Manchester

Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, a city of music and sports

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ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street

★★★★★

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Britannia Manchester Hotel

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre By IHG

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8.1(1029 reviews)

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Manchester Portland By Sunday

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Pendulum Hotel

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8.1(914 reviews)

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Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre By IHG

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8.7(530 reviews)

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Native Manchester

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9.0(978 reviews)

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Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

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🏛️Main Attractions

✓Old Trafford (Manchester United)
✓Etihad Stadium (Manchester City)
✓Northern Quarter
✓Museum of Science and Industry
✓Manchester Cathedral
✓Chinatown
✓The Lowry
✓National Football Museum

Also check attractions in other United Kingdom cities:

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🏨Recommended Hotels

★The Midland
★Hotel Gotham
★King Street Townhouse
★DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester
★Malmaison Manchester

🍜Restaurants & Food

•Traditional British restaurant

•An area where you can enjoy international cuisine

•local pub

•Bundobust

$-$$

Indian street food and craft beer

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🛍️ Shopping

• Manchester Arndale
• Northern Quarter vintage shops
• King Street
•Trafford CentreShopping Centre
Vast mall with luxury brands, high street shops, restaurants, and entertainment

💡 Travel Tips

• Book football stadium tours well in advance, especially during match season
• Northern Quarter is best for independent shopping and street food
• Many museums offer free entry including Science & Industry, National Football Museum
• Rain is common year-round - always bring waterproof jacket
• Live music scene thriving - check listings for gigs beyond mainstream venues
• John Rylands Library is stunning architectural gem, don't miss it
• Get Bee Network day ticket for unlimited bus and tram travel

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📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

May-September for weather, year-round for culture and music

💰Daily Budget

$90-180 per day/day

👥Popular With

Football fansMusic loversIndustrial heritage enthusiastsShoppersFoodiesCulture seekers

🗓️Recommended Stay

2-3 days

🌐Timezone

UTC+0 (GMT)

💬Local Language

English (Mancunian accent)

💱Currency

GBP (British Pound)

📅Manchester 3-Day Itinerary

Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing

Football & Industrial Heritage

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Morning2-3h

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Old Trafford or Etihad Stadium tour

💡 Book online ahead. Tours include dressing rooms, pitch side, and museum. No tours on match days.

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Afternoon2-3h

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Museum of Science and Industry

💡 Free entry. Highlights include steam engines, textile machinery, and computing exhibits.

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Evening3h

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Dinner and drinks in Northern Quarter

💡 Try Stevenson Square area for bars and restaurants. Great nightlife scene.

💡Tips

•Manchester Art Gallery has excellent Pre-Raphaelite collection - free entry
•MediaCityUK in Salford worth visiting for BBC Tours and Lowry galleries
•Chinatown near Piccadilly has authentic restaurants
•People's History Museum tells workers' rights story - free entry
•Check fixtures if you want to attend live football match - book tickets months ahead