Manchester City Centre
In the city centre
Amid the welcoming bustle of the city centre, Piccadilly Gardens is a green space with a difference. Redesigned by a Japanese architect, these 21st-century gardens are cool, modernistic and controversial. Take a bird’s-eye view from the Manchester Wheel, then steady the vertigo with a real ale at the KRO Bar.
Places to stay from £20 per night
Didsbury
4.2 miles from city centre
The streets of the outer suburb of Didsbury are peppered with Victorian mansions, homes of the mill owners who prospered there in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This district’s gracious, old-village atmosphere makes it the ideal place for quieter nights out in stylish surroundings. Pop in to the village for a choice selection of restaurants.
Places to stay from £35 per night
Old Trafford
2.2 miles from city centre
Manchester United. For many, they are the only reason they have even heard of the city. The stadium stands like a sporting skyscraper, with upwards of 70,000 people regularly packing into the arena, turning the surrounding streets into a sea of red. Hungry on match day? Stop at one of the fish and chip shops for an English tradition.
Places to stay from £26 per night
Fallowfield
2.6 miles from city centre
With a large student population, there’s always something afoot in Fallowfield. Local bars and restaurants specialise in catering for champagne lifestyles on lemonade wages. It's worth venturing here if only for is fabulous comedy club XS Malarkey. The atmosphere is young and lively but you don’t have to be a student to get a kick out of this area.
Places to stay from £40 per night
Northern Quarter
0.1 miles from city centre
Don’t dismiss Manchester’s most “alternative” quarter as merely a hipster’s paradise. Sample a dizzying range of beers – locally brewed and from all parts of the world – in Port Street Beer House. Then soak up the brews with a chewy, cheesy, crispy pizza in “Dough”. There’s lots to do in this night-owl’s hotspot.
Places to stay from £25 per night
Castlefield
0.8 miles from city centre
Tradition meets inner-city calm. That’s what you’ll find in Castlefield, another area which proudly demonstrates the proud canal based history of the city. Recent redevelopments have not detracted from the charming character of this part of the city, with the Bridgewater Canal and the red brick bridges in particular worth a special visit.
Places to stay from £42 per night
Salford
1.8 miles from city centre
Salford has arrived at last! Investment life-blood has transformed this urban wasteland into urbane sophisticate. The theatres and art galleries of the Lowry Centre – named for Salford’s most famed “matchstick men” painter – ensure that the area is beyond cool. And the presence of ITV and the BBC ensure the city’s role as MediaCity UK.
Places to stay from £30 per night
Manchester, the third largest city in England, is rooted in industry and expressionism. It was here where the Industrial Revolution began and where many of the UK’s most revered musical talents were born.
Today, this spirit lives on in a thriving media industry and an array of fascinating museums. Visit the Museum of Science and Industry to get some perspective on the city’s industrial past and scientific achievements, or delve into the city's sporting history at the National Football Museum, which features exhibitions on the past and present day.
Those who want to catch a game should head straight for Old Trafford, home of the country’s biggest football club, Manchester United. If tickets aren’t available, be sure to take a stadium tour, or catch a game at the home ground of their rivals, Manchester City.
Manchester is also renowned for its nightlife and music culture. For a memorable night out, head to the bars and clubs of Oxford Road or the Northern Quarter to hear indie anthems and dance classics by the likes of Oasis and The Smiths – two of Manchester’s finest rock ‘n’ roll exports.
The city is well connected by trams, buses and trains to Manchester Piccadilly, the central train station.
Tonight
From £246 per night
Next weekend
From £550 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | GBP |
Language | English |
Average weekend price | £11 per night |
Average weekday price | £11 per night |
Typical stay | 1 night |
Old Trafford Stadium
2.6 miles from city centre
AO Arena
0.6 miles from city centre
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
2.7 miles from city centre
Trafford Centre
4.9 miles from city centre
Manchester Apollo
1 miles from city centre
Canal Street
0.2 miles from city centre
Etihad Stadium
1.5 miles from city centre
The Palace Theatre
0.5 miles from city centre
Bridgewater Hall
0.6 miles from city centre
The Lowry
2.5 miles from city centre
Manchester in the autumn
You'll still get a warm welcome in Manchester and not just because of the curry.
A seasonal guide to Manchester
Culture, entertainment, and fun-filled events are abundant year-round in Manchester.
We enjoyed the tram ride.
3 June 2023
We enjoyed the tram ride. A family ticket all day was only £5.20 - buy ticket at the machine in the tram platform. We loved China Town because we picked a great Vietnamese restaurant and the kids loved their pho! My son visited the National Football Museum and the Old Trafford stadium, which he loved!
The best thing to do in Manchester is explore football.
30 May 2023
The best thing to do in Manchester is explore football. The national museum of football is must see and also very recommended to check out Old Trafford. Either just with a stadium tour or get there for a game!
had the most amazing interaction with Ahmet on the front...
30 May 2023
had the most amazing interaction with Ahmet on the front desk. Such a warm welcome & helped me enjoy my stay to the max, always went above and beyond to make sure I had everything needed for a beautiful stay. Will definitely be back ❤️
Attended Gladys Knight concert at the Apollo.
29 May 2023
Attended Gladys Knight concert at the Apollo. Bar charges exceptionally high. £18 for two drinks an outrage. Apollo in need of revamp ASAP. Left at 10.30 to go to city centre to perhaps have something to eat and a drink however found most establishments had or were closing. Greatly surprised as a Saturday night. Bumped into some very drunk and offensive young men. Went home on the last bus after buying a sandwich in the Spar by the bus stop. Visited the Arndale on the Sunday which was pleasant enough but could have been anywhere else in the UK. The city of my partners birth but won't be rushing back and won't be using the Diamond Lodge.
If you like walking canals this is a good spot.
28 May 2023
If you like walking canals this is a good spot. You can easily walk into central Manchester down the Bridgewater/Rochdale canal, getting to Oxford road in ~45mins. If you want to walk further head for Piccadilly station and then pick up the canal that goes up to the Etihad, Droylesden or even Ashton. The tram can be used if you get tired. The Quays themselves are attractive.
We loved the general cleanliness of the city, and how...
26 May 2023
We loved the general cleanliness of the city, and how vintage is integrated with modern. Restaurants and self-help food venues are plentiful & varied. It is very easy to get around in Manchester, with many choices of modes of travel. People are generally helpful and approachable.
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