Gay Village
Manchester
Visit Gay Village
Popular places to visit
Canal Street
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Old Trafford
Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.
Trafford Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favourite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
Top hotels in Gay Village
Townhouse Hotel Manchester
The staff were lovely. The generous room was good. The hotel is well situated if you like the central location, which we do.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Britannia Hotel Manchester
The room was uncomfortably hot even with the window open, difficult to sleep because of the heat - couldn’t adjust it in room. Very worn fixtures and fittings, paint peeling on the ceiling. Lift was rather slow and elderly, a little disconcerting. Very loud music (and other noises!) from next door ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
Great bar and restaurant
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
voco Manchester City Centre by IHG
Lovely clean room and nice and cosy. Just what we wanted! Thank you. Staff were very friendly. Loved the shower too!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Perfect as an airport hotel. Clean, efficient and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
A very lovely affordable hotel that is ideally located for the city centre. Very easy to find. Room is nice though compact. Bathroom is shower only
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gay Village
Chinatown
Chinatown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manchester Art Gallery and Imperial Chinese Archway while in the area.
Manchester City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city.
Piccadilly
If you're spending time in Piccadilly, check out sights like Market Street or Rochdale Canal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.
Civic Quarter
While you're in Civic Quarter, take in top sights like Manchester City Hall and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station to see more of the city.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
Central Retail District
While you're in Central Retail District, take in top sights like Royal Exchange Theatre and jump on the metro at Market Street Station to see more of the city.
