Old Trafford Travel Guide
Manchester
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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 Cricket Ground
Catch an event at Old Trafford Cricket Ground during your trip to Manchester. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Canal Street
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
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Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
Top hotels in Old Trafford
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford
Very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Convenient to Old Trafford stadium (10 minute walk). Closer yet to tram system, with easy access to city center.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Manchester Portland By Sunday
We travelled all day to get to Manchester. We arrived at the Portland to an underwhelming welcome by Irina. It was not immediately obvious we had arrived at reception as a woman was working on a laptop on a simple bench. It appeared we should have known that!!! We actually were at reception but you ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
A very lovely affordable hotel that is ideally located for the city centre. Very easy to find. Room is nice though compact. Bathroom is shower only
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
Room was really noisy
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
alright
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Trafford
Castlefield
Castlefield is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Castlefield Bowl and Beetham Tower while in the area.
First Street
First Street might not have many top sights, but Old Trafford and Deansgate Locks are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 of the city at Parkway Tram Stop or Village Tram Stop.
Spinningfields
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Spinningfields. You might want to make time for a stop at Manchester Opera House or Deansgate.
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.
Oxford Road Corridor
While visiting Oxford Road Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Manchester Museum and Contact.
