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Hotel in Northern Quarter, Manchester · 1.00 km from centre
9.2
507 reviews
With a stay at The Cow Hollow Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, just a 4-minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens and 8 minutes by foot from Canal Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Deansgate and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from AO Arena.

Hotel in Northern Quarter, Manchester · 1.03 km from centre
9.0
142 reviews
A stay at Quay Apartments Manchester places you in the heart of Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of Piccadilly Gardens and Canal Street. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from AO Arena and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Old Trafford.

Aparthotel in Piccadilly, Manchester · 1.16 km from centre
9.4
586 reviews
With a stay at Cove Minshull Street, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, steps from Canal Street and 3 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens. This aparthotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Manchester and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Deansgate.

Hotel in Manchester City Centre, Manchester · 1.24 km from centre
8.6
951 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, just a 3-minute walk from Canal Street and 7 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Deansgate and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Old Trafford.

Hotel in Piccadilly, Manchester · 1.27 km from centre
8.8
1,001 reviews
Breakfast available
Centrally located in Manchester, DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly is within a 15-minute walk of University of Manchester and Albert Square. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from AO Arena and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Manchester Opera House.

Hotel in Gay Village, Manchester · 1.21 km from centre
8.8
1,056 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre in Manchester (Manchester City Centre), you'll be steps from Canal Street and 5 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Deansgate and 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Manchester.

Hotel in Manchester City Centre, Manchester · 0.84 km from centre
9.2
1,000 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Hotel Gotham, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, just a 5-minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens and 7 minutes by foot from Canal Street. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Deansgate and 0.6 mi (1 km) from AO Arena.

Hotel in Northern Quarter, Manchester · 0.92 km from centre
7.8
48 reviews
A stay at Travelodge Manchester Ancoats Hotel places you in the heart of Manchester, within a 15-minute walk of Piccadilly Gardens and Canal Street. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Deansgate and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from AO Arena.

Bed & breakfast in Northern Quarter, Manchester · 0.85 km from centre
9.0
41 reviews
A 3-minute walk from Greater Manchester Police Museum in the center of Manchester, Lushpads provides accommodations with free Wifi and access to a sauna. A 10-minute walk from Chetham's Library and half a mile from Piccadilly Train Station, the guest house offers a ski school. The accommodation features an elevator and luggage storage for guests.
Composed of 3 bedrooms, this spacious air-conditioned guest house features 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a bath, and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
You can play mini-golf at this 4-star guest house, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the guest house.
Popular points of interest near Lushpads include Canal Street, Manchester Arena, and Manchester Art Gallery. Manchester Airport is 9.3 miles away.

Hotel in Northern Quarter, Manchester · 0.79 km from centre
6.4
1,340 reviews
• City centre location
• Restaurant for breakfast
• Huge conference room
The Britannia Sachas Hotel makes for a handy base in the centre of Manchester. It’s right next to Piccadilly Gardens on Tib Street, so you’re walking distance from practically everywhere. Manchester Arndale shopping centre is less than five minutes’ stroll away, while Chinatown – the second biggest in the UK – is only a little further.
Room-wise, there are options for single travellers, as well as groups – with single, double, twin and triple bedrooms. They all line up the basics, like tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi, TVs and hairdryers. Jenny’s Restaurant is the place to come for a full English, serving up a buffet breakfast every morning. Plus, there’s a bar for drinks.
Business travellers are well catered for, too. First off, you’re less than 10 minutes’ walk from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station and a minute’s stroll from the nearest Metrolink station. It’s also home to one of the biggest conference rooms in the city, with space for up to 550 guests.

Hotel in Manchester City Centre, Manchester · 0.40 km from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Manchester - Arena/Printworks in Manchester (Manchester City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Deansgate and 8 minutes by foot from AO Arena. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Piccadilly Gardens and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Old Trafford.

Hotel in Piccadilly, Manchester · 1.05 km from centre
8.2
1,419 reviews
Breakfast available
Manchester Portland By Sunday is centrally located in Manchester, a 4-minute walk from Canal Street and 14 minutes by foot from University of Manchester. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from AO Arena and 1 mi (1.6 km) from O2 Apollo Manchester.

Homestay in Manchester City Centre, Manchester · 0.18 km from centre
6.5
224 reviews
Victoria Rooms features rooms with free Wifi in the center of Manchester. The homestay, set in a building dating back to 2007, is a 13-minute walk from Greater Manchester Police Museum and one mile from Opera House Manchester. A public car park is located nearby.
At the homestay, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.
A mini-market is available at the homestay.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Popular points of interest near the homestay include Manchester Arena, Chetham's Library, and Royal Exchange Theatre. Manchester Airport is 10 miles away.

Hotel in Piccadilly, Manchester · 1.22 km from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Manchester City - Piccadilly in Manchester (Manchester City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Canal Street and 5 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Old Trafford and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Peak District National Park.

Hotel in Northern Quarter, Manchester · 0.56 km from centre
8.8
6,874 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in the lively Northern Quarter of Manchester's city center, the Crowne Plaza Manchester City Center features 228 individually designed rooms, the Glasshouse restaurant and bar, fitness suite and Roastlogy coffee.
This 4* hotel offers queen and double rooms featuring premium beds and the hotel's signature Sleep Advantage aromatherapy kits. Additional room amenities include free WiFi, a work area, a chair, flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, safe, tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary mineral water, air-conditioning and a modern private bathroom with separate shower and bath.
Discounted off-site car parking available to hotel guests using a discount code obtained, in advance, from hotel reception.
Other room options include club, deluxe club or junior suite. In addition to the enhanced room features these bedroom include access to the Club Lounge. Here guests can enjoy complimentary soft drinks throughout the day, alcoholic beverages and canapes each evening and complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Manchester is in close proximity to the independent restaurants, cafes and bars located in the Northern Quarter. The hotel is less than a five-minute walk from major Manchester city center attractions, such as Manchester Arena, the Printworks, the Arndale Center, National Football Museum, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. Manchester International Airport is only a short taxi ride away. The leading football clubs in Manchester, Manchester United and Manchester City, are also easily accessible.

Hotel in Manchester City Centre, Manchester · 1.30 km from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Manchester Portland St in Manchester (Manchester City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Canal Street and 9 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Manchester and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Deansgate.

Hotel in Manchester · 0.68 km from centre
8.4
923 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, a short 10-minute walk from Manchester Arndale and 12 minutes by foot from AO Arena. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Royal Exchange Theatre and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Manchester Art Gallery.

Hotel in Salford · 1.17 km from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Manchester City Centre West in Salford, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Old Trafford and Deansgate. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Trafford Centre and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Peak District National Park.

Hotel in Salford, Manchester · 1.14 km from centre
8.0
3,847 reviews
The Ainscow Hotel is set next to Salford Central Railway Station and just 10 minutes’ walk from Manchester’s lively center and the trendy Northern Quarter. This contemporary property offers on-site car parking for a small fee and a restaurant serving breakfast.
Each room at The Ainscow Hotel has stylish design with wooden furnishings, gray and blue-colored fabrics, and a slate-tiled bathroom. Free WiFi is included, as well as a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and free toiletries. Some rooms have a small kitchenette area.
Manchester’s shopping and its famous nightlife, including Spinningfields and canalside, can be reached in around 10 minutes by foot.
Manchester Victoria Railway Station is less than a mile from the hotel, and from here you can catch a train service to Manchester airport is 20 minutes direct service.

Hotel in Piccadilly, Manchester · 1.43 km from centre
8.5
1,271 reviews
Ideally located in the center of Manchester, Piccadilly Central has free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is located a 7-minute walk from Greater Manchester Police Museum, half a mile from The Palace Theatre and a 14-minute walk from Albert Square. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
Popular points of interest near Piccadilly Central include Canal Street, Piccadilly Train Station and Manchester Art Gallery. Manchester Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.
If you’ve managed to snag tickets to the hot new show at the AO Arena, then you might be thinking about your options after the gig. Unless you live in Manchester, then it’s usually better to stop over, and we’ve got a fantastic range of hotels near the AO Arena for you to choose from.
You don’t want to be trekking a long distance home once a show’s finished late at night, and it’ll make the next day a write-off too if you’re exhausted. Our AO Arena hotels are a much better option – you can be tucked up in bed (ears ringing) not long after the concert’s over, ready to rest up and enjoy the next day in full.
Where to Stay near the AO Arena
The AO Arena is in central Manchester, directly adjacent to the Manchester Victoria train station, which is also a Metrolink hub. You’re also close to the Printworks area for restaurants and bars, and the Arndale shopping centre too.
There are numerous hotels located within a 10-minute walk from the AO Arena. Whether you prefer luxury or budget-friendly accommodations, there’s something to suit all preferences. For those travelling with family or needing additional amenities such as parking, Manchester’s diverse hotel scene has you covered.
Due to the popularity of events at the AO Arena, and the surrounding area being popular for nights out, nearby hotels can fill up quickly, especially during major events. If you manage to secure last-minute tickets, you might need to consider staying slightly further afield. Fortunately, Manchester’s excellent public transport system makes it easy to reach the arena from various parts of the city.
Taxis in Manchester are reasonably priced and readily available, or you can opt for the Metrolink tram service, which stops at Victoria Station. Additionally, several bus routes serve the area, providing convenient alternatives for those who prefer public transport.
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