Top Accommodations near Etihad Statium/Manchester City Football Stadium

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4 min readJan 27, 2014

Visiting Manchester city centre for a big game? Why waste time and money on costly travelling and risk arriving late – when you can stay in some of the city’s best hotels, just a short distance away from the Etihad Stadium. Take your pick from some of the best hotels near Manchester City’s football stadium:

#1 — The Works Aparthotel (33 Withy Grove Manchester)

Smart, modern and convenient, this affordable place gives you a wonderfully spacious experience without breaking the bank. You’re also within easy reach of the Etihad stadium, without having to worry about needing a costly taxi fare or getting lost. Fully furnished suites and easy proximity to the city centre gives the added advantage of having a place to enjoy a celebratory, or commissary, drink or two after the big game.

Official Website — www.theworksapartmenthotel.com

#2 — The Place Hotel (Ducie St, Manchester)

Stylish and attractive, this hotel is close to Manchester’s Piccadilly station, so makes an great place to stay if you are coming in by train. Just over a mile away from the Etihad Stadium, you can look forward to super slick designer furnishings, an on-site fitness centre and bistro. Plus a fully furnished kitchen if you fancy cooking up a snack for yourself before the match.

Official Website — www.theplaceaparthotel.com

#3 — The City Warehouse Apartments (6-14 Great Ancoats St, Manchester)

Part of the popular trend for apartment-style hotel living, The City Warehouse has the experience down to a tee, with spacious serviced apartments that provide comfort and convenience, at an affordable price. With contemporary entertainment systems and discounts on some of Manchester’s food and nightlife venues, there are plenty of additional perks to enjoy if you choose to stay here.

Official Website — www.citywarehouseapartments.com

#4 — The Britannia Hotel (Portland St, Manchester)

Set in a beautiful refurbished Victorian building, this is a great choice of hotel if you plan to make a holiday of it, and aren’t just coming in for the game. Close to the Etihad but with easy proximity to Manchester’s lively bars and restaurants, you can look forward to glittering chandeliers, a grand staircase, a glamorous restaurant and bar. A perfect choice of hotel if you have a football widow who’d rather indulge in a pamper instead.

Official Website —www.britanniahotels.com

#5 — Thistle Manchester City Centre (3-5 Portland St, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester)

Part of the Thistle group, this reliable, modern and stylish hotel is a popular choice for repeat travellers, with a great atmosphere, free wifi and just a few minutes walk away from Piccadilly Station. With an on-site bar as well, you don’t need to head out into the city for post-game drinks, but for those who are more adventurous, the infamous Canal Street area is 5 minutes away.

Official Website —www.thistle.com

#6— Britannia Sachas Hotel (Tibb Street, Piccadilly, Manchester)

Stylish, comfy and luxurious, this enormous hotel has great facilities that guests love to take advantage of. Two restaurants, a health club, a beauty salon and a swimming pool are just some of the great perks of this stylish and slick hotel. Perfect for a weekend stay, the Sachas hotel is close to the Etihad and Old Trafford stadiums, but also within easy distance of the shopping district and entertainment complexes in the city centre. With a fun, lively and friendly atmosphere, it’s a wonderful family hotel.