace was built in the 19th century and is located on a small cul-de-sac.
A typical three-night stay would cost around £300.
The largest house to make Airbnb's list, this Georgian townhouse is located in the city centre opposite St Luke's church and is large enough for 16 guests.
A two-night stay in the days leading up to the Eurovision grand final would cost almost £4,400.
The final property to make the list is a self-contained apartment in Penny Lane.
The flat can host up to eight guests while a two-night stay in the days leading up to the Eurovision grand final would cost over £1,100.
Amanda Cupples, general manager for Northern Europe at Airbnb, said: "As Liverpool gets ready to welcome one of the world’s most iconic music events, it is fantastic to see such increased interest in the city from guests all over the world.
"Liverpool is an incredible city, with so much culture, history and character to offer.
"We are proud to work with cities hosting major events, helping them to show off their unique local areas to the world, and enabling communities and families to benefit from incoming guests keen to experience local hospitality."
Tourism Minister Julia Lopez added: "Next month the eyes of the world will be on Liverpool for the Eurovision Song Contest.
"The competition will see thousands flock to the city for a celebration of Ukrainian culture as we are united in music.
"It's great to see so many people from across the globe are interested in coming to the city and that so many Liverpudlians are going to open their doors to welcome them."
Chris Brown, director of Marketing Liverpool, said: "These are incredible statistics that demonstrate not only the international pulling power of the Eurovision brand but also that of Liverpool.
"We cannot wait to welcome visitors from across the world to our city in May and give them a brilliant experience.
"We have also been delighted to have worked closely in partnership with the Airbnb team to open up additional opportunities for hosts to provide more availability for the many visitors who want to be in Liverpool for Eurovision."
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