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27 Sept - 28 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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Our top choices for Manchester 3-star hotels

1. a&o Manchester City Centre

a&o Manchester City Centre
Manchester City Centre
Australia
Jack
€60
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
a&o Manchester City Centre
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for Holiday Inn Express.
A Holiday Inn Express reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, two lamps, a clock, and a sign indicating the bar opening hours.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outside.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and planters with greenery.

2. Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG
Manchester City Centre
United Kingdom
Bamidele
€75
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG
A grand staircase with ornate railings and a large chandelier, leading to a high-ceilinged lobby with columns and a patterned floor.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a small wooden nightstand, and a red chair in the background.
A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and hanging spherical light fixtures.
A grand lobby with a 'BISTRO-RESTAURANT' sign, ornate columns, a patterned carpet, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

3. Britannia Hotel Manchester

Britannia Hotel Manchester
Manchester City Centre
United Kingdom
John
€48
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Britannia Hotel Manchester
A building with a large circular sign reading "Sachas" and a smaller sign for "Weddings" below it.
A staircase with a neon sign for Jenny's Bar, a bar sign, and a staircase railing with decorative elements.
A bar area with round tables and bar stools, a decorative ceiling, and large windows with a view of the street.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a mirror.

4. Britannia Sachas Hotel

Britannia Sachas Hotel
Manchester City Centre
United Kingdom
joseph
€46
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Britannia Sachas Hotel
A modern hotel exterior with a blue sign, glass doors, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV mounted on the wall, and a coat rack with two coats.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, two ottomans, a coffee machine, and vending machines.
A modern hotel room with a concrete wall, a wooden desk with a laptop, a coffee maker, and a black chair.

5. ibis budget Manchester Airport

ibis budget Manchester Airport
Manchester
United Kingdom
Cheryl
€101
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
ibis budget Manchester Airport
A buffet with various food options including fruits, salads, and cereals.
A bar area with modern bar stools and a wall of liquor bottles.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, seating, and a television.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are shelves with decorative items and a fireplace.

6. Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly

Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly
Manchester City Centre
United Kingdom
Olusola
€72
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly
A cozy bar area with seating, a counter with food and drinks, and decorative wall art.
A library with leather sofas, bookshelves, and plaid lamps.
A library with leather chairs, bookshelves, and plaid lamps.
A library with leather armchairs, a round table with books and a teapot, and tall bookshelves filled with books.

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

Motel One Manchester-St. Peter's Square
Manchester City Centre
Canada
maria
€77
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Motel One Manchester-St. Peter's Square
A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, including large metal serving bowls and utensils.
A Holiday Inn Express reception desk with three staff members, a guest with a suitcase, and a teal-colored wall with the hotel logo.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a tray with mugs and a kettle, and a window with curtains.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof and a large parking lot.

8. Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport by IHG
Manchester
United States
Marissa
€73
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport by IHG
A multi-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a central entrance.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A cozy living area with a leather couch, colorful cushions, and a small coffee table. A skateboard is leaning against a wall, and a suitcase is on the floor.
A modern lounge area with two orange sofas, a laptop, and a glass of drink on a table.

9. Moxy Manchester City Centre

Moxy Manchester City Centre
Manchester City Centre
United Kingdom
Lorenzo
€73
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Moxy Manchester City Centre
A bathroom with a round mirror, a round vanity, and a hexagonal patterned wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall with wooden beams.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase, and a bar area.
A modern room with a blue armchair, a small round table with a brush, a black floor lamp, a radiator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Gardens Hotel

Gardens Hotel
Manchester City Centre
United States
Christa
€45
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Gardens Hotel
A multi-story building with "Britannia Airport Hotel" signage, featuring a modern architectural design with a prominent entrance and multiple windows.
A buffet area with various food options, a brick wall, and a television screen displaying a person looking out a window.
A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape artwork on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a patterned carpet.

11. Britannia Hotel Manchester Airport

Britannia Hotel Manchester Airport
Manchester
United States
Ronald
€57
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Britannia Hotel Manchester Airport
A spacious lobby with a large mirror, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a view into a restaurant or dining area.
A room with a large pair of glasses-shaped mirrors, a yellow cushioned sofa, a small round table, and a wooden shelving unit.
A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple taps, and a sign that reads "SMILE".

12. Manchester Portland By Sunday

Manchester Portland By Sunday
Manchester City Centre
United Kingdom
jay
€71
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Manchester Portland By Sunday
A hotel room with a large window, a leather chair, a small table, and a bed with pillows.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and a coffee machine.
A modern bar area with high stools, a bar counter, and ambient lighting.
A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a blue armchair, a coffee table, and a TV screen displaying a cityscape.

13. Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange

Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange
Manchester City Centre
United Kingdom
Michelle
€71
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange
A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, grey and black chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.
A modern lounge area with a variety of seating options, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a contemporary design with wooden slats on the ceiling.
A modern conference room with large windows, wooden slats on the ceiling, and blue chairs around a central table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

14. Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG
Trafford Park
United Kingdom
Meaghan
€65
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG
A person sitting at a table with a plate of food, a glass of orange juice, and a fork.
A bar area with a brick counter, multiple taps, and a menu board.
A building with a black awning labeled "Wilson's."
A modern kitchen with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a brick accent wall.

15. Malacuna Manchester

Malacuna Manchester
Manchester City Centre
Germany
Anna Isabel
€35
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Malacuna Manchester
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.
A beverage vending area with a refrigerator and shelves stocked with bottled water, soda, and snacks.
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and ottomans, and a large mirror.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, a glass railing, and a red building in the background.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford

Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford
Old Trafford
United Kingdom
KEHINDE
€88
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fruit display, and a view of the street through large glass doors.
The Pendulum Hotel Manchester Conference Centre with a modern glass entrance and a prominent signage.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and hanging plants.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a wooden floor.

17. Pendulum Hotel

Pendulum Hotel
Manchester City Centre
United States
Antony
€58
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Pendulum Hotel
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Famous' sign on the facade, multiple floors, and a street view with a clear sky.
A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating areas, a central television, and large windows offering city views.
A modern lounge area with a teal sofa, wooden bookshelves, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.
A modern bar area with a counter, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a television.

18. Hampton by Hilton Manchester City, Northern Quarter

Hampton by Hilton Manchester City, Northern Quarter
Manchester
Ireland
Dan
€76
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton by Hilton Manchester City, Northern Quarter
A modern reception desk with a glass partition, a clock, and potted plants.
A large banquet hall with numerous tables set for dining, featuring a high ceiling with recessed lighting and large windows allowing natural light.
A bar with multiple taps including Corona, Budweiser, and Guinness.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a wardrobe, and a small trash bin.

19. Ox Hotel Manchester

Ox Hotel Manchester
Manchester
United Kingdom
Craig
€51
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ox Hotel Manchester
A hot tub with two metal ladders, surrounded by tiled walls and a window with a view of greenery.
A hotel with a well-lit exterior, a paved driveway, and a landscaped garden.
A modern restaurant with round tables and cushioned chairs, a counter with a display case, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A sauna with wooden benches arranged in a semi-circular layout.

20. Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club

Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club
Manchester
United Kingdom
Tina
€105
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club
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A waterfront cityscape with modern architecture, including a distinctive building with a curved roof and a cylindrical structure with a golden facade.

Top Manchester Hotel Reviews

ibis budget Manchester Airport

ibis budget Manchester Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Good hotel at a budget Clean room"
james 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
ibis budget Manchester Airport
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The roo was very clean ,would have been better with king size bed for the size of the plus tv a bit small we struggled to see menu, even with those small things we thought it was excellent ,breakfast was breakfast same as most hotels ,the air con was good and the staff were lovely ,would definitely stay here again"
Angela 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG
Britannia Hotel Manchester

Britannia Hotel Manchester

8/10 Good
"Very nice breakfast, very large rooms"
CRESWELL 5-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Britannia Sachas Hotel

Britannia Sachas Hotel

8/10 Good
"Staff friendly and helpful. Room spacious and clean. Excellent location to get everywhere. The hotel is dated but it was good value for money."
Joanne 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Britannia Sachas Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Manchester?
Motel One Manchester - Royal Exchange, around 0.48 kilometres north of downtown Manchester, is a guest favourite. Premium bedding and front desk services are among its amenities. Britannia Hotel Manchester is another 3-star hotel that gets great reviews from travellers. It offers individually decorated rooms and a nightclub, and is about 0.80 kilometres east of the centre.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Manchester?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Manchester?
Book a room at a 3-star hotel and you can expect tidy and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as WiFi, gym equipment and coffee and tea facilities. These properties may also include an on-site bar and restaurant. Upgrade your Manchester break by reserving a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, round-the-clock room service and premium toiletries, you'll experience a superior level of comfort.

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