Gay Village Travel Guide
Manchester
Visit Gay Village
Popular places to visit
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums 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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Top hotels in Gay Village
Townhouse Hotel Manchester
The room, staff and hotel were great, it was clean the staff super chatty and hotel was beautiful. The only thing was there was no air con and even without the heating on it was absolutely boiling in our room with no access to opening a window even in February. The room we had was street facing and ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Room could use an update, especially shower
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
Had to move room twice due to issues
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
voco Manchester City Centre by IHG
Nice hotel , smells amazing:)
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Room was modern & well equipped, although a little tatty around the edges. Bed was comfy, really good shower, lovely helpful & friendly staff. You can walk to the terminal via the train station & skywalk opposite (5-10 mins) or the hotel have a shuttle for £4. I’ll happily stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
We arrived 11pm after a concert at the Coop Arena my son had been in and needed to leave the hotel at 3.30am for our early flight. I booked the Clayton for ease - we knew it would be a very short stay but thought we were paying for a high standard of room just to make things a bit easier. We arrived ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gay Village
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.
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.
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.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
Central Retail District
While you're in Central Retail District, take in top sights like King Street Manchester and jump on the metro at Market Street Station to see more of the city.
