Name: YHA Manchester
Address: Potato Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB
Price range: US$48–US$316 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

YHA Manchester is a budget-friendly hostel praised for clean spaces and a convenient location near Deansgate, offering simple dorms and private rooms suited to short city stays and groups without many frills.

Rooms are basic but generally comfortable, though several guests noted heat in warmer months and external noise from nearby trains and nightlife. Facilities highlight sociable lounges plus a bar and cafe, with some guests appreciating on-site parking; breakfast is generally well liked, though a few mention delays or limited items. Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with standout honesty from staff, but a handful report check-in or policy/payment issues. Expect a straightforward stay in a lively, central spot.

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Location

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Facilities

Facilities are basic but useful, with an on-site bar and cafe; some guests also appreciated being able to park.

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10

Oliver

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great night stay at the hostel, staff are super friendly and helpful and kind with letting us keep the car there all day on the day we were leaving too! Decent buffet breakfast option as well which we used!

10

Jean-Gabriel

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I really like the kitchen and hall downstairs. You had great vegan breakfast options.

10

Sofia

23 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very nice and the facilities were very useful. Laundry would be nice.

10

Peter

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was great only needed somewhere to sleep but on arrival realised they serve food and have a pool table while i didnt try these out they did look good

8

Susanna

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lift is always out of order. The vibe is nice. The bed is a bit tight. Near to Deansgate. I suggest the hostel to put on a notice board more information about the area eg suggestions as to where to go, where to take the free bus etc Ovrrall is nice experience!

10

Kevin

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First time staying at a hostel an I'll do it again staff were welcoming and facilities were exactly what I needed

8

Miah

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean hostel, very close to deansgate station. Remember to bring a padlock if you want to put your things in the lockers as they charge £4 for you to buy one from them.

10

Renata

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, amazing atmosphere and very comfortable beds. Spacious communal area.

8

Emelia

6 Feb 2024

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It is a good central location, great amenities and overall nice place to stay if you want to get out and explore the city

8

karen

17 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

1st timers staying at a hostel in a city. Booked 6 people over 2 rooms.Free parking was brilliant. Lovely modern clean hostel with bar and cafe. We had an ensuite room which was great. Not being used to YHA we didnt bring things we needed but it was only a one night stay. Breakfast was a £10 said unlimited but was not a buffet had to wait a while and not all food items available so disappointed. On the whole good value clean stay. The receptionist on saturday afternoon was very helpful whilst we encounted a few issues at check in.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised, with many guests describing rooms and shared spaces as very clean.

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10

Maurice

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good clean warm nice breakfast - voukdnt fault it….

10

Kamilla

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hostel, small four bed dorm, clean and spacious. Friendly and very helpful staff and a nice vibe.

10

Steven

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place, very clean & in a lovely spot

10

DANIEL

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hostel very clean comfortable beds Very helpful and friendly staff I highly recommend this hostel

8

Miah

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean hostel, very close to deansgate station. Remember to bring a padlock if you want to put your things in the lockers as they charge £4 for you to buy one from them.

10

nicko

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff and clean room

8

Sean

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It done what I needed it to do rooms ever basic but clean .

10

Remmy

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my 1 night stay there. The rooms and all other places are clean and smart. It has a nice view in the door front. Staff were friendly and informative. I can recommend this place even for longer stays.

10

Philippa

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great find - would definitely use again. Budget friendly, clean, safe and very friendly staff.

10

Haraldur

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, easy check in, comfortable. Thank you!

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and generally comfortable, but multiple reviews mention heat in warm weather and noise from nearby trains or nightlife; a few guests found beds tight or mattresses thin.

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8

Nour

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place but the area is noisy. Couldn't get good sleep

8

Susanna

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lift is always out of order. The vibe is nice. The bed is a bit tight. Near to Deansgate. I suggest the hostel to put on a notice board more information about the area eg suggestions as to where to go, where to take the free bus etc Ovrrall is nice experience!

10

James

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room considering price, bed was comfy and came with a large fan if the room was too hot, plenty of plug sockets too. Really good value for money

8

Leo

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

room was very hot, trains were noisy. everything else was great

8

karen

17 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

1st timers staying at a hostel in a city. Booked 6 people over 2 rooms.Free parking was brilliant. Lovely modern clean hostel with bar and cafe. We had an ensuite room which was great. Not being used to YHA we didnt bring things we needed but it was only a one night stay. Breakfast was a £10 said unlimited but was not a buffet had to wait a while and not all food items available so disappointed. On the whole good value clean stay. The receptionist on saturday afternoon was very helpful whilst we encounted a few issues at check in.

8

Sean

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It done what I needed it to do rooms ever basic but clean .

8

Sharon

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was as you would hope and expect. My only problem was the heat of the rooms through the night, hard to manage possibly.

4

Maisy

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Maybe you're into hostelling, realistically for the price per night you're better off staying in a proper hotel instead of a prison cell. No TV's in private room, accessible rooms are in a dormitory with others sharing, private rooms are literally a box, with a terrible mattress fit for nobody, literally inches thick, both me and my partner woke up in pain, what was meant to be a few nice nights away turned into back ache and leaving earlier on our planned trip. Had attitude from staff for asking for an extra pillow for my partner due to him having bad back and neck, was treated awful at check in too, staff were iattentive and rude. Honestly for the price you pay there is better options out there.

6

Rebekah

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

pretty standard rooms! showers felt like airport bathrooms but you get what you pay for!! nice staff and really good location, not far from the free bus and deansgate tram stop.

8

Amanda

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, good room, although it is close to two main train lines and tram routes, but we were so tired after a busy day we fell straight to sleep - Room was very warm as it is June and there are signs asking guests to leave the windows open for ventilation (Which I suspect are from Covid days and not to keep you cool); We left one window open as the noise from outside would have been too much otherwise. Mattresses are basic, but comfortable - Bedding is provided, as are clothes hangers, an electric free standing fan (Too noisy to leave on whilst asleep) toilet roll and hand soap. We had the Continental Breakfast for £6 PP - Bargain and worth the price! :)

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with easy check in and considerate touches like baggage storage; a few guests had check-in issues related to ID or payment and one reported unhelpful staff.

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10

Kamilla

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hostel, small four bed dorm, clean and spacious. Friendly and very helpful staff and a nice vibe.

10

Oliver

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great night stay at the hostel, staff are super friendly and helpful and kind with letting us keep the car there all day on the day we were leaving too! Decent buffet breakfast option as well which we used!

10

FreakY

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property with really good and friendly staff members!!!

10

Nestor

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice ,my check in was after 3 pm but they take care of my bag while I was in city center

10

DANIEL

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hostel very clean comfortable beds Very helpful and friendly staff I highly recommend this hostel

2

KEITH

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

HI COULD NOT CHECK IN DID NOT KNOW YOU HAD TO HAVE ID

10

nicko

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff and clean room

4

Maisy

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Maybe you're into hostelling, realistically for the price per night you're better off staying in a proper hotel instead of a prison cell. No TV's in private room, accessible rooms are in a dormitory with others sharing, private rooms are literally a box, with a terrible mattress fit for nobody, literally inches thick, both me and my partner woke up in pain, what was meant to be a few nice nights away turned into back ache and leaving earlier on our planned trip. Had attitude from staff for asking for an extra pillow for my partner due to him having bad back and neck, was treated awful at check in too, staff were iattentive and rude. Honestly for the price you pay there is better options out there.

10

Ka Yiu

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I accidentally left my iPad in the room, fortunately, their staff called me to remind me to retrieve it. Their service was truly outstanding, and I am very grateful for their help. The location was also excellent, within walking distance to the city center. I highly recommend their exceptional service and hospitality!

10

Haraldur

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, easy check in, comfortable. Thank you!

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Location

Convenient for Deansgate and walking to the city center, with many positive remarks about access; however, several guests reported noise from trains and the surrounding area.

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8

Nour

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place but the area is noisy. Couldn't get good sleep

10

Steven

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely place, very clean & in a lovely spot

8

Miah

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean hostel, very close to deansgate station. Remember to bring a padlock if you want to put your things in the lockers as they charge £4 for you to buy one from them.

8

Emelia

6 Feb 2024

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It is a good central location, great amenities and overall nice place to stay if you want to get out and explore the city

8

Leo

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

room was very hot, trains were noisy. everything else was great

8

Daniel

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I have not had a nice encounter with the sharing "flatmates" since a long time, I think this place was good for that, meeting people and close to the interesting places so you could walk to them

6

Rebekah

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

pretty standard rooms! showers felt like airport bathrooms but you get what you pay for!! nice staff and really good location, not far from the free bus and deansgate tram stop.

10

Ka Yiu

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I accidentally left my iPad in the room, fortunately, their staff called me to remind me to retrieve it. Their service was truly outstanding, and I am very grateful for their help. The location was also excellent, within walking distance to the city center. I highly recommend their exceptional service and hospitality!

10

Nihat

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hostel with great location!

8

Amanda

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, good room, although it is close to two main train lines and tram routes, but we were so tired after a busy day we fell straight to sleep - Room was very warm as it is June and there are signs asking guests to leave the windows open for ventilation (Which I suspect are from Covid days and not to keep you cool); We left one window open as the noise from outside would have been too much otherwise. Mattresses are basic, but comfortable - Bedding is provided, as are clothes hangers, an electric free standing fan (Too noisy to leave on whilst asleep) toilet roll and hand soap. We had the Continental Breakfast for £6 PP - Bargain and worth the price! :)

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Dining

Breakfast is generally enjoyed for value, and the bar serves pizzas; one review reported delays and limited availability at a paid breakfast.

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10

Maurice

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good clean warm nice breakfast - voukdnt fault it….

10

Oliver

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great night stay at the hostel, staff are super friendly and helpful and kind with letting us keep the car there all day on the day we were leaving too! Decent buffet breakfast option as well which we used!

10

Jean-Gabriel

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I really like the kitchen and hall downstairs. You had great vegan breakfast options.

10

Peter

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was great only needed somewhere to sleep but on arrival realised they serve food and have a pool table while i didnt try these out they did look good

10

Shea

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place met some good people. The girl at the bar was really nice can’t remember your name but thanks for looking after me and making me a pizza when I had a few too many drinks lol. I’ll come back

8

karen

17 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

1st timers staying at a hostel in a city. Booked 6 people over 2 rooms.Free parking was brilliant. Lovely modern clean hostel with bar and cafe. We had an ensuite room which was great. Not being used to YHA we didnt bring things we needed but it was only a one night stay. Breakfast was a £10 said unlimited but was not a buffet had to wait a while and not all food items available so disappointed. On the whole good value clean stay. The receptionist on saturday afternoon was very helpful whilst we encounted a few issues at check in.

8

Amanda

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, good room, although it is close to two main train lines and tram routes, but we were so tired after a busy day we fell straight to sleep - Room was very warm as it is June and there are signs asking guests to leave the windows open for ventilation (Which I suspect are from Covid days and not to keep you cool); We left one window open as the noise from outside would have been too much otherwise. Mattresses are basic, but comfortable - Bedding is provided, as are clothes hangers, an electric free standing fan (Too noisy to leave on whilst asleep) toilet roll and hand soap. We had the Continental Breakfast for £6 PP - Bargain and worth the price! :)

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Month	Average price
January	US$69
February	US$80
March	US$71
April	US$80
May	US$107
June	US$91
July	US$89
August	US$76
September	US$78
October	US$102
November	US$100
December	US$94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5 $152
6 $57	7 $54	8 $75	9 $48	10 $75	11 $91	12 $316
13 $92	14 $54	15 $68	16 $95	17 $52	18 $69	19 $230
20 $52	21 $51	22 $52	23 $69	24 $52	25 $92	26 $138
27 $52	28 $52	29 $52	30 $52

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $52	2	3
4 $52	5 $52	6 $52	7 $52	8 $52	9 $92	10 $230
11 $52	12 $52	13 $52	14 $75	15	16 $92	17 $138
18 $52	19 $52	20 $52	21 $52	22 $52	23 $138	24 $230
25 $52	26 $52	27 $52	28 $52	29 $52	30 $92	31 $138

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