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.
Trafford Centre
During your trip to Manchester, you can enjoy retail therapy at Trafford Centre. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Deansgate
During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket
Top hotels in Old Trafford
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford
The hotel was busy this time with the foyer being renovated and quite large groups. This meant that there was a bit of a wait at breakfast for the coffee machine and hot food etc. but the options were still available. Parking was available and signage was given to the temporary reception area so ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Lovely Staff, lovely room, great bar and ideal location.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
a&o Manchester City Centre
Check in was painful with the need to scan s Qr code and fill in a form when all our details are already on the system when we booked. No tea making facilities in rooms. Staff wete great but big queues due to mobile registration. What happens if there is someone who doesn't do mobile qr codes?
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
ibis budget Manchester Airport
Great hotel. Small rooms but well laid out. Clean and comfortable. Great food options available in the hotel. Quick and easy to get terminal 2.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Excellent location, nicely decorated, clean room. Self check-in was straight forward and fast. Friendly, helpful staff. The only thing we didn't care for was the communal coffee/tea station. As we walked by once, there was an unsavoury looking cup of coffee sitting on the worktop and turned us off ...
Reviewed on 10 May 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 O2 Ritz Manchester are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Trafford Park
While you're in Trafford Park, take in top sights like Old Trafford or Imperial War Museum North, 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 People's History Museum.
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.
