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
2.3 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
2.7 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 £115 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 £37 per night
This weekend
From £228 per night
Next weekend
From £211 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | GBP |
Language | English |
Average weekend price | £130 per night |
Average weekday price | £105 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.
I enjoyed walking round the city.
24 May 2022
I enjoyed walking round the city. We visited a couple of restaurants and the food was delicious. We traveled to Manchester to see The Script concert and so got to walk around Victoria before the concert and it was lovely, lots of shops, restaurants and museums to fill your time
Manchester is a vibrant and friendly city.
23 May 2022
Manchester is a vibrant and friendly city. The central library is excellent, a real Gem. We went to BOX, The Opera House and generally walking around the city is very pleasant. Plenty of choices of restaurants and good value for money. The map showing the various neighborhoods is handy. The free bus is excellent to give an overview of places to walk to or see. We did the tour of the Etihad Stadium and Pat, our guide had so much passion for the club, it was a joy. I wish I had at least an extra day or two to go and see Old Trafford and the set of Coronation Street - I will just have to go back. It would be great if there was a more direct pleasant way to access the River Bank. It is blocked by some restaurant barriers and we had to go way out of our way to get to it. Develop the River Bank - It is something to enjoy.
Transport system fab.
22 May 2022
Transport system fab. Trams can take you everywhere. City is great for shopping and of course the amazing Manchester Arena. We parked 15 minutes out of the centre but easy walk into the City to our hotel. NCP and other car parks are expensive in and around the centre.
Great visited my son at Uni, saw Emile Sande at O2 Ritz very...
22 May 2022
Great visited my son at Uni, saw Emile Sande at O2 Ritz very near the Jury Inn (walking distance) took 10 min taxi to ITV Studios to visit Coronation Street, fund experience. Ate at The Kitchen Blues (excellent food and cocktails), lunch in the Vegan 8th Day cafe very good. Brunch at Erz and Gail (I think its called)
Public transport is alright, Trams are best option if you...
21 May 2022
Public transport is alright, Trams are best option if you travel within the city. Lots of inside and outdoor places to visit or activities to do like football, shopping, dinning, night life, safari park, ski etc. With short travel many national parks are there to visit. Lovely people. Only negative point is you will see many homeless people around specially in town centre.
I grew up in Manchester, but moved out of country 45 years...
21 May 2022
I grew up in Manchester, but moved out of country 45 years ago. The city appeals to a younger crowd and the city center is busy especially on the weekends. The area around the Corn Exchange and the Wellington Pub is a plus, with outdoor seating and a range of food, drink options. The city is currently undergoing a major change in the city center with a number of high rises completed and construction is continuing. The city is worth a visit and has a number of attractions that are top rate. Distinct lack of green space for such a high density area The city has shaken off it's industrial roots, but there enough reminders that have been preserved.
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