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Where to Stay for the Manchester Derby

Manchester Derby (Manchester United vs. Manchester City) is one of the biggest rivalry matches in world football. The match alternates between the two clubs' stadiums; hotels for both are below.

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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 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 Derby

Dates by year

  • Dates are set when the season's fixtures are released; kickoff times are often confirmed only a few weeks ahead, so book flexible hotel dates.

  • Dates are set when the season's fixtures are released; kickoff times are often confirmed only a few weeks ahead, so book flexible hotel dates.

  • Dates are set when the season's fixtures are released; kickoff times are often confirmed only a few weeks ahead, so book flexible hotel dates.

  • Dates are set when the season's fixtures are released; kickoff times are often confirmed only a few weeks ahead, so book flexible hotel dates.

Select a year to see that edition's venue and hotels.

Old Trafford

Where to stay

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

Hotels near Old Trafford

  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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Etihad Stadium

Where to stay

  • City Centre — best hotels
  • Ancoats — dining
  • Northern Quarter — nightlife

Hotels near Etihad Stadium

  1. #1 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 2.1 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Lowry Hotel

    Riverside hotel in Salford.

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  2. #2 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 1.9 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Edwardian Manchester, a Radisson Collection Hotel

    Hotel in the restored Free Trade Hall.

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  3. #3 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 1.7 mi

    ★★★★★

    Stock Exchange Hotel, Autograph Collection

    Edwardian former stock exchange.

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  4. #4 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 1.8 mi

    ★★★★

    King Street Townhouse

    Boutique hotel with a rooftop infinity pool.

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  5. #5 · Short ride or transit · about 15 minutes by tram or car · 1.7 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.

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