Ancoats Travel Guide
Manchester
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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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.
Top hotels in Ancoats
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Clean and pleasant
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Great stay
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
The bed mattress was good and I slept. The most important part of a hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
very convenient
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Manchester Portland By Sunday
In a great location close to Piccadily Gardens. Very reasonable price for this location. Room was clean and tidy, staff friendly and a great bar at front of hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Well located, clean room
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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.
NOMA
NOMA might not have many top sights, but National Football Museum and Printworks are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Napoleon's Casino.
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.
