1 Bed Ancoats Canalside Flat | City Centre

4.3·12 reviews·Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Self check-in

Smart lock or keybox, no waiting for a host.

Free early check-in

Complimentary 2:00 pm arrival on every direct booking.

Pet-friendly

Bring the dog, extra cleaning sorted in your quote.

Hosted by City Superhost

9 years hosting · 80+ properties across Manchester & Cheshire · 4.8 average across 7,426+ verified guest reviews

Entire home/apt in Manchester

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 bathroom

Seamless self check-in
Smart-lock or keybox entry, no waiting around for a host. Complimentary early check-in from 2:00 pm, included with every direct booking.
Direct-booking price
You see the total up front, no Airbnb service fee, no Booking.com markup. What you pay here is the real price.
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About this place

Wake up to canal views in the heart of Ancoats, one of Manchester's most exciting neighbourhoods. Perfect for concert nights at Co-Op Live, city breaks, or a Manchester match. Video guides and a responsive local team included. - Canal views from your balcony - Super king bed + comfy sofa bed, sleeps 4 - 150Mb fibre WiFi - Sky TV, Sky Sports, Netflix & Disney+ - 2 mins from Co-Op Live by tram - 30 secs from New Islington tram stop - Self check-in, flexible arrival

The space

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself - a bright, open space with canal and city views from the balcony. The flat comes fully equipped: super king size bed, sofa bed, 32-inch Smart TV with Netflix and Sky TV, fully equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, refrigerator), private bathroom with free toiletries, iron, ironing board, hairdryer and Alexa speaker. Fresh linen, towels, tea and coffee provided for every stay. Travel cot available on request for a small additional fee of £15, just let us know before your stay. Transport is easy. New Islington tram stop is 30 seconds from the door. Three minutes to Piccadilly station (direct train from Manchester Airport) and two stops to the city centre at Market Street. Trams run every 5 minutes for £2.20 return. We provide video guides for everything in the flat - heating, sofa bed setup, appliances - so you're never left guessing. Our local team is on hand if you need anything.

Guest access

You have full, private access to the entire property throughout your stay. Check-in from 3PM, check-out by 11AM. Early check-in or late check-out can often be arranged for a small fee - just ask. Everything you need arrives before you do: door codes, WiFi details, parking instructions, video guides for the flat, and our handpicked local guide covering the best places to eat, drink, shop and visit in Ancoats and beyond. We also have a trusted contact for City and United match tickets.

The neighbourhood

The flat sits right on the canal in Ancoats, one of Manchester's most exciting neighbourhoods and packed with independent restaurants, coffee houses, bars and record shops. Co-Op Live, the UK's largest indoor arena and Manchester's biggest concert venue, is a short tram ride away. Guests regularly use the flat as their base for shows - walk out, tram two stops, walk back after. Our favourite Thai cafe in Manchester is a stone's throw away. There's a local convenience shop a few minutes walk for essentials, and New Islington tram stop puts the whole of Greater Manchester on your doorstep.

Getting around

New Islington tram stop is 30 seconds' walk. One stop to Piccadilly station (3 minutes), two stops to the city centre at Market Street. Trams run every 5 minutes. Co-Op Live arena is two stops by tram - hop on at New Islington, off at Etihad Campus. Perfect for getting there and back on a big night. Prefer to walk? It's about 15 minutes into town, cutting through Ancoats and into the Northern Quarter. Uber operates throughout the city. Parking: paid parking is available at New Islington (2 minutes' walk) for around £7 per day.

What this place offers

Internet
Wireless Internet
Paid parking off premises
Kitchen
Heating
Washer
Hair dryer
Cable TV
TV
Elevator

Where you'll sleep

Sleeping area

2 beds in total across 1 bedroom.

4.3 · 12 reviews

Really cool place with a great view, very good localisation and very calm ! We recommand

GuestOctober 2026

It is a ver well located apartment. Steph is a great host always there for you when you need him!

GuestSeptember 2026

The appartment has been refurbished since my last visit and its an excellent place to stay. A short walk from the New Islington Tram stop means that its easy to reach from Manchester Picadilly (main trainstation). Excellent for a short or long stay, with a full kitchen and a wash…

GuestSeptember 2026

Had a great stay at the Airbnb here! Was a lovely location (not really been to the east of Manchester much) and the location was really beautiful! Went for a gig and the place was easily walkable to the location! Host was really friendly and helpful! Will definitely stay again…

GuestSeptember 2026

Really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment was lovely, clean and tidy and the little balcony was a nice bonus. Check in and communication was great. Me and my partner would definitely stay again & highly recommend!

GuestAugust 2026

We had an amazing few days in Manchester and the location was great for us right by my son and so close to the tram station ( we used on a daily basis ) and a good selection of cafes and restaurants in walking distance

GuestAugust 2026

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I stayed here several years ago and was so impressed with the unit and the neighborhood that I decided to stay again. I was not disappointed. The unit looked amazing as always and was super clean. Check in instructions were on point. The host is amazing and is always a message aw…

GuestJuly 2026

All good !

GuestJuly 2026

Very nice small apartment in a great location. we were 4 guests and there was a nice big sofa bed, with all the bedding available.

GuestJuly 2026

Very nice apartment, easy access to the center of the city, very calm and relaxing neighborhood, many nice channels and promenade area, all the utilities and facilities in the apartment, great view, friendly host, good communication. Very nice experience!

GuestJuly 2026

Lovely space, great location exactly as it said on the tin!

GuestJune 2026

Very clean apartment, instructions were clear from the start on how to get in and the hosts are very friendly and responsive. Great experience I certainly recommend.

GuestJune 2026

Meet your host

Matt & Steph, City Superhost

Manchester, UK · Hosting since 2017

We're a husband-and-wife team running City Superhost out of Manchester. Our local team looks after 80+ apartments and townhouses across Manchester and Cheshire, every stay is cleaned, kitted out and quality-checked by people we know personally. Message us any time before, during or after your trip; we're real humans, seven days a week.

Response time: Usually under 1 hour
Languages: English
Reviews: 7,426+ verified
Average rating: 4.8 / 5

Where you'll be

Manchester · exact address shared after booking

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Things to know

House rules

We kindly ask all guests to respect our property and our neighbours at all times. This property is for the sole use of the named guests on the booking. Please note that a noise monitoring device is in place in the communal areas of the property. This is to help us maintain a peaceful environment for all.

Health & safety

Smoke alarm fitted
Carbon monoxide alarm fitted
Deep-cleaned before every stay
Secure self check-in

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in
Full refund if cancelled 14+ days before check-in
Cancellation details shown before you pay
See full policy in our cancellation policy.