Manchester

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Media City, Salford Quays, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Media City, Salford Quays, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
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Water way canal area in Manchester ,North west England
Modern apartments on both side of river Irwell passing through Manchester city center, UK.

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Where to stay in Manchester

Albert Square which includes a city, street scenes and a square or plaza

Manchester City Centre

4.5/5(348 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city.

Manchester City Centre
Piccadilly Gardens showing rides

Northern Quarter

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.

Northern Quarter
Old Trafford, Manchester, England

Old Trafford

Consider a visit to Old Trafford and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Old Trafford. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Trafford Bar Tram Stop or Old Trafford Tram Stop.

Old Trafford
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Piccadilly

If you're spending time in Piccadilly, check out sights like Market Street or Rochdale Canal and hop on the metro to see more the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.

Piccadilly
Just in case the bar names don't give it away, there are now these handy little street signs too.

Gay Village

If you're spending some time in Gay Village, Canal Street and Napoleon's Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Gay Village
#BvsCities Amazing city. This is Media City in Salford Quays. Amazing at night.

Central Retail District

While you're in Central Retail District, take in top sights like Royal Exchange Theatre and jump on the metro at Market Street Station to see more of the city.

Central Retail District
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TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
$95 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$114 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,720 reviews)
Lovely stay

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Novotel Manchester Centre

Novotel Manchester Centre

4 out of 5
21 Dickinson Street Manchester England
$49 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$60 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Ideal location and a lovely bar area

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Novotel Manchester Centre
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ringway Road Manchester England
$89 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$107 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,263 reviews)
Good place to stay for overnight at airport hotel has good parking and a nice atmosphere in restaurant and lounge great staff a good choice.thanks

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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Native Manchester

Native Manchester

4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street Manchester England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,081 reviews)
Such great value for the size of the rooms!

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Native Manchester
Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

4 out of 5
8B Gateway House Manchester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,099 reviews)
Staff were very polite and helpful. Our room was big, bathroom great. Bed was very comfy, and bedroom large. Plenty of wardrobe space. Lounge very comfy excellent tv. Kitchen also good.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly
Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke

4 out of 5
74 Princess St. Manchester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,281 reviews)
It was opposite a Tesco Express.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Popular places to visit

Old Trafford

Old Trafford

4.5/5(148 reviews)

Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.

Old Trafford
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Trafford Centre

4.5/5(32 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favorite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

Trafford Centre
Manchester Skyline and Manchester Sport City

Etihad Stadium

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Etihad Stadium
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Heaton Park

5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Heaton Park
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AO Arena

4/5(74 reviews)

Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

AO Arena
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Deansgate

4/5(11 reviews)

During your trip to Manchester, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Deansgate. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this romantic area.

Deansgate

Things to do

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

$74
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

$20
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

$80
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

$35
per traveler
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Visit Caernarfon Castle

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

$78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester City Walking Tour

Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

$19
per adult
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
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Reviews of Manchester

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
196
5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
235
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
69
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I didn’t visit Manchester at all; just flew in and out from there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Manchester was a great and very friendly place to visit and I would recommend it to anyone traveling to the UK. Plenty of shops,Pubs and restaurants where ever you walk . I am looking forward to returning with my wife to the Manchester.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We didn't stay in Manchester - only saw the airport and train station.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Amazing city with amazing people....More friendly than the South I.e London

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice walkable city felt very safe

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I really fell in love with Manchester. The people are fantastic. The architecture is amazing. So much to see and do.

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