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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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
During your trip to Manchester, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Trafford Centre. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's entertainment choices 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.
Deansgate
During your trip to Manchester, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Deansgate. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this romantic area.
Things to do
Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket
Top hotels in Gay Village
Townhouse Hotel Manchester
Nice clean big rooms.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Britannia Hotel Manchester
We just stopped over arriving around 10pm and leaving around 9am. We opted for a small double room with no window at a very very reasonable price. The room was very clean and perfectly adequate for a one night stay. It was noisy though. You could hear people in other rooms and particularly some people ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
Clean modern centrally located hotel. Excellent breakfast buffet and restaurant. This is the third time I’ve stayed here and I will stay again.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
voco Manchester City Centre by IHG
Location is very good, bed is extremely comfy and everything was clean. Staff were helpful and friendly, we cannot wait to stay again.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Clean room, staff attentive, breakfast optional. Great for the airport.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Nice room, carpets and surfaces are getting a little tired and stained but still the cost and location is perfect for a pre holiday airport stopover.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gay Village
Chinatown
Travelers come to Chinatown for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and Imperial Chinese Archway while you're in town.
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 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 in the area like Affleck's Palace and Market Street.
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.
