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
During your trip to Manchester, you can enjoy retail therapy at Trafford Centre. 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.
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.
Things to do
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Top hotels in Ancoats
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Clean room, staff attentive, breakfast optional. Great for the airport.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Nice room, carpets and surfaces are getting a little tired and stained but still the cost and location is perfect for a pre holiday airport stopover.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Great hotel, helpful staff, funky interior styling. The location was great, a short walk from Victoria or Piccadilly. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
Convenient location with welcoming front staff
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Manchester Portland By Sunday
Hotel itself lovely, but noise from recycling collection and trams woke me up at 5am
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Not the best amenities and AC isn’t adjustable. But, still an enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ancoats
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Affleck's Palace and Market Street.
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.
