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Highest rated hotelDakota Manchester – 5
Cheapest month to bookJanuary
Average 4 star hotel price$438 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$624 per night

Hotels in Manchester

The UK's second city, Manchester in Northern England, has culture, shopping and dining to rival London, but generally at a cheaper price. Whether you're drawn to the city by its famous football teams, bands like Oasis and The Smiths, its industrial legacy or legendary nightlife, there's lots to see and do in Manchester.

Manchester's city centre is divided into several neighbourhoods, each of which has a distinctive character. Learning about some of these neighbourhoods should help you to decide where to book your hotel in Manchester, comparing prices on Skyscanner to find the cheapest deals.

Where to stay in Manchester

Piccadilly

Manchester's main transport hub, with Piccadilly train station and Piccadilly Gardens bus station connecting you to cities across the UK, Piccadilly is right in the centre of the city. Walking down its high streets, you'll see independent boutiques mixing with major retailers at the Arndale Centre, the largest inner city shopping centre in the UK, one of the UK's best Chinatowns on George Street and Faulkner Street, and the famous Gay Village centred on Canal Street.

Millennium Quarter

Just north of Piccadilly, staying at a hotel in the Millennium Quarter would be convenient if you're attending a concert at Manchester Evening News Arena or going out to the Printworks, a former newspaper building that now houses bars, clubs, restaurants and an IMAX cinema. The Wheel of Manchester and historic Manchester Cathedral are also in this area.

Deansgate

Home to many shops, bars and restaurants, Deansgate is also where you'll find the Manchester Central Convention Complex for large conferences and events, as well as cultural venues like the Museum of Science and Industry. With excellent bus, tram and rail connections, Deansgate is conveniently located to access other central neighbourhoods.

What to do in Manchester

Free activities

When you've found a cheap hotel in Manchester, you can save even more by checking out the city's many free activities. This includes many of its finest museums and galleries, such as Manchester Art Gallery, the Museum of Science and Industry and the National Football Museum.

Get out to the Lake District

The UK's most popular national park, visited by 15 million people every year, the Lake District is just 2 hours from Manchester by car, bus or train. See the landscape that inspired the poetry of Wordsworth as well as many other writers and artists.

Visit during festival season

Manchester is a lively city where there's always something going on. Annual events to mark in your calendar include the Great Manchester Run in May, Parklife music festival in June, Pride in August and traditional Christmas markets.

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Please note: all information is correct as of March 2019.

Finding cheap hotels in Manchester: FAQs

In Manchester, the expected average temperature in March is 5°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 19°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is May.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Manchester with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $63 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $63 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $392 per night, and the average price on weekends is $440. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Manchester could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN), which is 13.5km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Liverpool Airport, which is 43.5km from the city centre.
Leeds Bradford Airport, which is 57.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Manchester. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Manchester is currently around $199 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $56 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Manchester is currently around $287 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $95 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Manchester is currently around $450 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $95 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Manchester is January, with an average price of $260 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can rise to $574 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in April is $420 per night, which is around 3% higher than the rest of the year.