YHA Manchester

Manchester, Manchester, M3 4NB

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Overview

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.

Why guests love YHA Manchester

WiFi
Free parking on premises
24-hour reception

Located in Castlefield, close to the city centre
Free onsite parking for cars and coaches
Open 24 hours a day

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Accommodation at YHA Manchester

Bed in a shared room

If you're happy to share, dorm rooms have multiple beds - ideal for budget breaks.

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Private en-suite rooms

Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room, including bathroom facilities.

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Group bookings for 16+ guests

Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service.

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Food and drink at YHA Manchester

Unlimited breakfast at YHA Manchester

Enjoy all you can eat for breakfast including sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes and beans. Continental options include fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt and pastries. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to get stuck into. Drinks are included too! Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details).

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Main menu at YHA Manchester

Take your pick from our range of delicious light bites, hearty classics, and delicious desserts – everything you need after a long day of exploring. Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details). Vegan and vegetarian options available.

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Evening menu at YHA Manchester

Take your pick from our range of hearty classics and delicious desserts – everything you need after a long day of exploring. Under 10s eat for free with our special offer (see menu for details). Vegan and vegetarian options available.

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Slides of garlic bread and a bowl of pasta

Things to do around YHA Manchester

Tatton Park

With acres of Parkland and Gardens to explore, an impressive 18th century Mansion, historic working Farm and adventure playground, Tatton Park makes for a perfect family day out. They have activities...

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...

Airkix Indoor Skydiving

Try indoor skydiving - perfect for group bookings, first time flyers, skydivers and pro flyers.

Large shopping centre exterior with stone columns and surrounding trees

Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex with over 200 retailers, regular events and a cinema. With lots of places to eat and drink plus laser quest, miniature golf...

Climbing in Manchester

Try your hand at mountain climbing in a safe and secure environment, taster sessions and full courses are available at Chill Factore. This amazing indoor facility is great for a fun fuelled day out...

John Rylands Library

One of Manchester’s standout buildings, The John Rylands Library is, well, not particularly library-like. Commissioned in memory of the man whose name it bears, the library is more reminiscent of a...

Trafford Golf Centre

The best practice facilities to help you learn, practice, improve and enjoy your golf. There's also a Dino Falls Adventure Golf course for children. Visit the website

Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon is one of the UK’s premier running events, famous for its fast, flat and friendly route. Take on the 26.2 mile challenge for YHA and change young lives forever.

Chill Factore

Learn to ski and snowboard on an incredible 180 metre long, real snow slope. Little ones will love the magic of the snowplay area.

Alcotraz – Manchester's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience

Alcotraz Cell Block Three-Four promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in Manchester. Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by a...

The Lowry

One of Lancashire’s favourite sons, LS Lowry’s work is on permanent display at The Lowry. The Lowry is an architectural flagship, consisting of a state-of-the-art gallery and theatre complex, with...

Museum of Science and Industry

A fascinating museum tracking the developments of the industrial revolution in Manchester, including the return of Stephenson’s Rocket to Manchester for the first time in over 180 years. One major...

Manchester's Museums

Manchester’s vast and varied history is celebrated across a number of excellent museums which span the city. Perhaps best known are the IWM North , a superb, modern museum depicting stories of...

Watersports in Manchester

Salford Water Sports Centre is a state of the art facility. Learn how to sail, canoe, windsurf, kayak, and drive a power boat in a safe and secure environment. Trained instructors will be with you...

Old Trafford Tour

Visit the home of Manchester United and see the stadium through the eyes of the legends themselves.

National Cycling Centre

4.5 miles The amazing home to British cycling. From elite athletes to novices, the cycling and BMX tracks offer sessions for everyone. Visit the website

Sporting Stadia

A hotbed of sporting activity, Manchester is proud to boast three magnificent sporting venues. Old Trafford is familiar to most as the Theatre of Dreams, home of Manchester United, but to others as...

Hostel facilities

24-hour access after check-in
24-hour reception
Coach parking on premises
Contactless payments
Cycle store
Defibrillator
Dining room
Evening meals
Free parking on premises
Full mobile coverage
Games
Group meals
Highchair
Licensed bar
Minibus parking on premises
Near airport
Near bus stop
Near train station
Packed lunch
Restaurant
Self-catering kitchen
Shared lounge
Sole use available
Unlimited breakfast
Vending machines
Water refill station
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi

Hostel need to know

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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YHA Manchester

Potato Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester, Manchester, M3 4NB

Map references

OS Map:: 109
OS Grid Ref:: SJ831976
Lat/Lng:: 53.475618, -2.257352
what3words: each.kings.sand

Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9647
Email:: [email protected]

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Volunteering

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.

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History

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.

Meet the team

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!