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
During your trip to Manchester, you can enjoy retail therapy at Trafford Centre. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
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.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Things to do
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Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester
Top hotels in Ancoats
TRIBE Manchester Airport
The perfect stay at Manchester Airport for the night before a flight! Comfy bed, everything you need and I had an amazing pasta at their restaurant ( on the pricey side as expected at the airport but the quality and taste was well worth the price!)
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
a&o Manchester City Centre
Perfect for a last minute cheap stay. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Very good
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Excellent choice. Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Manchester Portland By Sunday
The hotel is vibrant and funky. The room was very small, but fine for what we needed as we weren't spending much time there other than to sleep. Beds only had one pillow each when we checked in, but the front desk sent up more promptly when we requested---the staff was very responsive and helpful ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Great value, sizeable room and well situated
Reviewed on 2 Apr 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 National Football Museum and Printworks 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.
