Old Trafford Travel Guide
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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
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 Old Trafford
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford
Heating system did not work. Went to Reception to ask to be moved to be advised the hotel was full! It was a Sunday night stay in February. To resolve this issue, they gave me a small fan heater that kept me awake for most of the night because of the noise it generated. At check-out I went to log ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Staff were lovely. We had a great meal in the restaurant. Room was modern and clean.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Manchester Portland By Sunday
Good location and the room is clean, but that’s is all the good points I can say. The walls are paper thin and the room next door woke me at 04:30 in the morning. The breakfast was also one.of the worst I’ve ever eaten
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
Clean room, lovely bar and reception area
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
The room was okay. Not cleaned thoroughly as we found a padlock and saw a glitch
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Lovely staff & great hotel, in the centre of everything
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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.
