Hotels in Manchester

Where to Stay in Manchester

• The city centre and Piccadilly: the main station, shopping streets and airport rail link; the most practical area for a first visit.
• The Northern Quarter: independent cafés, record shops, bars and street art; a young, lively atmosphere.
• Spinningfields and Deansgate: modern hotels, restaurants and business districts.
• Salford Quays and MediaCityUK: modern waterside hotels close to Old Trafford, handy on match days.

Types of Accommodation

Alongside city hotels, guest houses and B&Bs are common in Manchester, and aparthotels suit families and longer stays. City-centre hotels are popular for business trips, while guest houses in outer areas offer better-value stays.

When to Go

Manchester can be visited year-round, with longer days from May to September. Hotels in the centre fill quickly and prices rise around big match days, concerts and conferences, so book early for those dates. In December, Christmas markets fill the city centre.

Getting There

Trains run frequently from Manchester Airport to Piccadilly station. For a private transfer to your hotel, see Manchester Airport to Manchester transfer. In the city, the Metrolink tram reaches Salford Quays and the Old Trafford and Etihad stadiums, and direct trains run to London.

Things to Do in Manchester

The Science and Industry Museum, John Rylands Library, Manchester Art Gallery and Manchester Museum are the city’s cultural highlights. Old Trafford and Etihad stadium tours are favourites with football fans. The Peak District is close for day hikes, and Liverpool and Blackpool are easy to visit by train.

Who Is It For?

Manchester is a good base for football fans, young travellers after music and nightlife, business and conference visitors and anyone exploring the north of England. If you are coming for a match, choose Salford Quays or a hotel on the tram line.

Practical Tips

• On match days, hotels and trams near the stadiums are very busy, so set off early.
• The weather changes often; pack an umbrella or waterproof.
• Many city-centre museums have free permanent collections.

Booking a Hotel in Manchester

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