About

Situated next to a canal and just a gentle 15-minute walk from the city centre, YHA Manchester is a purpose-built hostel. It is ideal for travellers looking for vibrant social spaces and the comfort of well-appointed en-suite bedrooms.

Manchester itself is one of the UK’s most exciting cities, with attractions aplenty to enjoy – whether it’s art, museums or music that takes your fancy. Sports fans are spoilt for choice – we have two of the biggest football clubs in Europe right here in the city as well as the National Football Museum, Old Trafford cricket ground and the National Cycling Centre and Velodrome. We even have ski slopes in Manchester with real snow!

With 24-hour access available, YHA Manchester also makes a great base for visitors seeking to take advantage of the city’s vast nightlife options.

Onsite parking is available for £5.00 per day (subject to availability). With a 24-hour front desk, the property provides a lovely buffet breakfast each morning for just £11.95 and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

Deansgate Railway Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away, whilst the MEN Arena is just a mile away. A number of bars and restaurants can be reached with a 10-minute walk and the city centre is just 15-20 minutes walk or why not make use of the city's free bus network.

Please note, we do not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England & Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking

*All bookings for more than 16 people will not be accepted by YHA and will be cancelled.*

The lead booker of the reservation must be 18+ years old. Photo ID must be presented upon arrival and match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide photographic proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. Photo ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These photo IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in. If photo ID cannot be provided, you will be refused entry to the property.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Parking
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

9.0Superb(2441)
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Security
    9.5
  • Atmosphere
    8.1
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    8.9
  • Facilities
    9.1
Summary of traveller reviews

YHA Manchester offers a comfortable and clean stay, with many guests highlighting the friendly and helpful staff. Its location is praised for being convenient, though some find it a bit far from the city centre. While generally positive, some recent reviews mention that the rooms can be hot and the Wi-Fi unreliable.

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Stayed in Sept 2026
9.4
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Anirudh
Male, 31-40, India
great location, friendly staff. it's walking distance close to a bunch of attractions in Manchester. rooms were clean as well.
Stayed in Sept 2026
7.1
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Joshua
Male, 18-24, Wales
Decent locations just off Deansgate and a quite little wharf. Hostel was very clean overall and has what you need facilities wise. Beds are okay but the bunk beds are quite sensitive to movement. Only downside was the staff member who first greeted me at the hotel were not very friendly at all and it was not a good first impression to the hostel. Hostel did not feel very friendly or community based overall - but not sure if my experience with that staff tainted that.
Stayed in Sept 2026
8.0
E
Elliot
Male, 31-40, Australia
Location is close to the viaduct. But easy to walk to the city. Staff were efficient and luggage storage was free. The ensuite is small and there were no privacy curtains. The kitchen seemed fully stocked.
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Location

Potato Wharf, Manchester, England
3.8km from city centre