10 Hostels in Manchester, England

About Manchester

Made famous worldwide due to its football connection, the UK city of Manchester is also big on the music scene. The capital of the North, as Manchester is also called, is a good choice if you are looking to visit one of England’s biggest cities or are planning to explore the Peak District.

Hostels in Manchester are centrally located. Look for Manchester hostels with a bar or youth hostels offering free food and/or free walking tours. Staying in a cheap Manchester hostel is a great way to save money for a football game or a concert ticket. It is also your best option if you enjoy socialising with travellers from all over the world.

From culture and food to clubbing, Manchester’s city centre has it all. But if you want to venture out of it, head to the neighbourhood of Didsbury Village to discover some of the best restaurants and bars in the area. Looking for an arty hipster place to have a coffee in? Chorlton shouldn’t disappoint you.

Not coming to Manchester for a football match or a concert? There are plenty of things to do there from clubbing to visiting museums. The Three River Distillery, the John Rylands Library and the Greater Manchester Police Museum are among Manchester's top attractions. Have a look at this list of cool things to do in Manchester for inspiration!

The city centre being compact, walking is probably your best choice to get around Manchester. If you want to travel further or avoid the rain you have the choice between the bus, the train, the tram and even waxis, the city’s water taxis connecting the city centre with Old Trafford.