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YHA Manchester - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to Deansgate

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Outdoor dining
Game room
Four Bed Private Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, wheelchair access
Reception
Meeting facility
In the heart of Manchester, YHA Manchester - Hostel offers a unique blend of fun and relaxation. Unwind in the garden, challenge friends to a game in the arcade/game room, or grab a drink at the bar. With laundry facilities and luggage storage available, you'll have more time to enjoy your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Three Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Four Bed Private Room Ensuite | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Four Bed Private Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Five Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Six Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Two Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double Private Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Manchester City Centre, a neighborhood in Manchester, YHA Manchester - Hostel is near a train station. Trafford Centre and Deansgate are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Piccadilly Gardens and Heaton Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Old Trafford or AO Arena.
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Potato Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester, England, M3 4NB

What's nearby

  • Deansgate - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Manchester Opera House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canal Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • AO Arena - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Old Trafford - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Deansgate Station - 8 min walk
  • Deansgate-Castlefield Station - 9 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Atlas Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Podium Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caravan Manchester - ‬7 min walk

About this property

YHA Manchester - Hostel

Upscale hostel near Deansgate
Near Canal Street and Piccadilly Gardens, YHA Manchester - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • 1 meeting room, a reception hall, and games
  • Secured bicycle storage, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at YHA Manchester - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Manchester Hostel
YHA Manchester
Yha Manchester Hotel Manchester
YHA Manchester - Hostel Manchester
YHA Manchester - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Manchester - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at YHA Manchester - Hostel?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

What time is check-in at YHA Manchester - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Manchester - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is YHA Manchester - Hostel located?

Located in Manchester City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Castlefield Bowl and Deansgate. Canal Street and Piccadilly Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Deansgate-Castlefield Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cornbrook Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

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YHA Manchester - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 266 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing atmosphere and very comfortable beds. Spacious communal area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FreakY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with really good and friendly staff members!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lap Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a group of travellers to have a room to stay in Manchester
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nihat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel with great location!

Great hostel with great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great nights stay

Great night stay at the hostel, staff are super friendly and helpful and kind with letting us keep the car there all day on the day we were leaving too! Decent buffet breakfast option as well which we used!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yha

Was great only needed somewhere to sleep but on arrival realised they serve food and have a pool table while i didnt try these out they did look good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice Hostel

The lift is always out of order. The vibe is nice. The bed is a bit tight. Near to Deansgate. I suggest the hostel to put on a notice board more information about the area eg suggestions as to where to go, where to take the free bus etc Ovrrall is nice experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

KEITH

Liked: Amenities
HI COULD NOT CHECK IN DID NOT KNOW YOU HAD TO HAVE ID
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, very clean & in a lovely spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

Great hostel very clean comfortable beds Very helpful and friendly staff I highly recommend this hostel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Everything its perfectly and the people that work there are very polite and friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great find - would definitely use again. Budget friendly, clean, safe and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good central location, great amenities and overall nice place to stay if you want to get out and explore the city

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!

Absolutely brilliant stay! We'll worth the money!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Satisfied

It done what I needed it to do rooms ever basic but clean .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haraldur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks!

Very clean, easy check in, comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hostel. A little overpriced but still good

10/10 Excellent

Ka Yiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I accidentally left my iPad in the room, fortunately, their staff called me to remind me to retrieve it. Their service was truly outstanding, and I am very grateful for their help. The location was also excellent, within walking distance to the city center. I highly recommend their exceptional service and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice ,my check in was after 3 pm but they take care of my bag while I was in city center
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the kitchen and hall downstairs. You had great vegan breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GrestcYHA

Very good clean warm nice breakfast - voukdnt fault it….
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

AWELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'd stay here again. I was fortunate to be sharing with three ladies who were all clean, friendly, and considerate. They were from different parts of the world too so it was great to Talk about that too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Liked: Staff & service
pretty standard rooms! showers felt like airport bathrooms but you get what you pay for!! nice staff and really good location, not far from the free bus and deansgate tram stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great experience! Friendly staff, easy check in, comfy room. No complaints at all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

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