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How much do hostels in Manchester cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Manchester, United Kingdom range from $25 to $268/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 10 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Dec 1, Dec 16, Dec 17.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $29.
Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $29/night.
At $25/night and up, Manchester is one of the pricier hostel destinations in United Kingdom.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 3 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T00:33:50.545Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include December 1 (one night),December 16 (one night),December 17 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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- YHA Manchester 9.0 · 2,439 reviews
- Malacuna Manchester 8.5 · 1,155 reviews
- Rahman Hostel Manchester 4.4 · 165 reviews
- Birchfields Guest House 2.0 · 63 reviews
- a&o Manchester City Centre 8.9 · 14 reviews
- Trivelles Eccles 4.3 · 4 reviews
- Oddfellows Arms Accommodation Limited 4.0 · 1 reviews
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Local knowledge for Manchester
Where to stay
Most budget hostels sit in the Northern Quarter, around Oldham Street and Stevenson Square, which puts you close to the Metrolink city centre stops and the bulk of the independent bars and record shops. Ancoats, a 10-minute walk east, has a handful of newer options and slightly lower prices without much tradeoff in location.
Getting around
- Take the Metrolink from Manchester Airport directly to Piccadilly. It runs every 12 minutes and costs a fraction of what a taxi charges for the same trip.
- Hostels right on Piccadilly Gardens are often the cheapest listed, but the gardens themselves get loud on Friday and Saturday nights. Oldham Street is a short walk away and noticeably quieter.
- Bury Market runs Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. A short Metrolink ride up the Bury line gets you one of the best food markets in the north of England for far less than anything in the city centre.
When to go
January and February are the quietest and cheapest months. Prices climb sharply during the Christmas markets in mid-November through late December, and availability tightens around major fixtures at Old Trafford and the Etihad.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Manchester cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $29. Dorm beds currently range from $25 to $268/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Manchester?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Manchester include December 1, December 16, December 17.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Manchester?
HostelHound currently tracks 10 hostels in Manchester, United Kingdom.
How much do hostels in Manchester cost in November?
Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $29/night.
Is Manchester affordable compared to other hostel cities in United Kingdom?
Manchester is one of the pricier hostel destinations in United Kingdom, with dorm prices starting from $25/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Manchester?
Most budget hostels sit in the Northern Quarter, around Oldham Street and Stevenson Square, which puts you close to the Metrolink city centre stops and the bulk of the independent bars and record shops. Ancoats, a 10-minute walk east, has a handful of newer options and slightly lower prices without much tradeoff in location.
What is the best time of year to visit Manchester?
January and February are the quietest and cheapest months. Prices climb sharply during the Christmas markets in mid-November through late December, and availability tightens around major fixtures at Old Trafford and the Etihad.