Ancoats Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Activities
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Our pick of the best Ancoats Hotel Deals
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Excellent room, never heard a single neighbour or car on the motorway nearby - great soundproofing.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Clean, nice and great staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Great room and great service from all the staff throughout our stay, would definitely go back on our next trip to Manchester.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
Great Hotel, super clean, nice and warm breakfast, welcoming front desk
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Excellent relaxing stay, lovely spacious room.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
Really friendly staff on arrival was so refreshing these days. Location amazing 5 mins for train station to airport. Modern, spotlessly clean. Will be back
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ancoats
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
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 Alan Turing Memorial.
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.
