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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Top hotels in Ancoats
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Hotel is handy for the airport. Rooms could do with a bit of a face lift but they are clean and comfortable. Dinner in the restaurant was average. Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Only niggle is wish you could get pizzas in the bar area instead of sitting in restaraunt. Lots of people were asking the same thing :)
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Exactly what we were expecting and perfect for our group
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Excellent we had a wonderful time and great room.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Great hotel when you are traveling from Manchester airport. We had a few people coming in over an afternoon and morning and this made it simple to coordinate meeting up. Room was very spacious.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Top hotel, happy staff and lovely breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Oct 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.
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.
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.
