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Family-Friendly Hotels Near the Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Manchester City plays at the Etihad Stadium in east Manchester, and most family-friendly hotels for a match sit in the city centre around Manchester Piccadilly station rather than beside the ground. That works well for families: Metrolink trams from Piccadilly run to the Etihad Campus stop, and the centre keeps meals, museums and shops close. This selection runs from Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly, rated 9.2 and a minute from the station, to the Premier Inn with family guestrooms. I grouped them by what helps children most: a quick tram, space, breakfast and a good rating.

27 hotels

Family · Etihad Stadium in numbers

27
hotels
109€
median price per night
8.5/10
average guest rating
58 523
traveler reviews
Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly
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Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly

Stylish base near Piccadilly for easy Etihad Stadium access

Why guests love it

Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly is a 3-star hotel I would suggest to families going to the Etihad Stadium on public transport, since Manchester Piccadilly station is a minute's walk away and Metrolink trams run from Piccadilly towards Etihad Campus. Rooms are contemporary and air-conditioned, which helps on warm summer concert nights. The lively bar serves breakfast and snacks. The hotel is accessible and accepts pets. Guests rate it 9.0 across more than 2,800 reviews, which is high for a simple hotel.

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4.5Guest score2880 reviews
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG
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Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

City centre comfort with easy transport to the Etihad

Why guests love it

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG is a 4-star hotel I would suggest to families going to the Etihad Stadium who want a city-centre base. Public transport from Piccadilly makes the trip to the stadium easy, and the bar and restaurant keep dinner simple after a match or concert. The hotel is kid-friendly, offers full-service laundry for longer stays and has a fitness centre. Parking is paid. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 3,000 reviews.

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4.4Guest score3011 reviews
easyHotel Manchester City Centre
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easyHotel Manchester City Centre

Budget-friendly city centre base with excellent transport links

Why guests love it

easyHotel Manchester City Centre is a straightforward budget hotel in a redbrick building, and I would suggest it to families who want a simple bed in the centre for a match at the Etihad Stadium. Piccadilly Gardens is a 3-minute walk away, so meals and public transport are close, and the city's sights are easy to reach. Rooms have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the family dog is welcome. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 5,000 reviews.

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4.4Guest score5681 reviews
Premier Inn Manchester City Centre (Princess Street) hotel
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Premier Inn Manchester City Centre (Princess Street) hotel

City centre comfort with easy transport to the Etihad

Why guests love it

Premier Inn Manchester City Centre (Princess Street) is a 3-star city-centre hotel with unfussy rooms, an informal restaurant and a bar. Parking and free Wi-Fi are available, and a public transport stop sits about five minutes' walk away, which is how most guests will reach the Etihad Stadium. For families, the central position means shops and food are close once the match is over. Guests rate it 8.6 across nearly 800 reviews.

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4.3Guest score791 reviews
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena by IHG
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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena by IHG

City centre base with free breakfast and easy transport links

Why guests love it

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena is a contemporary 3-star hotel with a sleek restaurant and bar, and a free buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi. Shudehill Interchange is a short walk away for trams and buses towards the Etihad Stadium, and the National Football Museum is close by for a family visit on the day. The hotel is kid-friendly and accessible, with laundry service and air conditioning. Guests rate it 8.4 across nearly 2,000 reviews.

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4.2Guest score1960 reviews
Travelodge Manchester Piccadilly
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Travelodge Manchester Piccadilly

Family-friendly base with superb transport links to Etihad Stadium

Why guests love it

Travelodge Manchester Piccadilly is a laid-back 3-star hotel with low-key rooms and a cafe/bar, a minute's walk from the Piccadilly Gardens tram stop. That tram stop is the key point for a match at the Etihad Stadium, since the Metrolink runs out to the Etihad Campus without a car. Families and pet owners are welcome. Breakfast and Wi-Fi cost extra, which is worth planning for. Guests rate it 8.2 across about 2,000 reviews.

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4.1Guest score2097 reviews
Manchester Portland by Sunday
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Manchester Portland by Sunday

Bright rooms with great transport links for Etihad Stadium

Why guests love it

Manchester Portland by Sunday is a casual 3-star hotel I would suggest to families going to the Etihad Stadium who would rather leave the car behind. Piccadilly is a minute's walk away, and Metrolink trams run from there towards Etihad Campus. Rooms are bright, Wi-Fi is free, breakfast is served and the bar-restaurant keeps dinner simple. The hotel is accessible, kid-friendly and accepts pets. Guests rate it 8.0 across more than 3,700 reviews.

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4.0Guest score3788 reviews
ibis budget Manchester Centre Pollard Street
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ibis budget Manchester Centre Pollard Street

Budget-friendly base with easy transport to Etihad Stadium

Why guests love it

Air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour snack shop make the ibis budget Manchester Centre Pollard Street a simple base for families on a match trip, handy for late returns after an evening kick-off. Breakfast is served for a fee, and there is an on-site restaurant. A public transport stop sits two minutes away on foot, so I would plan the ride to the Etihad Stadium rather than the walk. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across more than 2,700 reviews.

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3.8Guest score2762 reviews
Holiday Inn Express Manchester Cc - Oxford Road by IHG
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Holiday Inn Express Manchester Cc - Oxford Road by IHG

Relaxed stay with free breakfast and easy stadium access

Why guests love it

I would book Holiday Inn Express Manchester CC - Oxford Road for a comfortable, low-key family stay. This 3-star hotel scores 7.4 from 1,813 reviews, includes breakfast and Wi-Fi, has a bar, and is kid-friendly. Parking is available. A public transport stop is a minute's walk away, so the Etihad Stadium and city centre attractions are easy to reach. The 7.4 is only modest, so I see it as a practical choice.

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3.7Guest score1813 reviews

How to pick a Manchester family base

Families heading to the Etihad Stadium need a hotel that makes the tram ride short and the evening easy. A station or tram stop within a few minutes, family rooms or apartments, breakfast without a search for a café and a kid-friendly welcome count more than a view of the ground. Every hotel here welcomes families and sits in central Manchester, well connected to the stadium.

With children, I base a match weekend near Manchester Piccadilly, since the tram to the Etihad Campus stop starts close by. Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly, rated 9.2, is a minute's walk from the station and offers apartment units suited to families. Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly, rated 9, and DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly are also a minute from the station. Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly, three minutes away, adds a spa and a steakhouse for the parents. All four keep the trip to the stadium simple and the return after the final whistle short, even with tired children.

Space matters when a family shares one room. Premier Inn Manchester City (Piccadilly) hotel offers family guestrooms and sits a short walk from the Piccadilly tram stop. Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG, rated 8.8, is listed as kid-friendly and has a fitness centre and a restaurant. Manchester Portland by Sunday serves breakfast and is a minute from the Piccadilly stop, which makes an early start easier before a lunchtime kick-off. Staycity Aparthotels gives families more room than a standard double, a practical option for a longer stay around a match or a school holiday in the city.

Budget-friendly hotels in the centre still work well for families. easyHotel Manchester City Centre, the most reviewed hotel in this list with an 8.8 rating, sits three minutes from Piccadilly Gardens in a redbrick building. ibis budget Manchester Centre Pollard Street has a 24-hour snack shop and public transport two minutes away, handy after a late match. Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre is a short walk from the National Football Museum and the Hanover Street tram stop, so children can visit the museum before heading out to the Etihad Stadium in the afternoon.

To be honest about the map, none of these hotels is beside the Etihad Stadium: they are in the city centre, and the tram does the rest. Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, rated 9, is a grand Victorian building a minute from Oxford Road station, and Malmaison Manchester, in a converted factory with a spa, is two minutes from the Piccadilly stop. If I travelled with young children, I would choose a hotel next to Piccadilly for the shortest tram ride, and on match days I would leave the car parked and take the Metrolink with the other fans.

Manchester is a football city, and the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, stands in the east of the city, a short tram ride from the centre. Families can pair a match with the National Football Museum in the city centre, and Manchester Piccadilly station links the area to the airport and the rest of England.

A traveler's take

If I were taking children to a Manchester City match, I would choose Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly. It holds a 9.2 rating, offers apartment units with room for a family and sits a minute from Manchester Piccadilly, where the tram to the Etihad Campus stop starts. For family guestrooms on a tighter budget, I would look at Premier Inn Manchester City (Piccadilly) hotel instead.

Family · FAQ

Not in this selection: the family-friendly hotels listed here are in Manchester city centre, around Piccadilly. Metrolink trams from Piccadilly serve the Etihad Campus stop, so a hotel next to the station, such as Staycity Aparthotels or Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly, keeps the trip short.

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