Top 10 Hotels Near AO Arena in Manchester for 2026

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A spacious indoor dining area with checkered flooring, round tables, and cushioned seating.

A building with a sign reading 'MOLLIE'S BAR & DINER' and a large illuminated 'MOLLIE'S' sign on the side.

A restaurant with a long counter, booths, and a tiled floor.

A cozy living room with a checkered floor, a bookshelf, and a patterned wall divider.

1. Mollie's Manchester

Castlefield, 1.2 km from AO Arena

Martin

P6,856

P8,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A building with a unique green roof, outdoor seating area, and signs for 'Doghouse Hotel' and 'Brews'.

A BREWDOG establishment with outdoor seating and a sign above the entrance.

A person holding a dog at a counter with a laptop, a neon sign reading "YOU'RE THE DOG", and a plant in the background.

A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a neon sign reading "What a day for a beer dream", a wooden bed, a nightstand, and a red chair.

2. BrewDog DogHouse Manchester

Central Retail District, 0.8 km from AO Arena

Amy

P8,966

P10,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a large tree.

A modern interior with a fireplace, pendant lights, and a vintage car display.

A modern bar area with high stools, a polished bar counter, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern interior with a fireplace, a vintage car, and a dog statue.

3. Dakota Manchester

Piccadilly, 1.3 km from AO Arena

Anonymous traveler

P9,051

P10,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy bar area with seating, a counter with food and drinks, and decorative wall art.

A library with leather armchairs, a round table with books and a teapot, and tall bookshelves filled with books.

A library with leather sofas, bookshelves, and plaid lamps.

A library with leather chairs, bookshelves, and plaid lamps.

4. Motel One Manchester-St. Peter's Square

Chinatown, 1.2 km from AO Arena

maria

P4,155

P5,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious, elegantly decorated dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.

A building entrance with a stone facade, a sign reading "Stock Exchange," and two large wicker baskets filled with flowers.

A grand hallway with marble columns, patterned carpet, and glass doors leading to a room.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and a large chandelier.

5. Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester, Autograph Collection

Central Retail District, 0.7 km from AO Arena

Mark

P14,830

P17,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A cozy, plant-filled lounge area with wooden furniture and a bar.

A cozy indoor seating area with wooden furniture, plants, and hanging lights.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, hanging plants, and green-tinted windows.

A person in a fur coat and striped pants walking in front of a building with a sign that reads "treehouse hotel".

6. Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Manchester City Centre, 0.5 km from AO Arena

Jordanne

P7,018

P8,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building with a glass facade, a spiral staircase, and a sign reading 'Whitworth Locke'.

A modern interior with a yellow sofa, a dining area, and large windows with a brick wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and hanging plants.

A restaurant with high ceilings, hanging plants, brick walls, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.

7. Whitworth Locke

Manchester City Centre, 1.4 km from AO Arena

Sara

P5,173

P6,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with a long bar area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a tufted headboard, and a hanging light fixture.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, a fruit bowl, and a coffee machine.

A modern bar area with wooden paneling, bar stools, and a display of glasses.

8. Wilde Manchester City Centre

Chinatown, 1.2 km from AO Arena

Maura

P4,706

P5,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A brick building with a sign reading "ABELLE NEW YORK" at the entrance.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a staircase, and a view of the street.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and hanging lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

9. The Abel Heywood

Northern Quarter, 0.6 km from AO Arena

Adedoyinsola

P5,360

P6,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a refrigerator and a plant in the corner.

A modern, well-lit room with a bed, seating area, and a dining table.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall with the word 'cove' above it, and several potted plants.

A building with a large glass facade and the word 'cove' on it.

10. Cove Minshull Street

Piccadilly, 1.2 km from AO Arena

Jathine

P4,363

P5,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A grand lobby with a staircase, marble columns, and a chandelier.

A ceiling with geometric pendant lights and a wooden balustrade.

A market street with shelves stocked with canned goods, a chalkboard sign, and refrigerated display cases.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

11. Roomzzz Manchester Victoria

Manchester City Centre, 0.4 km from AO Arena

Emma

P4,636

P5,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a staircase.

A modern dining area with large windows, a potted plant, and a view of city buildings.

A living room with a large window, a dark cabinet with glass doors, and a potted plant.

A modern reception desk with a unique wavy design, a laptop, and a sign reading "MARRIOTT BONVVEY". There are two chairs and a small table in the background, with a large window and curtains.

12. The Reach at Piccadilly, Manchester, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Piccadilly, 1.3 km from AO Arena

Charlotte

P5,887

P7,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a view of the cityscape, and a geometric wall design.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large mirror with a geometric frame.

A person lying in a pool with a clear view of the water.

13. The Lowry Hotel Manchester

Manchester City Centre, 0.7 km from AO Arena

Wardah

P10,249

P12,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story building with a red brick facade and large windows.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. Large windows offer a view of the cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted lamp, and a large green plant.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on a wooden wall, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

14. High Street Town House

Northern Quarter, 0.6 km from AO Arena

Uri

P8,900

P10,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A buffet with various food options including fruits, salads, and cereals.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are shelves with decorative items and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, seating, and a television.

A bar area with modern bar stools and a wall of liquor bottles.

15. Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly

Piccadilly, 1.4 km from AO Arena

Olusola

P4,155

P5,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a canal.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view.

A modern interior with a staircase, a wall with motivational text, and a dining area in the background.

A modern bar area with orange bar stools, a countertop with a cash register, and shelves stocked with bottles.

16. Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

Piccadilly, 1.2 km from AO Arena

Kunal

P5,886

P7,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with large windows, two chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a bartender, shelves of liquor, and orange bar stools.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a geometric wall design.

A modern restaurant with a long dining area, wooden floors, and large windows offering city views.

17. Maldron Hotel Manchester Central – Cathedral Quarter

0.4 km from AO Arena

Sarah

P5,449

P6,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large columns, and a neon sign.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas and armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and hanging pendant lights.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly

Piccadilly, 1.3 km from AO Arena

gemma

P6,004

P7,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A grand lobby with a large horse statue, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a skylight.

An indoor patio area with string lights, wooden tables, and potted plants.

A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, large windows, and a patterned floor.

A hallway with potted plants and flowers, stone walls, and a wooden counter.

19. Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Oxford Road Corridor, 1.6 km from AO Arena

Margath

P7,794

P9,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with a pool table, bar stools, hanging plants, and a brick wall.

A cozy room with a brick wall, green sofa, floral chair, and hanging plants.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden railings, and a central column. Reception desks are on the left, and seating is on the right.

A hotel with a glass-roofed entrance, a fountain, and a brick building facade.

20. Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

Manchester City Centre, 1.3 km from AO Arena

Gundega

P5,511

P6,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Top AO Arena Hotel Reviews

Manchester Portland By Sunday

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for what I needed. A one night stay in the city centre. Comfortable bed. Clean, modern bathroom with a good shower. It did the job very nicely."

voco Manchester City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"huge screen TV in the lobby, always available space at the onsite bar or restaurant, staff was great, rooms were amazing, great location in the center of Manchester, easy walking to restaurants, including china town"

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Property was well located. Saff were extremely friendly. Great place to stay."

The Lowry Hotel Manchester

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at the hotel were so very helpful , down to sorting a parking space too helping with air-con Bed was amazing"

Britannia Hotel Manchester

8/10 Good

"Classic old hotel with character and charm. Rooms are basic but ideal location and value for money"

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely hotel that was spotlessly clean, beds were very comfortable, bathroom was nice. Staff were very helpful and with a nice breakfast included, I couldn't really fault the hotel. Price of the room was reasonable as breakfast was included. The lift was super fast and I would definitely stay at this hotel again. Thank You so much The Holiday Inn Express. 10 out of 10."

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and practical. Desk staff was helpful. Breakfast was adequate, but gluten-free bread took so long to get ready that I had to leave."

Maldron Hotel Manchester Central – Cathedral Quarter

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very helpful went out of there way for me. Lovely breakfast alot of variety. I had a very good experience and will use again. Thank you"

The Alan

10/10 Excellent

"Well located, clean comfortable rooms and beautiful design of ground floor guest areas."

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National Football Museum

8.6/10 (82 reviews)

This free museum is dedicated to one of the world’s most popular sports. It delights fans with a vast collection of football memorabilia and interactive games.

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A historic church with a tall clock tower, surrounded by modern buildings and a traditional half-timbered house.

Manchester Cathedral

8.6/10 (343 reviews)

With an unforgettable history spanning hundreds of years, this imposing religious building is a must-see for visitors to Manchester.

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TeamSport Manchester Victoria

You can take time to visit TeamSport Manchester Victoria during your travels to Cheetham Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Urbis

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Urbis in Manchester. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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CIS Solar Tower

After visiting CIS Solar Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manchester. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

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Printworks

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Printworks on your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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Exchange Square

8.6/10 (12 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around AO Arena?

AO Arena is located in a welcoming area of Cheetham Hill known for its array of dining options and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 785 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near AO Arena?

Adjacent to AO Arena, Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include The Alan and YOTEL Manchester Deansgate.

How many hotels will I find near AO Arena?

Expedia has 785 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from AO Arena.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near AO Arena, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near AO Arena.

What can I see and do near AO Arena?

National Football Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, and Manchester Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like St Mary's The Hidden Gem, Manchester City Hall, and Deansgate Locks are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Printworks, Royal Exchange Theatre, and Albert Hall.

How can I get to AO Arena?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near AO Arena is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like St Peters Square Station, Mosley Street Station, and Picadilly Gardens Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, jump aboard a train from Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station, Manchester Oxford Road Station, or Manchester (QQM-Piccadilly Train Station).

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Our top choices for AO Arena hotels

1. Mollie's Manchester

2. BrewDog DogHouse Manchester

3. Dakota Manchester

4. Motel One Manchester-St. Peter's Square

5. Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester, Autograph Collection

6. Treehouse Hotel Manchester

7. Whitworth Locke

8. Wilde Manchester City Centre

9. The Abel Heywood

10. Cove Minshull Street

11. Roomzzz Manchester Victoria

12. The Reach at Piccadilly, Manchester, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

13. The Lowry Hotel Manchester

14. High Street Town House

15. Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly

16. Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

17. Maldron Hotel Manchester Central – Cathedral Quarter

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly

19. Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

20. Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

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Top AO Arena Hotel Reviews

Manchester Portland By Sunday

voco Manchester City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

The Lowry Hotel Manchester

Britannia Hotel Manchester

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester Central – Cathedral Quarter

The Alan

Other attractions near AO Arena

Chetham's Library

National Football Museum

Manchester Cathedral

TeamSport Manchester Victoria

Urbis

CIS Solar Tower

Printworks

Exchange Square

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