Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Manchester?

The average price for a night in a hostel in Manchester is AED 65 compared to AED 188 for a night in a hotel.

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Best Manchester hostels

Mel's Springfield Home

Gorton

7.7Good(44)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

AED 370+

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The Oddfellows Arms

Manchester, ENG, United Kingdom

8.3Very Good(158)

AED 210+

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Peel Park Quarter - Campus Accommodation

Salford, ENG, United Kingdom

7.4Good(13)

Free Wi-Fi

AED 3,103+

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True Student Manchester Salford

Manchester, ENG, United Kingdom

Free Wi-Fi

AED 852+

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The Brewhouse

Bolton, ENG, United Kingdom

8.3Very Good(50)

AED 323+

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Rooms & Studios For Students Only Bolton

Downtown

Free Wi-Fi

AED 915+

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Freedom hostel

Radcliffe, ENG, United Kingdom

6.9Okay(43)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

AED 96+

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Ph Hostel Manchester Nq1

Northern Quarter

Castlefield

Piccadilly

Northern Quarter

KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Manchester

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Manchester with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Manchester?

Hostels are cheapest in Manchester in January, with average rates of AED 469. In comparison, October is the most expensive month, with prices at AED 2,248.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Manchester?

Sunday offers the lowest rates in Manchester, with an average nightly price of AED 463. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at AED 1,193.

How early should you book a hostel in Manchester?

Book at least 23 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Manchester hostel.

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Low season	January
High season	October
Average price (weeknight)	AED 175
Average price (weekend night)	AED 300

Cheapest month to stay with an average 44% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 170% rise in price.

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YHA Manchester is an excellent choice that can accommodate groups of up to 16 people, as well as couples and guests traveling alone. A short walk from downtown, this hostel in Manchester is located close to the Museum of Science and Industry, the Deansgate Railways Station, and MEN Arena about a mile away; there is also a free shuttle bus within a short walk of the hostel. YHA Manchester boasts a cinema room, café bar, free parking and Wi-Fi, 24h front desk service, onsite laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen for diverse use. The hostel has more than 150 beds available in multiple configurations.
Another good hostel in Manchester is Hatters at Hilton Chambers (Hilton Chambers-Hostel) located on Hilton Street and a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station. Free Wi-Fi and rooms with in-suite bathrooms, parking, laundry facilities, and a nightclub are some of the amenities they offer. Places of interest in the immediate vicinity include Manchester Cathedral, Manchester Art Gallery, and the Royal Exchange Theatre.
Hatters has another location on Newton Street (Hatters Hostel Manchester), in case Hilton Chambers is fully booked. This renovated Victorian-style building inside the city’s Northern Quarter provides complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, daily walking tours, a game room, and 24h front desk service. West Corner is a new deli/restaurant onsite that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers discounts on all food and drinks to guests staying at the hostel. Popular activities include Friday and Saturday night pub crawls.
For those traveling on a tight budget, check out Rusholme Rooms on Wilmslow Road, which offers its guests free Wi-Fi, parking, onsite laundry facilities, a communal kitchen, an ATM, and bicycle rental services, among other nice amenities. There is a bus stop just outside this hostel in Manchester to provide transportation, and there are two nearby parks (Platt Fields Park and Birchfields Park), as well as Victoria Baths. Plus, the University of Manchester campus is just over a mile away.
If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 67 days before your stay to get the best price for a Manchester hostel.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Manchester for 3 days.

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Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Manchester?
The average price for a night in a hostel in Manchester is AED 65 compared to AED 188 for a night in a hotel.