Manchester

Travel Guide

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
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Piccadilly

When in Piccadilly and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Manchester Conference Centre 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
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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
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
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane, Manchester Airport, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$96 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$116 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,992 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Close to the airport and great shuttle service."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

4 out of 5
40 Laystall Street, Manchester, England
$79 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$97 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (673 reviews)
"I booked a suite for 3 and the room was very spacious. The double sofa bed was already set-up when we checked in. Room very well sound-proof, allowing us to have very good sleeps for 3 nights. Air-conditioner was working perfectly, and we were able customize room's temperature to our liking and most ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

4 out of 5
London Road, Manchester, England
$86 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$105 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (723 reviews)
"The onsite restaurant/bar area was fantastic. Our waitor, Habish, was very hospitable and welcoming especially to our kids. We had a great stay."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Native Manchester

Native Manchester

4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street, Manchester, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (810 reviews)
"We stayed in a lovely one bed apartment that retained old features of the building. Located on a corner off the it was quiet and had great light. Staff friendly. Would definitely return."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Native Manchester
Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke

4 out of 5
74 Princess St., Manchester, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,124 reviews)
Great living/staying
"Great spot on a great location of Manchester. Staff here were excellent always trying to help with recommendations. It is more like apartment style which is fun and different. They offer any amenities you need but won't bug you everyday for housekeeping. Had everything in the kitchen including dishwasher ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Whitworth Locke
Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

4 out of 5
8B Gateway House, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,976 reviews)
"Great location, clean, comfortable rooms. Gave us an upgrade. Missing an item or 2 but that was corrected immediately. Only complaint is street noise, but it's on a busy street near the train station so to be expected."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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
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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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