In which quarter house in Manchester?

Discover the north of England and its emblematic cities: here is our guide to the best areas to sleep in Manchester!

A city that is often considered the second largest in England – after London, of course – Manchester competes with Birmingham to grant the status and aura of a major economic, cultural and sporting metropolis in the UK. With 511,852 inhabitants, it is located between Leeds and Liverpool, on the east bank of the Irwell River and is at the centre of a conurbation of more than 2.5 million people.

Formerly a small, then Roman city, Manchester has an ancient and rich history, was the first city of the world to enter with fracas in the industrial revolution, was a powerful city of the British Empire is an architectural open-air museum (many Victorian-style buildings) and is a cultural lung of the country: the city houses many theatres, museums and concert halls, bars and pubs, which seduce more than 70,000 students. With these assets, Manchester would be the third most visited city in the United Kingdom.

Accommodation in Manchester will not be difficult: if sleeping in the center can be a little expensive, the peripheral neighborhoods are rich in homes and apartments where rent will be lower, but it will take public transport. Here are the areas where to stay in Manchester.

City Center

The city center offers, as often, most things to see and do as well as the majority of shops where shopping. Visiting the city centre allows you to enjoy the full cultural offer of Manchester (cinema, concert halls, operas and theatres), to play at the casino (Genting Casino, Manchester Casino 235), to party – many pubs open their doors until late in the night – and to be close to its place of work if you work in the business district, on the Mosley Street side. However, the rents to stay in Manchester are high.

Northern Quarter

Here is a trendy area located north of downtown, high in colour and very well provided in bars and pubs. The streets are used as a street art gallery and many street artists perform regularly. This chic, trendy and sober neighbourhood should please people with a strong culture and art sensitivity, looking for a lively area to stay in Manchester.

Gay Village

The Gay Village is described as one of Manchester’s neighbourhoods where bars and cafes are in large numbers. As its name suggests, it is Manchester’s LGBT neighbourhood, located on Canal Street in the city centre. It is also one of the most colorful corners of the city, often described as one of the most pleasant places to stay in Manchester.

Fallowfield

Fallowfield, at first sight, is far from the city centre. Yet, it is presented as one of the best areas where to stay in Manchester – for young people and foetuses – as it focuses the largest number of young people and students. It is the university district of the city, there is a high density of bars, pubs and discotheques where to party. The good news is that rents are among the lowest in the city: a good point to stay in Manchester if your budget is fair.

Spinningfields

This area located northwest of the city centre on the west bank of the Irwell River, adjacent to Bridge Street, contains many restaurants, bars and pubs – once again – and allows to put his suitcases to sleep in Manchester without being in the centre tumult. Hardman Square is the green lung of the neighborhood, where you can stroll or enjoy the beautiful days and observe the social life of the neighborhood. Note that it is also one of the city’s most modern and commercial districts: many start-ups and companies settle there.