Manchester Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Media City, Salford Quays, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Media City, Salford Quays, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
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Water way canal area in Manchester ,North west England
Modern apartments on both side of river Irwell passing through Manchester city center, UK.

Where to stay in Manchester

Albert Square featuring a city, street scenes and a square or plaza

Manchester City Centre

4/5(2,171 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, Manchester, England

Old Trafford

Travellers choose Old Trafford for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Trafford Bar Tram Stop or Old Trafford Tram Stop and check out top sights like Old Trafford.

Old Trafford
Piccadilly Gardens which includes rides

Northern Quarter

4/5(353 area reviews)

Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.

Northern Quarter
What a great find,  equal to if not better than it's neighbour Cloudwater Barrel Store

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.

Piccadilly
Just in case the bar names don't give it away, there are now these handy little street signs too.

Gay Village

While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Napoleon's Casino.

Gay Village
#BvsCities Amazing city. This is Media City in Salford Quays. Amazing at night.

Central Retail District

While you're in Central Retail District, take in top sights like Royal Exchange Theatre and jump on the metro at Market Street Station to see more of the city.

Central Retail District
TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is Rp1.595.594 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.595.594
Rp1.914.713 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,714 reviews)
Perfect as an airport hotel. Clean, efficient and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ringway Road Manchester England
The price is Rp1.752.843 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp1.752.843
Rp2.103.411 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,255 reviews)
I was very happy with the hotel in general for an overnight stay before a flight out. Very smooth check in, nice room / bed / bathroom and reasonable sound proofing between rooms. My only moan is the airport shuttle isnt free which when paying for what I would Class as a premium hotel, this should ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is Rp2.318.276 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
Rp2.318.276
Rp2.781.931 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,970 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
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 luxury aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,079 reviews)
Such great value for the size of the rooms!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Native Manchester
Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

4 out of 5
8B Gateway House Manchester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,099 reviews)
Staff were very polite and helpful. Our room was big, bathroom great. Bed was very comfy, and bedroom large. Plenty of wardrobe space. Lounge very comfy excellent tv. Kitchen also good.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly
Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke

4 out of 5
74 Princess St. Manchester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,281 reviews)
It was opposite a Tesco Express.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Whitworth Locke
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
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5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
1179
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
351
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
41
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Great for shopping and shows. Good restaurants in the city centre. Not so good for cleanliness and beggars on the streets.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Fantastic city with lots to do!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Another fantastic trip to Manchester. Will be back again soon .But not at this hotel at this price . Far better hotels at cheaper rates.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

just an average city

5/5 - Excellent

Dawn

Very handy for the Trafford Centre

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