Last-minute hotel deals in Manchester

Hotel Deals in Manchester from LateRooms

Manchester’s a thriving cultural hub and an incredible city to visit, whether you’re travelling for a fun night out, a family city break, or you’re on a business trip. A city known worldwide for its music and football, it really does have something for everyone.

And the same can be said for the Manchester hotel deals we have to offer – no matter your budget or your personal preferences, we’ve got hotels and other accommodation options that are ideal.

It’s easy to choose between them, too – our map view makes finding the perfect spot simple, and you can filter to narrow down your options if you have certain boxes that your last minute hotel in Manchester has to tick.

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Where to Stay in Manchester

Within Manchester, most people prefer to stay either in the city centre or out at Salford Quays.

The city centre is a bustling hub of activity with loads to see and do – the Arndale is a fantastic shopping centre, there’s the National Football Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry, and plenty of unique restaurants and bars.

The city can be broken down into different areas, though they’re all walkable. The Northern Quarter has a more artsy, bohemian vibe and is home to Afflecks, a really quirky indoor market split over several levels.

Deansgate has some of Manchester’s more upmarket hotels, and it’s also a great base for the city’s nightlife. Or Castleford is a slightly quieter spot, with great pubs along the canal and modern accommodation options, converted from industrial mills.

Salford Quays is further out, but a good place to stay if you’re a football fan interested in visiting Old Trafford. There are lots of businesses with headquarters out this way, so plenty of hotels for anyone on a work trip too.

The great thing about Manchester is just how well connected the city is. The Metrolink tram operates as far out as Manchester Airport, Bury, Rochdale and Altrincham, so if you’re on a tight budget you can choose cheaper accommodation in the Greater Manchester area and still be within an easy 20-minute journey of the city centre.

Insider Tips

• The Trafford Centre is one of the biggest shopping centres in the UK – hop on the Metrolink to enjoy loads of shopping and entertainment options, including Legoland Discovery Centre and the Sea Life Centre for kids.
• Canal Street is the centre of Manchester’s gay village, with amazing nightlife 7 nights a week (though Friday and Saturday tend to get very busy).
• The Christmas Markets are extremely popular – expect heaving crowds into November and December around the city centre, but they are definitely worth the trip!
• Manchester is famous for football and alongside United and City stadium tours, it is also home to the National Football Museum. Aside from sport, the city is a hub of entertainment with its large arena spaces, also proud of its social history and public buildings, there are various museums and libraries telling those stories and showing the city at its very best, like the Manchester Museum and the John Rylands Library.

What others are booking

• The city centre, Ringway and Old Trafford are the three most popular parts of Manchester for hotel bookers. Being at the very heart of the city, close to the airport or nearby large sport and entertainment events influences people’s decisions.
• On average, those coming to Manchester spend £85 per night on a hotel room, though it is possible to find rooms for both more and less than that on our site.
• Our internal data suggests people book their hotel in Manchester on average 16 days before they are due to arrive. However, for the most popular areas, that average increases to 28 days, so book a little earlier for the top spots.
• LateRooms bookers spend between one and two days in Manchester on average. Those coming to the Old Trafford area for events spend the shortest time while those staying in leafier suburbs like Swinton are more likely to stay a little longer.

Manchester Transport Links

Manchester Airport

• Manchester Airport (MAN) is well connected to the city centre, with trains running to and from Manchester Piccadilly every ten minutes, seven days a week, with an average journey time of 20 minutes. There is also a 24-hour bus service connecting the airport to the city centre and a number of regional buses connecting various parts of Greater Manchester.

Manchester Victoria Station

• Walking time/distance to station (from Manchester city centre): 10 minutes / 0.5 miles.

Manchester Piccadilly Station

• Walking time/distance to station (from Manchester city centre): 26 minutes / 1.1 miles.

Manchester Oxford Road Station

• Walking time/distance to station (from Manchester city centre): 31 minutes / 1.4 miles.

Salford Central Station

Walking time/distance to station (from Manchester city centre): 26 minutes / 1.2 miles.