1 Bed Ancoats Canalside Flat | City Centre

8.5·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 & Liverpool · 4.9 average across 3,685+ 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.
Real humans, 7 days a week
UK-based hosts. Book instantly online — everything you need is on this page, no phone queues or back-and-forth required.

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

The apartment is in a great location, it’s close to the busy city but also tucked away down the quiet canals. It’s the perfect location

GuestMay 2026

Great stay in a fantastic location. Apartment is exactly as described and the hosts are perfect. Will definitely revisit

GuestMay 2026

Great location, clean, clear instructions from the owners! Would recommend for anyone who is looking off a city stay in Manchester!

GuestApril 2026

Very happy with my stay here. Bed was comfortable and location was great. Instructions for access were super clear, including a helpful video to follow.

GuestApril 2026

Thanks for the amazing stay! :)

GuestMarch 2026

Would highly recommend! Amazing location and accommodation.

GuestMarch 2026

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Tutto perfetto. Comunicazionenprecisa ed impeccabile con tanto di video. Dovrebbe essere sempre così. posizione ottima per raggiungere il centro e l' Etihad. Appartamento veramente grande. Ci ritorneremo

GuestMarch 2026

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. Les hôtes étaient très réactif et sympathique. Le logement était propre, magnifique comme sur les photos et dans un bon emplacement. Nous n’avons rien à redire et surtout nous le recommandons les yeux fermés, merci à vous.

GuestFebruary 2026

The flat was spacious and clean on arrival. The kitchen and bathroom were stocked with everything you needed. We had a couple of issues with the lights not working in the living room and the bathroom sink getting blocked. The sink was fixed quickly as we were given the number for…

GuestJanuary 2026

Appartamento accogliente, spazioso

GuestJanuary 2026

Fantastic place on the canal, I did not mind the scaffolding at all. Loads and loads of water birds to rival York.

GuestJanuary 2026

Great location right next to the train station

GuestDecember 2025

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, Liverpool 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: 3,685+ verified
Average rating: 4.9 / 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.