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
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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
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
Imperial War Museum North featuring interior views

Trafford Park

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

Trafford Park
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$95 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$114 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (1,351 reviews)
Didn't have breakfast

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane Manchester England
$101 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$121 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
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! (3,178 reviews)
The female receptionist was superb great start to my stay efficient and very friendly

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
$163 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$195 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
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! (2,746 reviews)
Large room. Very large, comfortable bed. Clean and toiletries provided as well as complimentary water. Air conditioning quite easy to operate We were only staying one night before a very early morning flight and would recommend. Did not sample breakfast due to time of flight

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
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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! (970 reviews)
Most unique hotel we have stayed in. The room was spacious and comfortable. Wifi worked well. Comfortable bed. Spacious bathroom and shower cubicle. Good kitchen facilities. Great location-close to train station, walking distance to city centre. Would definitely recommend it to anyone to stay ...

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Native Manchester
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! (1,218 reviews)
Stayed here many times, lovely service and always clean rooms

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Whitworth Locke
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! (2,057 reviews)
Excellent staff who were really helpful, friendly and welcoming. The apartment was as described and with lots of amenities (coffee machine, crockery, cutlery, and other small appliances). Overall a very pleasant stay.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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

Trafford Centre

4.5/5(32 reviews)

During your trip to Manchester, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Trafford Centre. 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

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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

Etihad Stadium
Heaton Park

Heaton Park

5/5(6 reviews)

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

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

Piccadilly Gardens

4/5(42 reviews)

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
Deansgate

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

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

$78
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Visit Caernarfon Castle

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

$92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

$9
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

$35
per traveler
88% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
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

$65
per adult
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
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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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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

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