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
Perfect location, room.was.really nice , clean and quiet. Well signed from the station. Good value for money. Quick check-in. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

a&o Manchester City Centre
Seriously the room felt like a motor home. The tv casting did not work. And for christ sake a kettle is a must! Twice i stayed... Twice no kettle
Reviewed on 11 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
Good location for central Manchester shopping , dining & entertainment.
Reviewed on 11 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.
