Step Outside and You'll Have the Tower in View
Step outside the navy door and you'll have central Blackpool at your feet: Blackpool Tower is about six hundred yards along the street, the Comedy Carpet and Coral Island are a few minutes on foot, and the Promenade and its trams sit just beyond. That walk-everywhere position is the whole point of staying here, a clean, refurbished room in the thick of the action at a price the seafront hotels can't match, with the seafront itself barely five minutes away.
Stay at 25 is a small, independent, owner-run bed and breakfast in a Victorian terrace at 25 Hornby Road. The building traded as the New Derina Hotel for decades before being rebranded as Stay at 25 in January 2023 under new owners, who have refurbished most rooms and hallways. The frontage is still mid-face-lift, deep navy paintwork and a gold '25' above the door, so arrivals should picture a Hornby Road terrace rather than a polished hotel; the work that's been done is on the inside, and guests consistently rate the result highly, singling out the central location and value, with couples especially fond of it.
Self Check-In, Then Walk to Everything
Arriving is refreshingly simple. There is no reception desk to queue at: on the day you arrive the hosts email you two entry codes, one for the smart lock on the front door and one for the key safe at your room, so you let yourself in any time between 15:00 and 23:00 and head straight out into the resort. Someone is reachable by phone around the clock if you need them, and several guests single out how quiet and warm the rooms feel once the front door closes on the street.
From the door the whole town-centre is on foot. The Tower, three Victorian piers, Sea Life and the Comedy Carpet are all a short stroll, and the Tower tram stop on the Promenade is roughly 340 metres away, putting the full length of the Illuminations route and the Pleasure Beach one tram ride south. It is a base built for couples wanting a romantic seaside weekend, families taking the Flat 2 apartment, and Illuminations visitors who want to step out of the door and into the lights.
Be Honest with Yourself Before You Book
What we'd want a booking-stage visitor to know up front: there is no cooked breakfast under the current owners. The rate includes an in-room hospitality tray with tea and coffee rather than a five-course English, so if a hot breakfast matters, Flat 2 has a full kitchen and there are cafes under six minutes' walk on Hornby Road and around the corner. There is no on-site parking either: Hornby Road is a controlled-parking zone, and most guests use the Beechfield car park round the corner for roughly nine pounds a night, so ask the host for the link before you travel.
The other honest notes are the stairs and the frontage. All the upper rooms are reached by a Victorian staircase with no lift, though Flat 2 sits on the lower ground floor with its own external entrance. And the exterior is still plain, with the gold '25' the only signage, which is why a few guests mention it being tricky to spot on first approach. What they consistently praise once inside is the spotless refurbished rooms, the value and that unbeatable central location. Pets aren't accepted, the whole property is non-smoking, and check-in is for guests aged 18 and over.
Why Book Stay at 25?
Stay at 25 is strongest for couples, families and value-driven seaside visitors who want a clean, refurbished room in the centre of the action over a pricier seafront hotel.
On the Tower's doorstep
Blackpool Tower is about 600 yards away and the Comedy Carpet, Coral Island and the Promenade are a few minutes on foot, with the Tower tram stop roughly 340 metres from the door.
Refurbished and easy to enter
Most rooms and hallways were refreshed after the 2023 rebrand, and self check-in by two emailed codes means you arrive on your own schedule between 15:00 and 23:00.
Best-fit guests
Best for couples (a Couples Top Pick), families taking the two-bedroom Flat 2, solo travellers after a cheap central single, and Illuminations visitors happy with self check-in over a staffed desk.
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Interesting Points About Stay at 25
- Three OTA errors are corrected here: there is no cooked breakfast under the current owners (an in-room hospitality tray only, not the legacy five-course English); there is no on-site parking, as Hornby Road is a controlled-parking zone; and the old 'Blackpool Airport, 10 minutes' drive' claim is stale, as the airport stopped scheduled passenger flights in 2014, with the working airports now Manchester and Liverpool.
- Same building, three names in the wild: 'Stay at 25' is the current trading name, 'New Derina Hotel' is the legacy name still used by some listings, and 'No 25 Guest House' is a search variant. There is no exterior signage beyond a gold '25' on a navy door, which is precisely why arriving guests sometimes report struggling to find it.
- The standout is the self-contained two-bedroom apartment, Flat 2, on the lower ground floor with its own external entrance, a fully equipped private kitchen, a seating area and a private garden terrace, repeatedly singled out by families as exceptional value.
- Self check-in is fully unmanned: two codes are emailed on arrival day, one for the front-door smart lock and one for the per-room key safe, with arrivals from 15:00 to 23:00 and the hosts answering the phone 24/7. Cards only, minimum check-in age 18, and a refundable £100 damage deposit applies.
Rooms & Accommodation at Stay at 25
Standard Double Room
Sleeps 2 · 1 double · ~9 m² · Private en-suite walk-in shower
Best for couples after the cheapest refurbished double in walking distance of the Tower. A double bed in a compact upper-floor room with its own walk-in shower en-suite, a smart TV, an in-room hospitality tray, hairdryer, hypoallergenic bedding and free Wi-Fi. Choose this if you'll be out exploring all day and want a clean, quiet base to come back to. Stairs only.
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King Room
Sleeps 2 · 1 king · ~17 m² · En-suite shower plus separate toilet
The largest upper-floor room and the pick for couples who want a bit more space. A king bed, an en-suite walk-in shower with a separate toilet, and a landmark view looking toward central Blackpool and the Tower direction, plus a smart TV, hospitality tray and free Wi-Fi. Choose this if you'd rather spread out and enjoy the outlook than take the most compact double. Stairs only.
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Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps 1 · 1 single · ~7 m² · Shared bathroom with one other room
Among the cheapest private singles in the city centre, sharing a shower bathroom on the landing with just one other room. A single bed, a smart TV, a hospitality tray and free Wi-Fi in a compact, tidy room. Best for solo travellers and Illuminations visitors who want their own lockable room at a budget rate and don't mind a shared bathroom. Stairs only.
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Classic Quadruple Room
Sleeps up to 4 · ~12 m² · Private en-suite walk-in shower
A family-configured room sleeping up to four with its own walk-in shower en-suite, a smart TV, a hospitality tray and free Wi-Fi. Works well for families and small groups because everyone shares one en-suite room within minutes of the Tower and the Promenade. Choose this if you want the budget family option and the Flat 2 apartment isn't available for your dates. Stairs only.
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Quadruple Room with Shower
Sleeps up to 4 · ~14 m² · Private en-suite walk-in shower
A slightly larger version of the family quad, sleeping up to four with its own walk-in shower en-suite, a smart TV, a hospitality tray and free Wi-Fi. Works well for families who want a touch more elbow room than the Classic Quad. Choose this if you've four people and prefer one en-suite bedroom near the Tower over splitting across rooms. Stairs only.
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Standard Apartment (Flat 2)
Sleeps 4+ · 2 bedrooms · ~44 m² · Own kitchen + private garden terrace
The standout: a self-contained two-bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor with its own front door, a fully equipped private kitchen, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and streaming, and a private garden terrace. Best for families and small groups who want space, self-catering and a sun-trap of their own a few minutes from the Tower. Choose this if you're staying a few nights and would rather cook and spread out than be in a single bedroom. The main double bed is accessible from one side only.
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Best Suited For
- Couples after a romantic seaside weekend: a Couples Top Pick of 9.0, with the Tower 600 yards away
- Families and small groups taking Flat 2: a two-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen and garden terrace
- Solo travellers wanting one of the cheapest private central singles, footsteps from the Promenade
- Illuminations visitors who want to step out of the door and onto the tram for the lights
- Value-driven guests happy with self check-in by emailed code over a staffed reception desk
- Walkers who want everything, the Tower, piers, Sea Life and Coral Island, on foot rather than by car
Worth Considering Alternatives If
- You want a cooked breakfast in a dining room: the rate includes an in-room hospitality tray only
- You need on-site parking: Hornby Road is a controlled zone, so most guests use the Beechfield car park round the corner
- You need step-free access throughout: the upper rooms are up a Victorian staircase with no lift (Flat 2 is lower ground with its own entrance)
- You want a polished hotel frontage: the exterior is still mid-face-lift, with a gold '25' the only signage
- You're bringing a pet: pets are not accepted
- You're planning a hen or stag party: those groups are not accommodated regardless of size
Amenities & Facilities
In-Room
- Private en-suite walk-in shower in most rooms (one single shares a bathroom)
- Free Wi-Fi in every room
- Wall-mounted smart TV in every room
- In-room hospitality tray with tea and coffee, kettle, hairdryer
- Hypoallergenic bedding, heating, fan, iron and ironing board
- Flat 2: fully equipped private kitchen and a flat-screen TV with streaming
- Non-smoking throughout
Food & Drink
- In-room hospitality tray with tea and coffee in every room
- Flat 2 has its own fully equipped private kitchen for self-catering
- Baileys Bistro ~50 yards on Hornby Road
- Lily's Traditional Fish and Chips and a HIVE Urban Farm Shop cafe under six minutes' walk
- De Roma pizzeria ~300 m and Jacqui's traditional British round the corner
- Not available: No cooked breakfast (in-room hospitality tray only)
- Not available: No on-site restaurant
Property-Wide
- Shared dining and seating area
- Garden terrace (with Flat 2)
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Luggage storage available
- Washing machine on site
- CCTV in communal areas
- Self check-in by smart lock and per-room key safe, two codes emailed on arrival day
- Not available: No reception desk or front desk
- Not available: No lift between floors
- Not available: No pool, gym, spa or business centre
Parking & Transport
- Beechfield car park round the corner, roughly £9 per day per recent guests
- Tower tram stop ~340 m on the Starr Gate–Fleetwood line
- Central Coach Station ~450 m
- Blackpool North mainline station ~0.8 mi (12–15-min walk via Talbot Road)
- Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon are the working airports (~54–57 mi)
- Not available: No on-site parking (Hornby Road is a controlled zone)
Policies
- Self check-in 15:00–23:00 · check-out by 11:00 · hosts answer the phone 24/7
- Quiet hours 22:00–07:00
- Children of any age welcome; minimum check-in age 18
- Cards only, no cash; a refundable £100 damage deposit applies
- Cot on request (bedding not supplied); no extra beds
- Pets not allowed · smoking not allowed anywhere
- Hen, stag and similar parties not accommodated
25 Hornby Road, Central Blackpool: 600 Yards from the Tower
Stay at 25 sits at 25 Hornby Road, a residential terrace street that runs back from the Promenade in the heart of central Blackpool, FY1. It is a walk-everywhere position: Blackpool Tower is about 600 yards away, the Comedy Carpet and Coral Island a few minutes on foot, and the Central Beach and Promenade barely five minutes from the door. The Tower tram stop on the seafront, roughly 340 metres away, puts the full length of the Illuminations route and the Pleasure Beach one tram ride to the south.
The town-centre attractions cluster within an easy stroll. Sea Life Blackpool on the Promenade is around 450 yards, the granite Comedy Carpet outside the Tower is 550 yards, and Central Pier with its Ferris wheel is about 650 yards. Showtown, Blackpool's museum of fun and entertainment that opened in 2024, sits roughly 0.2 miles away beside Coral Island, and the Winter Gardens, home to the Empress Ballroom, is about a ten-minute walk.
Arriving is straightforward. Blackpool North mainline station is 0.8 miles away, a flat 12 to 15-minute walk via Talbot Road, Topping Street and Hornby Road, or a short taxi or tram hop. Central Coach Station is about 450 metres. There is no on-site parking, as Hornby Road is a controlled-parking zone, so most guests use the Beechfield car park round the corner.
- Blackpool Tower: ~600 yd · under 10-min walk · The Grade I listed 1894 landmark, 518 ft tall, with the observation deck and glass SkyWalk.
- Tower tram stop: ~340 m · on the Starr Gate–Fleetwood line · The full Illuminations route and the Pleasure Beach are one tram ride south.
- Sea Life Blackpool: ~450 yd · ~5-min walk · Aquarium on the Promenade with shark and ray displays.
- Coral Island: ~300 m · Large free-entry amusement arcade on the seafront, beside Showtown.
- Comedy Carpet: ~550 yd · A granite installation of comedians' jokes and catchphrases laid out beneath the Tower.
- Central Pier: ~650 yd · An 1868 Victorian pier with a Ferris wheel, rides and arcades.
- Showtown: ~0.2 mi · Blackpool's museum of fun and entertainment, opened 2024, with six interactive galleries.
- Winter Gardens: ~10-min walk · A grand entertainment complex home to the Empress Ballroom, one of Europe's largest ballroom spaces.
Getting to Key Locations
Central Blackpool & the Promenade
Hornby Road sits one street back from the action, putting the Tower, three Victorian piers, Sea Life and the Comedy Carpet within a short walk and the Promenade barely five minutes away. It is the archetypal seaside-resort heart, all arcades, trams and sea air, and the single best base for a walk-everywhere Blackpool trip. The seafront tram stop a few minutes off carries you the full length of the Illuminations and down to the Pleasure Beach.
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The Illuminations & seafront trams
From late summer into early January the seafront becomes the Blackpool Illuminations, miles of lights strung along the Promenade and best seen from a tram running the full length of the route. The Tower tram stop is roughly 340 metres from the door, so an evening ride through the lights and back is the easiest thing in the world from here. Spring and early summer trade the lights for quieter, cheaper midweek breaks.
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Arcades, Showtown & family days out
Around the corner from Hornby Road, Coral Island's free-entry arcade, the new Showtown museum and the seafront attractions make the area a natural family base. Everything is on foot or one tram, so families taking Flat 2 can cook in, walk out to the beach and the rides, and come back without ever needing the car. It is the practical, no-fuss half of a central Blackpool stay built around the Tower and the sands.
View on MapHow to Get to Stay at 25 from Blackpool North
- 1. Leave Blackpool North station: Come out of Blackpool North and head onto Talbot Road, walking towards the seafront and the town centre. The walk to Hornby Road is a flat 12 to 15 minutes.
- 2. Follow Talbot Road and Topping Street: Continue down Talbot Road, then turn via Topping Street towards Hornby Road, threading through the town-centre streets. A short taxi or a tram hop covers the same ground if you'd rather not walk.
- 3. Find number 25 on Hornby Road: Hornby Road runs back from the Promenade. Number 25 is a Victorian terrace with deep navy paintwork and a gold '25' above the door, the only signage, so look for the number rather than a hotel sign.
- 4. Use your two emailed codes: On arrival day the hosts email two codes: one opens the smart lock on the front door, the other the key safe at your room. Let yourself in any time between 15:00 and 23:00; the hosts are on the phone if you need them.
- 5. Parking, if you've driven: There is no parking on-site and Hornby Road is a controlled-parking zone, so most guests use the Beechfield car park round the corner, roughly £9 per day. Ask the host for the link before you set off.
Blackpool at a Glance
Blackpool is the UK's archetypal Victorian seaside resort, a Fylde Coast town built on candy floss, big dippers and the glow of the Illuminations. From a Hornby Road base the whole show is on the doorstep: the Tower and its observation deck, three Victorian piers, the Comedy Carpet, Coral Island and the long sweep of the Promenade are all a short walk, and a single tram from the seafront carries you the full length of the resort, north to Fleetwood or south to the Pleasure Beach. It is a compact, walkable, gloriously unpretentious place that rewards visitors who stay right in the middle of it.
The calendar is event-led. The Blackpool Illuminations run from late summer into early January and are the headline draw, best seen from a tram running the length of the lit Promenade after dark. The Tower, Sea Life, Coral Island and the new Showtown museum keep families busy whatever the weather, while the grand Winter Gardens and its Empress Ballroom host shows and events year-round. For a quieter, cheaper trip, spring and early summer trade the lights for empty midweek beaches.
Practical notes: the seafront tram is the easiest way to travel, running the full Promenade between Starr Gate and Fleetwood, and contactless makes it simple to hop on and off. The Tower tram stop is a few minutes from the door. Pack a layer for the sea breeze even in summer, and for a first visit, ride the tram the full length of the Illuminations and down to the Pleasure Beach to take the measure of the place.
Is Stay at 25 worth it?
Yes, if you want a clean, refurbished, owner-run room 600 yards from Blackpool Tower with easy self check-in and a walk-everywhere central position: guests rate it highly, with the location the standout strength, the value close behind, and couples especially fond of it. Skip it if you need a cooked breakfast, on-site parking or a lift, the rate includes an in-room hospitality tray only, Hornby Road is a controlled zone, and the upper rooms are stairs only behind a plain terrace frontage.
What Guests Say About Stay at 25
Scores and review counts are aggregated from verified guest bookings on major travel platforms.
Very good
Verified guests rate Stay at 25 'Very good', and the pattern is consistent: a clean, refurbished, good-value B&B that wins decisively on location and value. Location is the clear standout, with value and cleanliness close behind, and it is a firm favourite with couples. The recurring praise is for the walk-everywhere central position, the spotless refurbished rooms, the warm, quiet rooms set back from the street, the frictionless self check-in, and Flat 2 as exceptional value. The honest caveats are the plain exterior with no signage that's tricky to spot at first, the absence of a cooked breakfast and on-site parking, and stairs only to the upper floors. Set those expectations and most guests come away rating it highly.
Found the room very quiet and right next to everything worth seeing, and said he would happily consider returning.
Vincent
Found the room very quiet and right next to everything worth seeing, and said he would happily consider returning.
2026-04-12Praised the handy central location, a clean and spacious room, good in-room kit and a warm, comfortable room.
2026-03-22Comfortable room and the one thing they needed from the hosts was sorted within minutes with great communication; good value with decent toiletries.
2026-03-05Stayed in the two-bedroom Flat 2 and loved it, calling the apartment fantastic value and a first stay they would happily repeat.
2026-02-18Great value with everything they needed, tea and coffee provided, comfortable, quiet and warm, plenty of kitchen storage and very easy self-entry.
2026-01-29Easy code-based check-in, and an early room issue was handled kindly with an immediate move; spotless rooms and an excellent location. They parked at the Beechfield car park round the corner for £9.
2025-12-14Didn't expect much for £30 a night but got fresh towels and bedding, toiletries, a kettle, hairdryer, iron, tea and coffee, Wi-Fi and a smart TV they could log into Netflix on, five minutes from the seafront.
2025-11-30Enjoyed the stay and found it clean and quiet, with pleasant, helpful hosts.
2025-11-10Good to Know Before You Book
Self check-in only, no reception
There is no front desk. On arrival day the hosts email two entry codes, one for the front-door smart lock and one for the key safe at your room, so you let yourself in any time from 15:00 to 23:00. The hosts answer the phone around the clock if you need a hand.
No cooked breakfast and no on-site parking
The rate includes an in-room hospitality tray with tea and coffee rather than a cooked breakfast, with cafes a few minutes' walk away and Flat 2 carrying a full kitchen. There's no parking on-site either, as Hornby Road is a controlled zone, so most guests use the Beechfield car park round the corner for about £9 a day.
Stairs only, and a plain frontage to spot
All the upper rooms are reached by a Victorian staircase with no lift, while Flat 2 sits on the lower ground floor with its own external entrance. The exterior is still mid-face-lift, with a gold '25' on a navy door the only signage, so look for the number rather than a hotel sign on first approach.
Cards only, age 18, no pets, deposit
Payment is by card only, the minimum check-in age is 18, and a refundable £100 damage deposit is taken by card ahead of arrival and returned after check-out. Pets aren't accepted, the property is non-smoking throughout, and hen and stag parties aren't accommodated. Quiet hours run 22:00 to 07:00.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stay at 25
Stay at 25 is at 25 Hornby Road in central Blackpool, FY1, one street back from the Promenade. Blackpool Tower is about 600 yards away, an under-10-minute walk, and the Comedy Carpet, Coral Island, Sea Life and the beach are all a short stroll. The Tower tram stop on the seafront is roughly 340 metres from the door.
There is no reception. On the day you arrive the hosts email you two entry codes: one opens the smart lock on the front door, the other the key safe at your room. You let yourself in any time between 15:00 and 23:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Someone is reachable by phone around the clock if you need help.
There is no on-site parking, as Hornby Road is a controlled-parking zone. Most guests use the Beechfield car park round the corner, which recent guests report at about £9 per day. Ask the hosts for the link in advance so you can plan your arrival.
Breakfast in the traditional cooked sense is not provided under the current owners. Each room has an in-room hospitality tray with tea and coffee, and the two-bedroom Flat 2 apartment has its own full kitchen. For a hot breakfast, there are cafes under six minutes' walk along and around Hornby Road.
Pets are not accepted and the property is non-smoking throughout. Children of any age are welcome, though the minimum check-in age is 18 and a cot is available on request (bedding not supplied). Hen, stag and similar parties are not accommodated regardless of group size.
Yes, it is the same building. It traded as the New Derina Hotel for decades before being rebranded as Stay at 25 in January 2023 under new owners, who refurbished most rooms and hallways. Some older listings and the booking link may still carry the New Derina name, and a few sources call it No 25 Guest House.
Blackpool North mainline station is 0.8 miles away, a flat 12 to 15-minute walk via Talbot Road, or a short taxi or tram. Central Coach Station is about 450 metres. Blackpool Airport stopped scheduled passenger flights in 2014, so the working airports are Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon, roughly 54 to 57 miles away by train via Preston.
Cancellation and prepayment terms vary by the rate you choose, so check the exact policy shown for your dates before you confirm. Payment is by card only, with no cash accepted, and a refundable £100 damage deposit is taken by card ahead of arrival and returned after check-out subject to an inspection.
Flat 2 is a self-contained two-bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor with its own external front door, a fully equipped private kitchen, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and streaming, and a private garden terrace. Families repeatedly single it out as exceptional value. Its main double bed is accessible from one side only.
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Six room types from compact singles and doubles to family quads, plus the self-contained two-bedroom Flat 2 apartment with its own kitchen and garden terrace, in an owner-run B&B 600 yards from Blackpool Tower. Self check-in by two emailed codes, the Promenade five minutes away, and the Tower tram stop on the doorstep. Guests consistently praise the central location and the value, and couples rate it especially highly.
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