Ancoats Travel Guide
Manchester
Popular places to visit
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.
Trafford Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favourite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Deansgate
During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
Top hotels in Ancoats
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Staff were very pleasant
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Room was dated and tatty bathroom door rotten from water damage and bath seal was full of mold. Window lock was broken so don’t shut properly so loud all night wasn’t informed of the £10 an hour carpark charge until we checked it! … on a positive the bed was clean however because it was on casters ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Clean room, quirky features, incredibly helpful staff - car park handy - brilliant location!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
Great shuttle service from the hotel to the terminal. Room was great. It was a little bit noisy - people running up and down the corridors going to other rooms. Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Nice hotel, good size deluxe double room, view not great but then there was not much to look at, staff very friendly and informative, tea and coffee available in room with biscuits as well as a coffee pod machine. In room Table set up was awkward for laptop use and working but was ok. wifi had good ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
Swift check in, friendly reception staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ancoats
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
New Islington
While you're in New Islington, take in top sights like Rochdale Canal and jump on the metro at New Islington Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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 of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.
NOMA
NOMA might not have many top sights, but Etihad Stadium and National Football Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
Chinatown
Chinatown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manchester Art Gallery and Imperial Chinese Archway while in the area.
