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Walking and Rambling in Manchester
Stride out on foot to discover this beautiful, vibrant city. Whether it be designated routes or exploring hidden corners and fantastic architecture, you’re sure to enjoy wandering around and taking in...
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 Manchster also makes a great base for visitors seeking to take advantage of the city’s vast nightlife options.
Reception opening hours: 24 hours.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests from 07:30 – 09:00 on weekdays and 07:30 – 10:00 at weekends. Meals are also available from 10:00 – 20:30.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol.
Self-catering : Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Parking: The property has a free on-site car park for guests and patrons. This car park is controlled by an ANPR parking system and includes a disabled parking space. Upon arrival, motorists are required to validate their presence by entering their car's registration number at reception.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Manchester. Assistance dogs are welcome.
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Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
YHA Manchester was opened in 1995 and enjoys a stunning canalside location in the historic Castlefield area of Manchester. Castlefield was England’s first urban heritage park and features prominently in the history of Manchester, from the birth of the city at the roman fort “Mancumium” via the railways, canals and warehouses of the industrial revolution, to the buzzing culture and nightlife of today.
The hostel is on Potato Wharf, an unusual street name with a tory of it’s own! Legend has it that it’s so called because in the 19th century food and comestibles were unloaded all along the basins, but it was at this wharf that the staple food of poor working Mancunians, the humble potato, was unloaded and taken along the narrow lane to the nearby St John's Market.
Our staff at YHA Manchester are from all over the world, Ecuadorian, Spanish, Australian... and there’s even a few true Mancunians too, what unites us all is a love of Manchester and we’re always happy to share our local knowledge with our guests.
Manager recommends: If you're in Manchester for a weekend break, book a taster session at the Chill Factore and learn to ski or snowboard indoors on real snow. Airkix indoor skydiving centre offers an experience like no other. Learn the basics of skydiving on the indoor wind tunnel and have a blast on your city break!