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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Piccadilly Gardens
Kick back and relax at Manchester’s most popular green space and transport hub, and marvel at the city’s most controversial architecture.
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
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Ancoats
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Great location, friendly staff, quiet room
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Stayed for the night as we had an early flight the next day. The staff were great, very friendly and informative. Decided to eat at the hotel instead of heading back into the city and glad we did as it was fantastic, not just generic hotel food you come to expect.
Reviewed on 23 Dec, 2025
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Awesome hotel would stay again!!
Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Clean comfortable room, quiet and good comfy bed. Pub food enjoyable, food good and staff pleasant and friendly
Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2025
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Great hotel great location
Reviewed on 23 Dec, 2025
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
clean room friendly staff and excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025
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.
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.
Manchester City Centre
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.
