Gay Village Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gay Village
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Photo by Marjorie Kuss
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Photo by Amanda Berry
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Photo by Iain McLean
Photo by Iain McLean
Photo by Iain McLean

Popular places to visit

Canal Street

Canal Street

During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Canal Street
Old Trafford

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
Trafford Centre

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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Trafford Centre
Heaton Park

Heaton Park

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Heaton Park, a popular green space in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.

Heaton Park
Etihad Stadium

Etihad Stadium

Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Etihad Stadium
Deansgate

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.

Deansgate

Activities

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$126
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

AU$53
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester City Walking Tour

Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$28
per adult
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
North Wales from Manchester

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

AU$160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

AU$13
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

AU$120
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
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Our pick of the best Gay Village Hotel Deals

Britannia Hotel Manchester

Britannia Hotel Manchester

3 out of 5
35 Portland Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$87 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$87
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (2,185 reviews)
Great stay
"Very happy with my stay. The room was clean, and the breakfast was fab. No complaints, would recommend"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Britannia Hotel Manchester
voco Manchester City Centre by IHG

voco Manchester City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
59 Portland St, Manchester, England
The price is AU$158 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$158
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,555 reviews)
"Staff were pleasant and helpful, rooms clean and tidy. Location was great, easy to walk from and discover Manchester."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

voco Manchester City Centre by IHG
Townhouse Hotel Manchester

Townhouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
101 Portland Street, Manchester, England
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
Lovely hotel, central location.
"Lovely one night stay at the Townhouse. Nice large clean room. Very comfortable bed and pillows, slept so well. Great bathroom, nice to have a bath and heated towel rail. Very central hotel. Will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Townhouse Hotel Manchester
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
55 Portland Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$180 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$180
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"Great hotel with friendly staff and good prices"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

4 out of 5
2 Canal Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$208 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$208
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Close enough to be able to walk to where I wanted to go. Huge bath, lovely glass of bubbles on arrival, staff on check in were lovely, the man on the desk at 4am didn’t understand when I asked if he had lemonade I could buy. Lifts were out of order, one was sign posted the other we just found out ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane, Manchester Airport, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$206 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$206
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,111 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Gay Village

Chinatown which includes night scenes, a city and signage

Chinatown

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

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.

Chinatown
Albert Square featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Manchester City Centre

4/5(54 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
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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
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Oxford Road Corridor

While visiting Oxford Road Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Manchester Museum and Contact.

Oxford Road Corridor
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Northern Quarter

4.5/5(12 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
St. Peter\'s Square showing heritage architecture, a city and railway items

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.

Civic Quarter

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