Ancoats Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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 with a trip to Heaton Park, a popular green space in Manchester. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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.
Canal Street
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Activities
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Our pick of the best Ancoats Hotel Deals
TRIBE Manchester Airport
"Great airport hotel. Comfortable and quiet for early morning flight"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
a&o Manchester City Centre
"Spacious clean room with shower room and separate wc. Comfortable beds and mini fridge provided but no kettle. Perfectly located for access to all of the city on foot. Overall pleasant stay and if ever in Manchester again, would not hesitate to stay here again."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
ibis budget Manchester Airport
"Counter staff were great, bed was comfortable and air conditioning worked. Wasn’t impressed by the cleaning staff banging on the door like the building was on fire and then being really abrupt when speaking to us when we still had 2 hours until we needed to check out."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
"clean and tidy, easy check in"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
"After finally being allocated a room, the room was stiflingly hot as this was the hottest May on record, and the in room AC did not work. As such we had to open the window later that evening when the outside temperature had dropped low enough, but were then unable to get any sleep as the hotel backs ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
"This hotel was good all round. The only fault I could report on is that for us the mattress was a little hard. Also all the standard rooms have shower over a bath which makes it hard and difficult for elderly people to get over the side of the bath to have a shower. I know that there rooms available ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ancoats
New Cross
While there might not be top attractions in New Cross, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Football Museum and Printworks.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
Piccadilly
When in Piccadilly and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Manchester Conference Centre 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.
