Hostel YHA Manchester

Potato Wharf, Manchester, M3 4NB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
1,661 reviews

The property is pretty big. Very nice lounge area to chill, hangout and get things done. Jo was very helpful during the check-in. She provided very helpful information like the free bus map, free walkin tour brochure, and more

Hazem Netherlands

Very comfortable beds and quite during night-time

Mickanddi Ireland

It was lovely but the bathroom spelt of wee - apart from that the breakfast was fab - location was fab !

Kelli-jo United Kingdom

Clean and nice staff. It is huge with full facilities. It has bar and you can order food there

Donjit Thailand

4 people a room is really nice in terms of space, interference and safety. The common area is bright, clean and comfortable. The kitchen is equipped with microwave, stove, coffee makers and a fridge. The front desk is very friendly and helpful.

James Germany

20 min far from the city center by feet. It was very clean and had showers and toilets both inside and outside the dormitories (which was very useful when we went home late in the night). This hostel also has a restaurant, vending machines, a laundry room and a tiny thrift-shop :) !

Marie France

Nice location, great beds & the price was fantastic

Mkee379 United States of America

The staff is very nice and the hostel is very well located. The bed is comfy and the room is large enough for 4 people. It was very quite at night.

Fernanda Brazil

Lovely design, lovely river view,good bedding, friendly staff

Oluwaseyi Nigeria

The YHA is probably the nicest hostel I've stayed in. The atmosphere is really great, the downstairs foyer/lounge is very comfortable and the wifi is good. The rooms are nice and clean with everything you would expect from a hostel.

Kerrymarrow New Zealand
8.5
Very Good
1,661 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The property is pretty big. Very nice lounge area to chill, hangout and get things done. Jo was very helpful during the check-in.”
    Hazem Hazem Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Very comfortable beds and quite during night-time”
    Mickanddi Mickanddi Ireland Ireland
  • “It was lovely but the bathroom spelt of wee - apart from that the breakfast was fab - location was fab !”
    Kelli-jo Kelli-jo United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean and nice staff. It is huge with full facilities. It has bar and you can order food there”
    Donjit Donjit Thailand Thailand
  • “4 people a room is really nice in terms of space, interference and safety. The common area is bright, clean and comfortable. The kitchen is equipped with microwave, stove, coffee makers and a fridge.”
    James James Germany Germany
  • “20 min far from the city center by feet. It was very clean and had showers and toilets both inside and outside the dormitories (which was very useful when we went home late in the night).”
    Marie Marie France France
  • “Nice location, great beds & the price was fantastic”
    Mkee379 Mkee379 United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff is very nice and the hostel is very well located. The bed is comfy and the room is large enough for 4 people. It was very quite at night.”
    Fernanda Fernanda Brazil Brazil
  • “Lovely design, lovely river view,good bedding, friendly staff”
    Oluwaseyi Oluwaseyi Nigeria Nigeria
  • “The YHA is probably the nicest hostel I've stayed in. The atmosphere is really great, the downstairs foyer/lounge is very comfortable and the wifi is good.”
    Kerrymarrow Kerrymarrow New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location8.4
  • Free WiFi 6.2
Low score for Manchester

Stay in the heart of Manchester – Great location - show map

Just 10 minutes’ walk from central Manchester, the YHA hostel features a café bar, regular film nights in its cinema room, a canal side restaurant, and free parking. With a 24-hour front desk, the property provides a buffet breakfast each morning and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Guests at YHA Manchester can make use of a communal kitchen for their own All rooms contain bunk beds and are en-suite. Laundry facilities are provided for guests’ use, and there is 24-hour guest access to the hostel.

Deansgate Rail Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away, while the MEN Arena is just over 1 miles away. The set of TV’s Coronation Street and a number of bars and restaurants can be reached with a 10-minute walk.

This is our guests' favorite part of Manchester, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the real heart of Manchester, this property has an excellent location score of 8.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good
 · 1,661 reviews
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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.4
    Kitchen
    WiFi connection
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.6
    Convenient location
  • Location8.4
    Parking
  • Free WiFi 6.2
Low score for Manchester

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hazem Netherlands

    “The property is pretty big. Very nice lounge area to chill, hangout and get things done. Jo was very helpful during the check-in. She provided very helpful information like the free bus map, free walkin tour brochure, and more”

  • Mickanddi Ireland

    “Very comfortable beds and quite during night-time ”

  • Kelli-jo United Kingdom

    “It was lovely but the bathroom spelt of wee - apart from that the breakfast was fab - location was fab !”

  • Donjit Thailand

    “Clean and nice staff. It is huge with full facilities. It has bar and you can order food there”

  • James Germany

    “4 people a room is really nice in terms of space, interference and safety. The common area is bright, clean and comfortable. The kitchen is equipped with microwave, stove, coffee makers and a fridge. The front desk is very friendly and helpful.”

  • Marie France

    “20 min far from the city center by feet. It was very clean and had showers and toilets both inside and outside the dormitories (which was very useful when we went home late in the night). This hostel also has a restaurant, vending machines, a laundry room and a tiny thrift-shop :) !”

  • Mkee379 United States of America

    “Nice location, great beds & the price was fantastic”

  • Fernanda Brazil

    “The staff is very nice and the hostel is very well located. The bed is comfy and the room is large enough for 4 people. It was very quite at night.”

  • Oluwaseyi Nigeria

    “Lovely design, lovely river view,good bedding, friendly staff”

  • Kerrymarrow New Zealand

    “The YHA is probably the nicest hostel I've stayed in. The atmosphere is really great, the downstairs foyer/lounge is very comfortable and the wifi is good. The rooms are nice and clean with everything you would expect from a hostel. ”

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  • is it possible to send a football game ticket to this address so i can retrieve it to watch the game.

    Yes. You can have the tickets delivered to the hostel. We will keep it safe behind the reception until arrive :)

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    Answered on March 5, 2020
  • Hi, if I book a Quadruple room, will we have our bathroom and shower inside our room for ourselves?

    hello, yes the bathroom is inside your room Kind Regards, Reception staff

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    Asked about: Quadruple Room • Answered on October 8, 2021
  • If we buy a four person private room can we lock our doors?

    All of our rooms have locks on the doors that can only be opened by the keycards of the occupants.

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    Answered on October 23, 2021
  • If i book this room for 3adults & a child, the toilet-shower will be private ?

    yes it will be

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    Asked about: Quadruple Room • Answered on August 9, 2021
  • Hi I was wondering if it possible for a early check in time

    We always try to help guests to check in early but it very much depends on the day. Officially it's 5pm so if it's not possible on the day you check in you can leave luggage in our lockers and come back later. Hope this helps.

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    Answered on September 7, 2021
  • Hi.do u have a parking facility?

    yes we do (subject to availability)

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    Answered on August 9, 2021
  • Is there a shower in an en-suite room?

    yes

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    Answered on September 18, 2019
  • I need to leave the hotel at 2:00 AM in Saturday coz my flight is early in the morning... Is this possible?

    yes

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    Asked about: Quadruple Room • Answered on September 18, 2019
  • What are the towel arrangements ? How much to hire or can we bring our own?

    Hello, You are more than welcome to bring your own towels. Subject to availability you can also hire them for £2 each, or buy them for £7 each. Reception Team

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    Asked about: Quadruple Room • Answered on September 18, 2021
  • Is there a safe storage for my bike

    Yes! We've got a safe and secure bike shed just behind our main building :)

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    Answered on November 5, 2019
  • Do you have bunk beds.

    Yes we all our rooms have bunk beds

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    Answered on July 5, 2021
  • How old do you have to be to stay here

    Hello, Any age, everyone is welcome :-)

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    Answered on October 19, 2019
  • Hi, would you offer an earlier check in? What is your latest time for check in? And do you allow the use of your car park a few hours before/after we have checked in or out? Thanks

    We're not currently able to offer early check ins or late check outs. We will gladly offer you free parking a few hours before and after check in/out. Just register your car when you check in.

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    Answered on August 9, 2021
  • do you offer safe service for laptop?

    We have lockers which you can use for £2 to safely store your laptop/luggage. We also have communal storage and lockers available in the rooms which you will need a padlock for.

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    Answered on October 15, 2019
  • Hi, when are the check in and check out times?

    check in time is 5pm, check out time is 10am

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    Asked about: Quadruple Room • Answered on August 9, 2021
  • Hi am looking for a hotel room but wondering are all the room share rooms. Or can I get a single room

    Hi, At the moment all of our rooms are booked on a private basis. If, for instance, you book a 4-bedded room for just yourself, there will be no one else in the three remaining beds. I hope that helps, Reception Team

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    Answered on September 18, 2021
  • If we arrive earlier than the check in time can we park our car ? Is it likely that the car park will be full if we arrive around 3pm

    Yeah that is not a problem, just make sure you register your car with us in reception :) Thanks, YHA Manchester

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    Answered on September 18, 2021
  • Is there a luggage storage on the day of departure

    We have a communal luggage room free of charge for use after check out until 9pm of that day. We also have private one use lockers from £2.

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    Answered on January 20, 2020
  • Does this place have car parking? Or some nearby if not?

    We have parking. It's currently free for guests staying overnight, however this is strictly on a first come, first serve basis.

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    Answered on July 5, 2021
  • Does this room have a private bathroom?

    All of our rooms are ensuite.

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    Asked about: Quadruple Room • Answered on October 23, 2021
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Castlefield Bowl
    0.1 miles
  • The Castlefield Rooms
    0.2 miles
  • Science and Industry Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Science & Industry Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Opera House Manchester
    0.3 miles
  • Spinningfields
    0.4 miles
  • People's History Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Bridgewater Hall
    0.5 miles
  • HOME Manchester
    0.5 miles
  • John Rylands Library
    0.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Manchester Central Library
    0.6 miles
  • Albert Square
    0.6 miles
  • Manchester Art Gallery
    0.7 miles
  • Manchester Arena
    1 miles
  • Piccadilly Train Station
    1.1 miles
  • Manchester Museum
    1.2 miles
  • Whitworth Art Gallery
    1.6 miles
  • Etihad Stadium Manchester
    2.4 miles
  • Heaton Park
    4.3 miles
  • Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens
    4.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • Manchester Airport
    7.9 miles
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport
    26.4 miles
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport
    36.7 miles
How to get to YHA Manchester from Manchester Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: International

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of YHA Manchester Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Pool table Additional charge
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules YHA Manchester takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 16 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo JCB YHA Manchester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be canceled by YHA.
The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodations for at least seven nights.
The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.
Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.
Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.
Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

Please note that only the alcoholic drinks purchased from the property can be consumed on-site.

Free parking is subject to availability, and is reliant on guests registering their registration plate in the electronic terminal located on reception.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about YHA Manchester

  • Guests staying at YHA Manchester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • YHA Manchester offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Movie nights

  • Check-in at YHA Manchester is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at YHA Manchester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to YHA Manchester by:

    • Car 23min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at YHA Manchester (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Free parking

  • YHA Manchester has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • YHA Manchester is 1 miles from the center of Manchester.