Where To Stay In Manchester?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Manchester City Centre

, the best area where to stay in Manchester. Walk up from Piccadilly Rail Station and you'll hit the shops straight away. Locals love a spot of retail therapy, and budget chains compete with upmarket department stores.

What is the best area in Manchester?

  1. 1 – Sale. Sale is not just a popular place in Manchester, but it has also been voted one of the top 5 best places to live in England [1]. …
  2. 2 – Altrincham. …
  3. 3 – Rusholme. …
  4. 4 – Spinningfields. …
  5. 5 – Prestwich. …
  6. 6 – Didsbury. …
  7. 7 – Castlefield. …
  8. 8 – Ancoats.

What part of Manchester is the city Centre?

Manchester City Centre is the central business district of Manchester in

North West England

, within the boundaries of Trinity Way, Great Ancoats Street and Whitworth Street. The City Centre ward had a population of 17,861 at the 2011 census.

What are the main areas of Manchester?

  • Deansgate. Deansgate is a vibrant area in the city centre. …
  • Levenshulme. Levenshulme is an up-and-coming area that lies southeast of Manchester city centre. …
  • Chorlton. …
  • Salford Quays. …
  • Castlefield. …
  • Burnage. …
  • Didsbury. …
  • Wilmslow.

How long should I stay in Manchester?


Two days in Manchester is fine

– but you might need an extra day to visit the Trafford Centre if you plan on going there for some shopping. I don't think they do “Take That Tours” of Manchester yet, but if you like the Smiths then they do a tour of places related to them. 2.

What borough is Didsbury in?


Didsbury

Metropolitan borough

Manchester
Metropolitan county Greater Manchester Region North West Country England

Is Salford a nice area?

FORGET its reputation for crime and Coronation Street housing, Salford is

one of the best places to live in Britain

. Its upmarket restaurants, bars, museums, and top-performing state schools are a match for the affluent south east.

What is the roughest area in Manchester?

The most dangerous are

Moss Side, Longsight, and Hulme

which report the highest number of incidents from 7 out of 10 categories of crime listed above. Blackley is not far behind at 6%. These areas also experience high levels of anti-social behaviour. Another area is Cheetwood which reports 5% of incidents.

Where do the rich live in Manchester?

Unsurprisingly, all of the priciest roads to live on are in

Trafford, specifically in the prestigious town of Altrincham

.

Is Manchester Midlands or north?

Many

Northern

post-industrial cities and are now experiencing a renaissance. Examples include Manchester, Kingston upon Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sheffield and the English Midlands cities of Birmingham, Coventry, Derby and Nottingham.

What are the four quarters of Manchester?

  • Orange – Northern Quarter.
  • Pale Blue – Millennium Quarter.
  • Yellow – Civic Quarter.
  • Pink – Spinningfields.

What is Manchester famous for?

Manchester was right at the heart of the Revolution, becoming the UK's leading producer of cotton and textiles. Manchester is also famous for

being the first industrialised city in the world

. Manchester was responsible for the country's first ever working canal in 1761 and the world's first ever railway line in 1830.

Is Manchester City Centre small?

To many people, this refers to the city centre – where the majority of the city's shops, bars, restaurants, workplaces; attractions such as museums and art galleries and public buildings are located. But

this area is really quite small, covering about 4.3 sq.km

.

What areas are in south Manchester?


Stockport and its surrounding areas of Reddish, Offerton, Cheadle, Heaton Mersey, Hazel Grove

are all leafy suburbs of Stockport and Cheshire in their own right but situated with great commuter links into Manchester City Centre.

How can I spend a day in Manchester?

  1. Start with an English Breakfast at the Koffee Pot.
  2. Check out the Cathedral.
  3. Kick Around the National Football Museum.
  4. See the John Ryland Library.
  5. The Town Hall.
  6. People's History Museum.
  7. Pint it Up at Port Street Beer House.
  8. Wander the Northern Quarter.

How can I spend Sunday in Manchester?


Take a Free Manchester walking tour or independently

explore the main sights like Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Town Hall, the Gay Village, John Rylands Library and Manchester Central Library. Stop for lunch in Chinatown. Afternoon: Visit the Modern Art Gallery (or another museum of your choice)

How many days do you need in Manchester UK?


Three days

is the ideal amount of time to make the most of everything that Manchester has to offer. This guide has been organised by location so that you don't miss a thing or waste time travelling between sights.

Is Didsbury posh?


A posh and leafy Manchester suburb

has been named as the most popular place for buyers actively looking for their new home. Didsbury, on the north bank of the River Mersey, is 4.5 miles south of Manchester's city centre. It is an attractive suburb with plenty of pubs and executive homes.

Which is better East or West Didsbury?

Split into three areas,

East Didsbury is widely known for its excellent schools and picture-perfect streets

. West Didsbury boasts a selection of fantastic restaurants and Didsbury Village is home to a vibrant community, popular eateries, boutique hotels and a range of upmarket shops.

What are the 10 boroughs of Manchester?

Made up of ten boroughs:

Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan and the cities of Manchester and Salford

, Greater Manchester is home to a number of green spaces which you can find more about below…

Is Salford rough?


Salford can be very rough in parts

but you will have no reason to go to these parts. Manchester does have a good nightlife and you really should not be concerned about the gun crime in Manchester if you are attending Salford Uni.

Is Swinton rough?


Swinton is a leafy and safe

Greater Manchester town perfect for families looking to live in the up and coming North West. The town is just over four miles away from Manchester and is part of the City of Salford.

Is ordsall rough?

The area of Ordsall in Salford has experienced over three thousand different crimes from September last year to August 2019, but residents still claim to feel safe in the area.

Is Atherton a nice place to live?

With excellent connectivity, schools, leisure, green space, and homes Atherton is

a highly desirable, but still affordable, place to live

. As a long-established market town, Atherton has a vibrant and distinctive mix of independent businesses.

Is Rochdale rough?


Rochdale has been ranked as one of the worst places to live in the country

. The list, compiled by Channel 4, was made following public votes. It places Rochdale as the fourth worst place to live in the country. The top twenty worst places to live also include neighbouring Oldham, Kirklees and Blackburn with Darwen.

What is Cheetham Hill like to live?

“Cheetham Hill is

nice, it's always busy

. Sometimes we have problems with homeless people begging outside the shop, but it doesn't happen very often. “I like Manchester more than London, it's more compressed and much nicer. But it rains a lot – that's the only thing.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.