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Where to stay in Piccadilly

Piccadilly is the city centre’s front door: the main railway station, the busiest tram stops and Piccadilly Gardens are all here, with the Northern Quarter, Chinatown and Canal Street a few minutes away on foot. If you are arriving by train or flying out early, nowhere is easier.

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Why stay in Piccadilly

  • Manchester Piccadilly station on the doorstep, with direct trains to London, the airport and across the north
  • Trams from Piccadilly and Piccadilly Gardens to the Etihad, Old Trafford and most of the Metrolink network
  • A short walk to the Northern Quarter, Chinatown, Canal Street and the Arndale
  • Lively day and night around the Gardens, so light sleepers may prefer a flat a few streets back, just ask us
Nearby
Piccadilly Gardens, the Northern Quarter, Chinatown, Mayfield Park, Manchester Art Gallery
Getting around
Piccadilly rail and tram stations plus Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink; direct trains to Manchester Airport in around 15 to 20 minutes

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Frequently asked

Staying in Piccadilly, FAQs

Is Piccadilly a good area to stay in Manchester?

Piccadilly is the best-connected area to stay in Manchester. The main railway station and the busiest tram stops are here, and the Northern Quarter, Chinatown, Canal Street and the main shopping streets are all a short walk away. It is busy rather than picturesque, and the streets around Piccadilly Gardens stay lively late, so if you want somewhere calmer that is still central, look at Castlefield or Ancoats too.

How do I get from Manchester Airport to Piccadilly?

The quickest way is the train. Direct services run from the airport station to Manchester Piccadilly several times an hour and take around 15 to 20 minutes. A taxi takes around half an hour, depending on traffic.

How far is Piccadilly from the Northern Quarter?

They are next door to each other. The Northern Quarter starts just north of Piccadilly Gardens, so most of its bars and cafés are a five to ten minute walk from a Piccadilly apartment.

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