Gay Village

Manchester

Just in case the bar names don't give it away, there are now these handy little street signs too.
Just in case the bar names don't give it away, there are now these handy little street signs too.
Memorial to Manchester academic Alan Turing - father of computer science and the cryptographer who cracked the Enigma code. Persecuted for his sexuality by an ungrateful government and a prejudiced society.
Rochdale Canal Boundary Wall To Canal Between Sackville Street And Chorlton Street
Gay Village

Popular places to visit

View from the footpath along Rochdale canal in the Castlefield area in the center of Manchester, England towards a historic steel railway bridge

Canal Street

During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Canal Street
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
Espectacular view of this glamorous mall. Manchester United Kingdom

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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

Trafford Centre
Manchester Skyline and Manchester Sport City

Etihad Stadium

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

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

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

AO Arena

Things to do

Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket

$81
per adult
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

$81
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

$21
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Visit Caernarfon Castle

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

$36
per traveler
86% 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
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Gay Village Hotel Deals

Townhouse Hotel Manchester

Townhouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
101 Portland Street Manchester England
$61 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$74 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Experience was excellent as always although I found the temperature in the room a bit too hot and the air conditioning wasn’t able to cool it down.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Townhouse Hotel Manchester
Britannia Hotel Manchester

Britannia Hotel Manchester

3 out of 5
35 Portland Street Manchester England
$43 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$53 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Old ...
6.6/10 (2,188 reviews)
Room was brilliant

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Britannia Hotel Manchester
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
55 Portland Street Manchester England
$91 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$110 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 a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,040 reviews)
Breakfast wasn’t as good as I would expect in a Clayton

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
voco Manchester City Centre by IHG

voco Manchester City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
59 Portland St Manchester England
$81 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$99 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,556 reviews)
Modern, clean and very welcoming. Will return again

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

voco Manchester City Centre by IHG
TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
$95 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$115 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,679 reviews)
Really good and T2 departures

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane Manchester England
$103 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$124 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (3,252 reviews)
Clean room, great friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
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Other neighborhoods around Gay Village

Chinatown showing night scenes, a city and street scenes

Chinatown

4/5(40 area reviews)

Travelers come to Chinatown for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and Imperial Chinese Archway while you're in town.

Chinatown
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
What a great find, equal to if not better than it's neighbour Cloudwater Barrel Store

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
Magnificent Cathedral under extensive renovations. Estimated completion date is set at 2024.

Civic Quarter

While you're in Civic Quarter, take in top sights like Manchester City Hall and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station to see more of the city.

Civic Quarter
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
#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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