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Where to Stay Near Old Trafford: Hotels for Manchester United Matches

Old Trafford is in Trafford, southwest of central Manchester. It hosts Manchester United home matches. The European club season runs from August to May, with a winter break in some countries. Metrolink trams stop at Old Trafford; it's about 15 minutes from the city center. The 6 hotels below are chosen for how easy they make getting to and from the stadium, starting with the closest.

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The places to stay

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Manchester, United Kingdom

Hotel Football Old Trafford

Hotel directly opposite the stadium.

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Manchester, United Kingdom

The Lowry Hotel

Riverside hotel in Salford.

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Manchester, United Kingdom

The Edwardian Manchester, a Radisson Collection Hotel

Hotel in the restored Free Trade Hall.

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Manchester, United Kingdom

Stock Exchange Hotel, Autograph Collection

Edwardian former stock exchange.

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Manchester, United Kingdom

King Street Townhouse

Boutique hotel with a rooftop infinity pool.

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Manchester, United Kingdom

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Victorian landmark on Oxford Street.

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Manchester United

Where to stay

  • Salford Quays/MediaCityUK — near the stadium
  • City Centre — best hotels and nightlife
  • Spinningfields — upscale

Hotels

  1. #1 · Walkable · about a 2-minute walk · 0.2 mi

    ★★★★

    Hotel Football Old Trafford

    Hotel directly opposite the stadium.

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  2. #2 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 2.2 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Lowry Hotel

    Riverside hotel in Salford.

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  3. #3 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 2.1 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Edwardian Manchester, a Radisson Collection Hotel

    Hotel in the restored Free Trade Hall.

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  4. #4 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 2.4 mi

    ★★★★★

    Stock Exchange Hotel, Autograph Collection

    Edwardian former stock exchange.

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  5. #5 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 2.3 mi

    ★★★★

    King Street Townhouse

    Boutique hotel with a rooftop infinity pool.

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  6. #6 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 2.2 mi

    ★★★★★

    Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

    Victorian landmark on Oxford Street.

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Getting there

Metrolink trams stop at Old Trafford; it's about 15 minutes from the city center.

Metrolink to Old Trafford or Exchange Quay; walking from Salford Quays takes about 15 minutes.

Hotel prices

City-centre rates spike on match weekends, especially when both Manchester clubs play at home.

Before & after the match

The Northern Quarter's bars and restaurants.

Tips

Visit tip
Take the stadium museum and tour on a non-match day.
Getting tickets
Most tickets for big Premier League clubs go to season-ticket holders and paying members, so visitors usually need a club membership or a hospitality package. Buy only through the club or its authorized resale exchange.

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