Manchester

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St. Peter\\\'s Square which includes railway items, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Manchester Art Gallery showing interior views and art as well as an individual femail
Manchester Museum
Manchester City Hall featuring heritage architecture and interior views
Manchester City Hall featuring heritage architecture and interior views

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
Old Trafford featuring a statue or sculpture

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
Piccadilly Basin is an exciting and historic contribution to Manchester's open spaces. It anchors the southern margin of the Northern Quarter and links through to Ancoats, it is also the counter balance to Castlefield. Get there along the Rochdale Canal, past the only canal lock in the country that sits beneath a building! #LifeAtExpedia #Manchester #NQ #Reflections

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
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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
Imperial War Museum North featuring interior views

Trafford Park

While you're in Trafford Park, take in top sights like Trafford Centre or Old Trafford, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Parkway Tram Stop or Village Tram Stop.

Trafford Park
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Gay Village

If you're spending some time in Gay Village, Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial are top sights worth seeing.

Gay Village
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Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane Manchester England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$118 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,220 reviews)
Fresh food options to have eggs cooked fresh

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
$194 nightly
The price is $233 total per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
$233 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
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 restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,845 reviews)
Easy check in, no queue and reception staff welcoming. Comfortable room.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
$121 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$145 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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. Popular attractions Old Trafford ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (560 reviews)
Very enjoyable one night stay. Lovely room and excellent breakfast. easy check in and out

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Treehouse Hotel Manchester
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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
Great location, quiet and clean

Reviewed on Jan 11, 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! (2,071 reviews)
Great location for access to the city. Apartment was just perfect. Would recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 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! (1,237 reviews)
Last minute booking. Our room was fantastic! Staff was incredible! Manager went above and beyond. Anna at the front desk was extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend this place and would return to it in a heartbeat

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Whitworth Locke
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Popular places to visit

Old Trafford

Old Trafford

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
The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex in Greater Manchester, England.

Trafford Centre

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

Trafford Centre
A friend and I went to see Ed Sheeran where Anne Marie and Jamie Lawson were supporting acts. All were amazing performances and the atmosphere was great!. Ed commented he was particularly impressed with the Mexican wave we had going all around the stadium. #LifeatExpedia #Concert #UK #Manchester #EdSheeran #AnneMarie #JamieLawson #Music

Etihad Stadium

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

Etihad Stadium
Heaton Park

Heaton Park

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

Heaton Park
Deansgate

Deansgate

During your trip to Manchester, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Deansgate. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Deansgate
Piccadilly Gardens which includes a monument, a statue or sculpture and a city

Piccadilly Gardens

Watch the world go by and take a look at Manchester’s most controversial architecture at the city’s busiest green space and transport hub.

Piccadilly Gardens

Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

$68
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
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

$9
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
Manchester City Walking Tour

Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

$19
per adult
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

$66
per adult
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
Picture 1 for Activity Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise

$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise
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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.

Cities near Manchester

Bolton

Bolton

Photo "Chadderton" by Bill Boaden (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Bill Boaden (CC BY-SA)

Chadderton

Photo "Cheadle" by david newton (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by david newton (CC BY-SA)

Cheadle

Warrington which includes heritage architecture

Warrington

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