City Superhost Guest Guide
Explore Manchester, Liverpool & Huddersfield
Handpicked attractions, restaurants, nightlife & hidden gems — right on your doorstep.
City Guide
Manchester
Europe's most exciting northern city — reinventing itself at every turn.
Top Attractions
Northern Quarter
Manchester's creative heartbeat. Independent vintage shops, street art, record stores & the iconic Afflecks market.
📖 Read our local's guide →MediaCityUK
Home of the BBC & ITV Studios. Take a studio tour, catch a show at The Lowry, or visit the Imperial War Museum North.
🚊 10 min by MetrolinkManchester Museum
Freshly refurbished in 2023 — natural history, ancient Egypt & a stunning South Asia Gallery. Completely free to visit.
✅ Free entryEtihad & Old Trafford
Two world-famous stadia, one city. Catch a match or book a behind-the-scenes tour — players' tunnel included.
Altrincham Market
Award-winning covered food hall with rotating independent traders — Neapolitan pizza, Thai street food & artisan bakeries.
🚊 20 min by MetrolinkJohn Rylands Library
A neo-Gothic masterpiece on Deansgate. Rare manuscripts, medieval texts & one of the oldest New Testament fragments. Free entry.
✅ Free entryTrafford Centre
200+ shops, Legoland, Sea Life, IMAX cinema & bowling — perfect for a rainy day or a full family day out.
🚌 Regular buses from city centreCastlefield
Roman ruins meet canal-side bars in Manchester's original urban heritage quarter. Beautiful in summer, magical at night.
📍 10 min walk from DeansgateCity Superhost Insider Tip
“Visit John Rylands Library on a weekday morning — you'll have the gothic reading room almost to yourself. Pair it with coffee at one of the independent cafes on nearby Deansgate.”
Where to Eat
Hawksmoor
Consistently rated one of Britain's best steakhouses. Prime cuts served in a stunning former courthouse on Deansgate.
💡 Book weeks in advanceRudy's Pizza
The Ancoats institution that became a phenomenon. Neapolitan pizza so good, queues form before the doors even open.
💡 Arrive at opening to skip queuesMackie Mayor
A beautifully restored Victorian market hall hosting Manchester's best independent food traders under one glorious roof.
📍 Northern QuarterTattu
Contemporary Chinese cuisine with jaw-dropping interior design — floral installations, moody lighting & exceptional food.
💡 Perfect for a special occasionAustralasia
Pan-Asian dishes served in a dramatic underground space beneath Spinningfields — a truly unique Manchester dining experience.
📍 SpinningfieldsThe Curry Mile
Wilmslow Road in Rusholme — a Manchester institution for late-night South Asian food. Dozens of restaurants, open very late.
📍 Rusholme, 2 miles southNightlife & Entertainment
Band on the Wall
Legendary Northern Quarter venue hosting jazz, world music, rock & electronic acts. One of Manchester's most loved live music spots.
📍 Swan Street, NQWarehouse Project
One of Europe's most celebrated electronic music events. Autumn/winter residency attracting world-class headline DJs.
💡 Tickets sell out fast20 Stories
Cocktails on the 20th floor with panoramic views across the Manchester skyline. Stunning at sunset — book ahead for weekend visits.
📍 SpinningfieldsBehind Closed Doors
Speakeasy-style hidden cocktail bar in the Northern Quarter. Ring the bell, find your way in & enjoy exceptional craft cocktails.
💡 Look for the unmarked doorCity Superhost Insider Tip
“For the best bar crawl in Manchester: start at Port Street Beer House for craft ales, walk to Behind Closed Doors for cocktails, then end the night at Band on the Wall for live music — all within a 10-minute stroll.”
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City Guide
Liverpool
UNESCO-recognised city of maritime heritage, Beatlemania & a world-class waterfront.
Top Attractions
Albert Dock
Liverpool's iconic Grade I waterfront — home to Tate Liverpool, the Maritime Museum & the International Slavery Museum.
✅ Free to exploreThe Beatles Story
The world's largest permanent Beatles exhibition at Albert Dock — from the Cavern Club to global stardom in one immersive journey.
💡 Combine with Magical Mystery TourThe Cavern Club
The legendary Mathew Street venue rebuilt on its original site. Still hosting live music every single day of the week.
💡 Free to enter most nightsAnfield Stadium
Tour the new Main Stand, visit the museum & touch the famous “This Is Anfield” sign. An unforgettable football pilgrimage.
💡 Book tours onlineLiverpool ONE
170+ stores, restaurants, a 14-screen cinema & a rooftop park. Connects seamlessly to the independent cafes of Bold Street.
📍 City centreCity Superhost Insider Tip
“After Albert Dock, walk Bold Street from bottom to top — it's Liverpool's most interesting street. Independent coffee shops, vintage clothing, international food & zero chains.”
Stay in Liverpool
Less than an hour from Manchester by train
City Guide
Huddersfield
Pennine gateway to dramatic moorland, Yorkshire culture & world-class sculpture.
Top Attractions
Castle Hill
Huddersfield's iconic landmark rising 300m above the town. Panoramic views across the Pennines & a 4,000-year-old history.
✅ Free & open year-roundHolmfirth
Charming Pennine village filming location for Last of the Summer Wine. Stone bridges, indie shops & stunning moorland walks.
📍 10 miles south of HuddersfieldYorkshire Sculpture Park
500 acres of parkland featuring Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth & Ai Weiwei. One of the finest open-air galleries in the world.
✅ Free entry (parking charge)Standedge Tunnel
Britain's longest, deepest & highest canal tunnel. Take a boat trip inside or walk the scenic Colne Valley towpath.
💡 Boat trips run April–OctoberHuddersfield Narrow Canal
Scenic towpath walk or cycle through converted mill villages, historic locks & quiet Pennine countryside.
💡 Connects to the Pennine WayCity Superhost Insider Tip
“Combine Yorkshire Sculpture Park with a pub lunch in nearby Holmfirth — you get world-class art in the morning and a proper Yorkshire Sunday roast in a stone-flagged village pub in the afternoon.”
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Your base for the best of Yorkshire
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