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Best Hotels with Excellent Transport Links Near Old Trafford

For supporters heading to Old Trafford, choosing a hotel with strong transport links is key to a stress-free matchday. Whether you're arriving by train, tram, or even flying into Manchester, easy access to the stadium and the city centre ensures you spend less time navigating and more time soaking up the atmosphere. These hotels are strategically located near tram stops, bus routes, or major roads, making your journey to and from the stadium smooth, even on busy event nights. Forget the post-match scramble and enjoy a smooth travel experience. Below, I group them by how you arrive.

28 hotels

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28
hotels
103€
median price per night
8.6/10
average guest rating
52 719
traveler reviews
AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays
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AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

Modern, pet-friendly stay with easy transport to Old Trafford

Why guests love it

I would consider the AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays for families and fans who want a contemporary, budget-minded base near Old Trafford. The hotel has a casual restaurant and bar, a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, room service and full-service laundry. It is pet-friendly and smoke-free, breakfast is offered, and parking is available for a fee. Public transport links are good, which makes match days straightforward.

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4.5Guest score2342 reviews
INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester
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INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester

Modern city centre stay with upscale amenities and easy transport

Why guests love it

I would consider INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester for families and fans who want a modern four-star in the city center. The rooms are upscale, with free soft drinks and Wi-Fi, and the hotel has a bar, a Mediterranean restaurant, a fitness centre and a spa. It is pet-friendly and accessible, with good public transport links to local attractions and the airport. Treat it as a city-center base and plan your route to Old Trafford.

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4.5Guest score2175 reviews
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Victorian elegance with superb transport links for Old Trafford

Why guests love it

A grand Victorian building with an art deco restaurant and bar gives the Kimpton Clocktower real character, and I recommend it to families combining Old Trafford with a Manchester city break. Oxford Road Station is a minute's walk away, which makes match-day trains easy. Rooms have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, the hotel is kid-friendly and pet-friendly, and there is full-service laundry and accessible facilities. Guests rate it 9.0 across more than 3,800 reviews.

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4.5Guest score3828 reviews
The Lowry Hotel
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The Lowry Hotel

Luxury riverside stay with spa and easy transport links

Why guests love it

I would shortlist The Lowry Hotel for families and travelers who want a five-star stay with river views. The hotel is contemporary, with a chic spa, a restaurant, a trendy bar and a fitness center, and free Wi-Fi, parking and air conditioning are included. It is kid-friendly and accessible, and it sits close to Salford Central station for public transport. Treat it as a luxury city base rather than a stadium-side address.

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4.5Guest score2708 reviews
The Edwardian Manchester Hotel
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The Edwardian Manchester Hotel

Luxury stay with spa and pool, near St Peter's Square

Why guests love it

I would shortlist The Edwardian Manchester for families who want a five-star city base with a pool. The rooms and suites are plush and feature original art, and the hotel has a high-end spa, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center. It is a short walk from St Peter's Square, with excellent transport links, and the hotel is kid-friendly, with a bar and restaurant on site. It is a city-center luxury stay.

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4.5Guest score3495 reviews
Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
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Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

Victorian charm with modern comforts and city transport links

Why guests love it

A restored Victorian warehouse houses this Marriott, and I like it for families visiting Old Trafford who want character without giving up comfort. Rooms and suites have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, the brasserie keeps meals casual, and room service helps after a long day. Salford Central station is an eight-minute walk, which makes match-day travel manageable. The hotel is kid-friendly, and guests rate it 8.6 across more than 2,000 reviews.

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4.3Guest score2047 reviews
Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG
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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG

Modern Salford Quays base with included breakfast and parking

Why guests love it

Breakfast is included at this Holiday Inn Express in Salford Quays, and I like it as a simple family base for an Old Trafford weekend. The Lowry is an eight-minute walk and The Matchstick Man pub seven minutes away, so there is something to do before or after the match. Rooms are casual, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, and there is a lounge bar. Parking is paid, pets are welcome, and guests rate it 8.4 from over 1,700 reviews.

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4.2Guest score1775 reviews
Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel
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Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel

City centre base opposite Manchester Arena with pool and spa

Why guests love it

I would look at the Radisson Manchester City Centre for families and fans who want a modern four-star with an indoor pool in the city center. The hotel is directly opposite Manchester Arena, with a trendy bistro and bar, a spa, a fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and room service. It is pet-friendly. Manchester Victoria station is a 10-minute walk away, giving excellent transport links for match days and concerts.

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4.1Guest score2615 reviews
Copthorne Manchester Salford Quays
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Copthorne Manchester Salford Quays

Quayside comfort with easy public transport to Old Trafford

Why guests love it

I would shortlist the Copthorne Manchester Salford Quays for families who want a classic quayside four-star close to Old Trafford. The rooms and suites are airy, there is a restaurant and a lounge, and free Wi-Fi and free parking are included. It is a 6-minute public transport ride to the stadium. The hotel is kid-friendly and accessible, with full-service laundry and room service, which helps on a longer family trip.

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3.9Guest score2351 reviews
Trafford Hall Hotel Manchester
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Trafford Hall Hotel Manchester

Victorian charm with easy access to Old Trafford

Why guests love it

Trafford Hall Hotel Manchester has a nice touch for young United fans: one of its rooms has a football theme. It is a Victorian-era building with comfortable, low-key rooms, an English breakfast, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and a bar for the evening. On-site parking helps if you drive, and Old Trafford is an 8-minute public transport ride away, short enough for children on match day.

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3.8Guest score986 reviews
ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays
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ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays

Budget-friendly base with a bar, close to Old Trafford

Why guests love it

ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays is a no-frills option for families on a United weekend. Rooms are simple, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, and there is a bar and a restaurant on site, which helps with tired children after a match. Parking is available for a fee if you drive, pets are accepted, and public transport links carry you to Old Trafford. Expect basic comfort: the guest rating is 7.4.

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3.7Guest score3280 reviews

Trams, Trains and the Walk to Old Trafford

Old Trafford sits in Trafford, south-west of Manchester city centre, close to Salford Quays, and the Metrolink tram is the main way most fans arrive. Where you stay decides how you travel: next to the ground you walk, at Salford Quays you take a short tram ride, and in the city centre you combine a mainline station with the tram. The listed hotels cover all three, so you can choose between the shortest matchday trip and the easiest arrival by train.

For the shortest trip, stay beside the stadium. Premier Inn Manchester Old Trafford hotel is within sight of the ground, a short walk away, with a tram stop right outside, free parking and a guest score of 8.4 from more than 1,900 reviews. Hotel Football, Old Trafford, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, rated 8.8, is a football-themed hotel with direct stadium views, casual dining and room service. Staying this close means no transfer at all before kick-off, and after the final whistle you can wait in the hotel bar while the trams and roads clear instead of queuing at the stop with thousands of other supporters.

Salford Quays is the next ring out and a good balance of price, space and access. Copthorne Manchester Salford Quays is a six-minute public transport ride from Old Trafford, with free parking, room service and kid-friendly rooms. AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays, rated 9 by more than 2,300 guests, is well connected by public transport, pet-friendly and has a 24-hour gym. ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays is a simpler budget option with paid parking. From the Quays you can also walk along the water to the stadium on a dry day, which avoids the busiest trams on matchday entirely.

If you arrive by train, the city centre hotels next to the mainline stations save a transfer with luggage. DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly is a minute's walk from Manchester Piccadilly station, and Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, rated 9 by more than 3,800 guests, is a minute from Oxford Road station. The Edwardian Manchester Hotel, also rated 9, is a short walk from St Peter's Square, where trams towards Old Trafford stop, and adds a spa with an indoor pool. I would pick one of these when the trip mixes a match with a weekend in the city, as restaurants and bars are all within walking distance.

Matchday trams are the part to plan. Services towards Old Trafford fill up well before kick-off, and queues at the stops after the final whistle can be long, so leaving early, or walking a stop further before boarding, often saves time. With 28 listed hotels chosen for their transport links, I would decide by how you arrive: by train, stay near Piccadilly or Oxford Road; by car, Premier Inn Old Trafford or Copthorne Salford Quays, both with free parking; and for the shortest walk on matchday, Premier Inn or Hotel Football. Holiday Inn Express Trafford City, rated 8.8, is a short taxi ride away and includes breakfast.

Old Trafford, synonymous with Manchester United, is a global footballing landmark, drawing fans from every corner of the world. The area around the stadium is a hive of activity on matchdays, with dedicated fan zones, pubs, and food stalls creating a vibrant atmosphere. Beyond the stadium, the wider Manchester region is well-served by public transport, particularly the Metrolink tram network, which connects key areas like MediaCityUK, the city centre, and the stadium itself. This infrastructure is crucial for managing the large crowds that descend on Old Trafford for both football matches and other major events.

A traveler's take

If I were travelling to Old Trafford for a match, I would book Premier Inn Manchester Old Trafford hotel: the stadium is within sight, the tram stop is right outside and parking is free, so matchday needs no planning at all. For a weekend that mixes football with the city, my choice would be Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, a minute from Oxford Road station, taking the tram from the centre to the match and back.

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Premier Inn Manchester Old Trafford hotel is within sight of the stadium, a short walk away, with a tram stop right outside and free parking. Hotel Football, Old Trafford, rated 8.8, also has direct stadium views, so both remove any matchday transfer.

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