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Hotels with Great Transport Links to Etihad Stadium

Etihad Stadium is in the east of Manchester, and for most supporters the simplest route is public transport from the city centre rather than a car, which makes the choice of hotel a question of stations and stops. This page lists Manchester hotels chosen for their transport links, from Piccadilly Rail Station a minute's walk away to Oxford Road Station and the Piccadilly stop. I compare easyHotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester Portland by Sunday, DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly and Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG.

33 hotels

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33
hotels
112€
median price per night
8.5/10
average guest rating
61 769
traveler 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
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
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Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly

Modern base with parking and easy stadium access

Why guests love it

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly is a laid-back 4-star hotel with a leafy bar and restaurant, an exercise room and air-conditioned rooms. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, and there is paid parking for families who drive in. A bus stop sits about four minutes' walk away, with links to the city centre and the Etihad Stadium. Guests rate it 8.4 across more than 1,000 reviews, and I would choose it for the included breakfast and the parking.

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4.2Guest score1051 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 Piccadilly Hotel By Dancenter
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Manchester Piccadilly Hotel By Dancenter

City centre base with excellent transport links for match days

Why guests love it

I would consider Manchester Piccadilly Hotel By Dancenter for its transport position, with a caveat on the evidence. This 3-star hotel is a minute's walk from Piccadilly (Stop EX), has easy public transport links to the airport, and offers a bar and restaurant, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. It scores 7.8, but from only 11 reviews. I would choose it for the city centre location and the direct link to the Etihad.

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3.9Guest score11 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

Piccadilly and Oxford Road connections

A match at Etihad Stadium is easier when the journey is settled before you arrive. Most of the hotels below sit in the city centre, so the useful questions are how close each one is to Piccadilly or Oxford Road, how simple the walk is, and what the return looks like when the crowd leaves together. They suit different budgets and plans, from a plain city-centre room to a grand Victorian hotel.

The strongest links are around Piccadilly. DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly lists a minute's walk to Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, with stylish rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a restaurant, a bar and parking, and it is kid-friendly. Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly lists a three-minute walk to the same station, with a spa, a steakhouse and a classic bar, plus parking, and it is also kid-friendly. Both are described as having excellent transport links for match days and city exploration, which keeps the journey to the stadium simple. DoubleTree also lists a bar and Marriott a classic bar, so the evening after the match is easy to settle.

For a plainer stay, two hotels sit close to the same transport hub. Manchester Portland by Sunday lists a minute's walk from the Piccadilly stop, with bright rooms, free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a bar and restaurant and paid parking, and it is pet-friendly. easyHotel Manchester City Centre lists a three-minute walk to Piccadilly Gardens, with easy access to Etihad Stadium and other attractions, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and it is pet-friendly. Both suit supporters who want a straightforward base rather than a large hotel, close to the main routes. easyHotel is set in a redbrick building with laid-back rooms, so it is plain but easy to find.

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a grand Victorian four-star hotel with an art deco restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. It lists a minute's walk to Oxford Road Station, with excellent transport links for match days and city exploration, and it is both pet-friendly and kid-friendly. That makes it a comfortable base for all types of supporters, with a station close by and a hotel that feels like part of the evening rather than only a place to sleep. As a four-star property, it suits a weekend away more than a short overnight stop.

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG is a four-star hotel with easy access to public transport from Piccadilly, a bar, a restaurant, a fitness centre and paid parking, and it is kid-friendly with full-service laundry. It suits families on a longer trip, and it sits close to Piccadilly, so the walk to the main routes is short and simple. Whatever you choose, plan the return before the match, because the crowd leaves all at once, and confirm any parking terms with the hotel before you book, so the car is not a worry on match day.

Manchester treats football as part of everyday life, and Etihad Stadium stands in the east of the city, away from the centre. Match days are busy, but the stations and the tram network carry the crowd and the city centre has places to eat before the game.

A traveler's take

I would book DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly for a match weekend, because its listing gives a minute's walk to Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station and links for match days and city exploration. For a plainer, lower-key base, I would choose Manchester Portland by Sunday, a minute's walk from the Piccadilly stop. If I wanted something with more character, my choice would be Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, a minute from Oxford Road Station.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly lists a minute's walk to Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, and Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly lists a three-minute walk. Both are described as having excellent transport links for match days, which makes them practical bases.

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