Chinatown

Manchester
Chinatown featuring cbd, night scenes and signage
This collection of restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries and other shops is one of Manchester’s most interesting cultural districts.

Chinatown in Manchester is one of the largest Chinatowns in the U.K. and in Europe. Dine on authentic Chinese cuisine, browse the neighborhood’s colorful shops and be present for the lively annual Chinese New Year celebrations.

The first Chinese settlers arrived in Manchester in the early 20th century. These initial residents opened launderettes, with more settlers arriving and opening restaurants in the 1940s. The city’s Chinese quarter began to truly emerge in the 1970s. The areas around Nicholas Street, Faulkner Street and George Street have become a hub of Chinese cuisine and culture. The neighborhood now attracts many visitors. Even so, notice its air of authenticity, with people continuing to live and work in the area and few shops catering toward tourists.

Chinatown is a wonderful place for dining, with excellent Chinese restaurants as well as a variety of other Asian cuisines, from Japanese to Nepalese. Look for signposts marked in both Chinese and English. Many shops sell newspapers published in Hong Kong and China. The neighborhood is typically busiest on Sundays, when Chinese traders from across the country traditionally come to buy supplies in the local shops.

Look up to see Chinatown’s towering archway over Faulkner Street. A gift from China in 1987, the arch is touted as the first true Imperial Chinese arch erected in Europe. It was designed by artists from Peking and decorated with gold leaf, ceramics and lacquer. Notice the arch’s dragon and phoenix symbols as well as its red and gold colors, all symbolizing good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.

One of the most exciting times of year to visit Chinatown is during February’s Chinese New Year celebrations. This festival attracts thousands of visitors and has expanded beyond Chinatown, with events taking place throughout Manchester’s city center. Watch lion and dragon dance performances, a lively parade, Chinese acrobatics and other traditional art and craft displays.

Manchester Chinatown is bordered by York Street, Portland Street, Oxford Street and Mosley Street. It’s open to the public daily. Reach the neighborhood by bus or take the train to Manchester Piccadilly station.


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Britannia Hotel Manchester
Britannia Hotel Manchester
3 out of 5
35 Portland Street, Manchester, England
The price is €40 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
€40
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.6/10 (1,996 reviews)
Great service
"Short overnight stay but enjoyed it"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Britannia Hotel Manchester
Wilde Aparthotels, Manchester, St. Peter’s Square
Wilde Aparthotels, Manchester, St. Peter’s Square
4 out of 5
3 Dickinson Street, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €104 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€104
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (754 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel with nice views and friendly staff. Great location as well"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Wilde Aparthotels, Manchester, St. Peter’s Square
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
3 out of 5
1 Dickinson St, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €69 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€69
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (759 reviews)
One Love
"Great sleep, great stay, friendly staff, beautiful surroundings. My favourite hotel chain."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
The Alan
The Alan
4 out of 5
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €83 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€83
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (478 reviews)
"Lovely, central hotel. Impressed by the really great decor and warm welcome. Fab spacious room too with the most enormous, comfy bed! Sadly all let down by terrible service at breakfast both mornings, they were obviously severely short-staffed. We waited over an hour to then be presented with a barely ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

The Alan
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
4 out of 5
Outwood Lane, Manchester Airport, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €113 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€113
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,106 reviews)
"I found the service to be excellent ,nothing was too much trouble. I lost my wallet at the airport the staff went to great lengths to help me find it. The shuttle bus driver made three journies back and forward. With his help the wallet/phone was returned. Great hotel will use again."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
4 out of 5
260 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, England
The price is €88 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
€88
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, only a few minutes from Piccadilly station. Staff were great and the room was excellent. Would definitely book here again!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
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