YHA Manchester Hostel

The Hostel is very nice, clean and organised, the staff is super nice and helpful. Well located, good transportation nearby and good connections. The food at the Hostel is nice as well, conditions offered are good, good value for money... The only negative aspect is that the internet is horrible, but apart from that, the experience at the Hostel was a very good experience.

Fantastic! Clean and welcoming! Nice kitchen. Tremendous main hall. There is really positive energy and adorable vibes. Stuff was so cute! 😊 The view form the window s stunning. I was reaalt trilled by this. Elevator is a gigantic plus! 5/5 10/10

We booked a private room, it was very comfortable and allowed us a good night's sleep. Definitely worth booking here rather than a big brand hotel as you get essentially the same product but your supporting a better initiative. I will say two slight cons: having never booked with YHA before the checking in process was an absolute slog, ID for each guest, sign physical check in documents, input your reg, go back out to car park to pay for parking, pay for breakfast, get asked multiple questions which took about 10-15 minutes in total when we just wanted to go to our room as we were shattered. The location is also not central so it takes about 10-15 minutes to get to the city centre walking. However: breakfast was lovely (the butter is with the milk at the front for those who may be confused like I was) and I liked that it was communal, shout out to the school children who were so so well behaved during our stay! Lovely to see that :), the room was small but comfy and had everything we needed, the ensuite was definitely a hostel ensuite but clean and functional. I also loved hearing the water rushing outside.

I was solo from Australia staying for holiday and new year period and had a great time, staff were lovely, coffee good, drinks maybe slightly expensive, but worth it as the people were nice enough. Lobby and sitting space was nice and clean and cozy and warm, candles lit for aroma, reasonable storage in room and good layout. Exactly what's needed for a short term stay abroad. Very happy with my stay. Kitchen facilities was good enough.

In a great location with the city centre on your doorstop. The bathroom wasn’t the cleanest and the water from the shower head was inconsistent and quit rough but it did the job. We were also told we had to “rent” towels for a price which felt a little unhygienic. We went down to the bar at one point and sat for about 15 mins waiting to be served despite two members of staff being there. If you’re planning on a good nights sleep I’d maybe look somewhere else because the walls are paper thin and there is a live construction site outside (February, 2026). It did the job and we had a nice time but unsure if I would book again.

Overall I had a good experience. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. On arrival, the staff member who welcomed me wasn’t very friendly and didn’t give clear answers to my questions. I expected a warmer welcome. Luckily, other staff I met later were much more friendly and helpful, which made a big difference. Some common critiques people mention are true: bathrooms are small, showers can make the whole area wet, and towels are extra. Apart from that, it delivers what you’d expect from a hostel, with a good location. If the first impression from staff was warmer, it would be even better.

Our stay at Manchester YHA exceeded expectations. Staff were welcoming and provided luggage storage free of charge. Unlimited breakfast was affordable, convenient, and really nice. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Location was brilliant, about twenty minute walk from the city centre

The staff at the hostel are very friendly and helpful. I was staying with a large group of colleagues for our annual Winter trip, and the hostel had everything we needed. It was clean, the beds were comfy and the breakfast was great. The location is very convenient and the area and hostel itself feels very safe.

Spotless room, great staff, lovely food. Close to the free bus which will take you to the centre

Having stayed in countless youth hostels around the world, I thought it was only right to check out the YHA's hostel in my own city. Disclaimer: I'm not from Manchester, but I would now consider it to be 'my city'. Anyway, out of sheer curiosity I decided to have a wander around this hostel. I would've stayed in it, had it not have cost £25 for a dorm bed per night. You can get beds for cheaper if you book in advance. Like the majority of Europe's YHAs, this hostel is clean with all of the facilities you would expect including café, kitchen, internet and laundry room. However, it is not as clinical as the German YHAs, which are actually very similar to hospitals! This hostel is situated right on the canal and within a 5 minute walk of the Museum of Science and Industry. It'll probably take you about 20 minutes to walk to the city centre (Piccadilly Gardens), but a taxi may be preferable if it's dark and you are unfamiliar with the city or have a lot of bags. It's also really near to a tram stop which will take you into town or out towards Salford Quays (War Museum, Old Trafford etc). This seems like a really good option, and personally I would rather stay here than in one of the Northern Quarter's hostels which are on busy streets very close to the city centre.

A very good hostel with very comfortable beds that was very clean. It is in a good location in the Potato Wharf section of Manchester(about a 15 minute walk to downtown)-there are plenty of bars and some restaurants within a 5-7 minute walking distance. Customer service at the front desk was good, there was a bathroom/shower and a locker in my room. Also, there is a bar downstairs, breakfast for purchase and a small kitchen. Minor negatives are the free wi-fi was available only downstairs in the main area and not upstairs in the room (as I recall) and the hostel did not have a lot of social activities. Overall, a very good place to stay that I would recommend if you visit this city.

I was here for one midweek night in April. This was the one place on my UK holiday that I was asked whether I wanted to be charged in dollars or pounds. Go for the pounds, yanks! It's cheaper by a couple of dollars per day. I arrived around 3 and checked out my 4-person dorm. They give you a wristband like you get at clubs to "mark" your bed. At 3 I had my pick which was nice. The room had good-sized lockers and a nice view of the canals. Also at 3 they had a nice collection of biscuits (or what I'd call cookies) and tea/coffee out in the hallway. I really enjoyed the setting, near the Museum Of Science & Industry, the Roman foundations of the city, and some good restaurants. The city centre is only about 15 minutes' walk away too. This may be indicative of a weeknight stay, but I returned to my room at 9:30 to find a dormmate. The remaining ones arrived by 11 or so, and lights were out by then. I was the first awake at 7 - everyone was nice and respectful of quiet times and such. I needed to get out so I didn't opt for breakfast but it looked decent from a distance. A solid night in a solid place, or "value for money" as I often read in British reviews.

Reasonably central (extremely handy for Deansgate station), comfy beds and generally in a quiet area (unless you're at the railway side) so easy to get a good night's sleep.