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.
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.
Piccadilly Gardens
Watch the world go by and take a look at Manchester’s most controversial architecture at the city’s busiest green space and transport hub.
Things to do
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour
Top hotels in Ancoats
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Very clean bar great staff bar staff lovely
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Room very clean and up graded
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Hotel is fantastic. Great rooms. Great breakfast. Kind staff. Only weak point is Refuge Bar, very cool but long queues
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Pleasant experience, rooms are clean, staffs are helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Clean room. Lovely staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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.
